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David Miliband says he is optimistic about potential Burnham government
The former foreign secretary says Burnham has "this openness and energy that I think is very attractive and positive". Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at Faith and Freedom Coalition Policy Conference
The president is expected to speak at 1:30 p.m. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher f...
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Green Party returns inadmissible donation from Polanski
Under UK electoral law parties can only accept money from people on the UK electoral register. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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India news: Government sends help to quake-hit Venezuela
Two air force planes carrying supplies as well as a field hospital unit are on their way. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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Park to protect 12,000 koalas to go ahead via contentious carbon credit deal by Albanese government
Minns government waiting on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park Follow our Australia ne...
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'Insurance policy' hoping to protect quolls if bird flu arrives in ACT
A population of endangered eastern quolls is being protected by a sanctuary in Canberra, but the threat of bird flu could mean that protection does not go...
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South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms revealed
South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms are being revealed. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Essendon announces selection panel to pick next AFL coach
Essendon has opted to go in-house with the panel that will decide whether James Hird returns as its AFL senior coach. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Quick hits: Selection shocks shine as kids skip school to watch Socceroos progress
Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of w...
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Death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has more than doubled to 589, acting President Rodriguez says. Follow live
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said at least 589 people have died after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions. Newsiline su...
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Chris Mason: The anatomy of the prime minister's downfall
Sir Keir, like his predecessors Liz Truss and Boris Johnson, lost the capacity to viably govern, our political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this re...
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WATCH: House Democratic leaders hold hearing on fair elections and voting rights
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic lawmakers held a hearing Thursday on defending fair elections and voting rights. Newsiline summarises...
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Home Office plan to use more military bases to house asylum seekers
Three new sites in Oxfordshire, Suffolk, and Yorkshire could house about 3,750 asylum seekers if permission is granted. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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NT government sticks to hardline school policies despite attendance slipping
Just over half of all Aboriginal students in the NT are showing up for school, despite millions being spent on truancy policies. Newsiline summarises this...
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Starmer and home secretary in row over minister's future
Shabana Mahmood believes Mike Tapp should be sacked for writing an article but No 10 say he remains in post. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Burnham could be leader in weeks under Labour timetable
Andy Burnham could take over from Keir Starmer by 17 July, if he continues to be the only Labour MP in the race. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Federal judge halts Trump's election executive order seeking to create a federal voter list
It was the second ruling in as many days against executive orders Trump has signed seeking oversight of the nation's elections. Newsiline summarises this...
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, overturned a lower court order blocking the practice that limited the number of people who could apply for asylum each da...
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Inverness barracks asylum seeker plan dropped, says MP
Angus MacDonald says a UK minister has confirmed that Cameron Barracks is no longer to house up to 300 men. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham rules out reform of Wales funding system
BBC told he has no plan to change main system funding Welsh government if he becomes prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Calls for government action on chemical pollution
Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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PM's former aide Sue Gray says she 'fears for Stormont'
Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit. News...
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MP cleared of breaching expenses rules
A probe finds Tahir Ali is careful with public money and even pays for work out of his own pocket. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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MP says town is shared housing 'wild west'
Emma Lewell MP will lead an adjournment debate as part of her campaign for stricter laws on HMOs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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World News in Brief: Ebola prevention, Yemen child deaths, Colombia elections, Japan climate campaign
The UN's top humanitarian has allocated $8 million in funding to help Burundi and South Sudan prepare for the potential spread of Ebola. Newsiline summari...
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Education secretary says she'll turn Tory leader's insult into a T-shirt
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's called Bridget Phillipson a 'spiteful class warrior' at PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Europe is 'reading the tea leaves' on Trump's Ukraine policy, says ex-NATO envoy
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Kurt Volker, former U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for t...
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Jail time and unlimited fines planned under conversion practices ban
The government says a new Bill will protect LGBT people from "abusive acts" to change who they are. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Farmers claim partial victory after government backflips on gas
Farmers are claiming a partial victory after the Queensland government backed down on controversial changes to gas mining approvals above a vital undergro...
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Man accused of 'offensive' graffiti spree bailed to live with church minister
A 72-year-old man arrested over dozens of alleged graffiti and malicious damage offences in Sydney's inner west has been granted bail, after a judge expre...
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SA council elections delayed amid review into March poll
The state government has passed legislation to delay South Australia's council elections until April 2027, after the Electoral Commission raised "very ser...
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NT outlaw bikie gang president sentenced to 10 years in prison
Secretly taped phone calls have captured the former president of the Mongols bikie gang's Northern Territory chapter discussing interstate drug deals whil...
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump describes Burnham as 'the mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
Donald Trump gives his first public reaction to the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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How the Trump administration is trying to reshape how elections are run
The Trump administration has made multiple efforts to reshape how elections are run with just months before the midterms. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies after short illness
Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal Party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after a battle with a short but severe medical...