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Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Burnham calls for grooming gang ringleader to be deported
The Labour leadership hopeful says he will "ask the home and foreign secretaries to review all possible options". Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump attends Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication ceremony
President Donald Trump will visit North Dakota on Wednesday to see the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, a massive facility exploring the 26th pres...
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The world is lurching from one economic crisis to the next. What should we expect from our government? | Nicki Hutley
Tough times around the world mean governments are under pressure to provide more support. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and...
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CPS considering charges against MP after rape arrest
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Caltech Welcomes Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana as New President
Ray Jayawardhana begins his tenure today as the 10th president of the California Institute of Technology. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - New...
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Burnham's plans are a warning to Whitehall, minister says
Darren Jones says government departments could "shrink" if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Algeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change
Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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Defence plan is '£5bn short', Badenoch says
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the defence spending plan is '£5bn' short and 'doesn't add up'. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Badenoch presses Starmer on defence spending
The Conservative leader says the head of the UK armed forces 'made it known' that the military needed a minimum of £28bn more to defend the country. Newsi...
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Starmer leaves No 10 as he heads to PMQs
Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street as he heads to the Commons for one of his final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Politician says rabbit owners should have training
Welsh Labour's Mike Hedges asked Rhun ap Iorwerth about animal welfare in first minister's questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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New defence secretary says Burnham backs defence budget
Dan Jarvis says Andy Burnham will back his £15bn defence spending plan if he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Burnham's chancellor will have to find extra £4.7bn for defence, says minister
Luke Pollard says the next chancellor "whoever that may be" will have to "find the resources" to fund defence plan. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Election review a 'hyper-partisan witch-hunt', Coalition says
A Coalition group has launched an extraordinary attack on one of parliament's top committees, slamming its election inquiry as biased. Newsiline summarise...
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Examining the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship, campaign finance rulings
The Supreme Court wrapped up its term issuing major rulings in cases centered on some of the nation's biggest political fights. Newsiline summarises this...
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Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray. Newsiline summarises...
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Half of government should be female, Labour women tell Burnham
Female MPs urge Burnham to ensure Labour lead by example on equality should he become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister
Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period. Newsiline summarises th...
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Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding
'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Will the UK's plan for defence help it hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges. Newsil...
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Mayor angry as East Midlands road upgrades shelved
Major schemes in Derby and Nottinghamshire are due to be axed as money is diverted to defence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Can Dave Portnoy be canceled?
Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports, a media goliath he started as a free gambling newsletter in the early 2000s. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Democracy ‘under assault’ from significant third parties at 2025 federal election, parliamentary inquiry finds
Parliamentary inquiry recommends new laws to police behaviour at polling booths New laws are needed to police behaviour at polling booths after Australia’...
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Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM
Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to th...
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O'Donoghue: Court ruling is major blow to president
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links rea...
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How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?
Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?
Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent". Newsilin...
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Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader
A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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'We must do what it takes to meet this new world head on'
The prime minister speaks as the UK government unveils its defence spending plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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'We will bolster Nato', says UK defence secretary
Jarvis says defence spending plans "reflect the realities of warfare" and commits to strengthening the UK's nuclear deterrent. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Reeves: 'National security is economic security'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks as the government announces its defence spending plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...