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How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes elect...
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Malta votes in snap parliamentary election
Voting is underway in Malta's parliamentary election. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original...
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India news: Myanmar president arrives in Delhi to boost ties
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Breaking: Tasmanian minister Madeleine Ogilvie to move to the backbench
Tasmanian government minister Madeleine Ogilvie will move to the backbench after accusations she misled parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Tasmanian government reverses GP service funding cuts for one year
Two southern Tasmanian primary health services have been thrown a one-year lifeline, but the state government says it wants the federal government to step...
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Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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U.S. government labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organizations
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Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on. Newsiline summa...
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Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Newsiline summari...
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Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
Rhun ap Iorwerth's promise of a "road-based solution" to motorway congestion is Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Qld health minister orders probe into treatment of alleged violent offender
Tim Nicholls has ordered an investigation to examine the interactions between an alleged violent offender and the health system after the death of a man i...
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Victorian government seeks to double cap on political donations as Jacinta Allan moves to fix electoral laws
Allan government negotiating with crossbench MPs after the Coalition indicated it would not support the proposed $10,000 donation cap The Victorian govern...
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Tony Abbott elected unopposed as Liberal Party president
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says he is ready to serve the Liberal Party in its time of 'existential crisis' upon his return to the political stage....
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Are you allowed to make deepfakes of the prime minister?
Are you allowed to make deepfakes of the prime minister? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Just In and links readers to the original publishe...
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Government defends blocking release of counter-terror documents
The federal government has made a public interest immunity claim over the documents before the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, ess...
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Second government minister suspended from parliament over secret documents
Government frontbenchers John Graham and Penny Sharpe have been suspended from the upper house over failing to produce documents demanded by the oppositio...
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Ukraine's foreign minister says drone attacks in Russia could pressure Putin to end war
With the Ukraine war deep into its fourth year, Russia has intensified attacks across the country. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Head...
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Qld government to push ahead with Victoria Park demolition amid heritage challenges
Excavators and fencing began appearing at the Brisbane park earlier this week, but the federal government has not yet assessed challenges under the Aborig...
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US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception. Newsiline summarises this...
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French parliament votes to repeal slavery-era Black Code
France abolished slavery in 1848, but the Code Noir was never formally eliminated as a law. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines a...
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028
The Michigan governor is term-limited and will be leaving office at the end of this year. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and...
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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president
Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positions Get our breaking news...
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UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown
Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in Britain The UK’s online safety minister says he has...
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Greens can bring 'hope and joy' says Makerfield by-election candidate
Makerfield by-election Green candidate Saraf Wakefield pledfdaction on two" big buckets of issues" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Lib Dems can 'deliver actual savings' vows Makerfield by-election candidate
Lib Dem Makerfield by-election candidate Jake Austin says only his party is bringing normal politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Swinney rejects call for Holyrood inquiry into Murrell
Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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US: Former CIA officer charged with stealing gold bars from government
A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in his home...
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US: Former CIA agent charged with stealing gold bars from government
A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in his home...
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Get to know Wales' new first minister
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises...
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In Colombia's election, undecided voters weigh leftist vs. right-wing firebrand
Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdow...
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I will find solution to M4 congestion, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an "economic problem for Wales". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...