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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham
The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this...
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Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments
Challenges of regulating social media or stopping hate speech show these firms can set their own terms and prices for countries like Australia Get our bre...
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Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?
The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Kenya's 'political gangs' fuel election fears
Violent disruptions of political and civic events are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as Kenya heads toward elections in 2027. Newsiline sum...
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Standing ovation as Starmer says 'goodbye'
Several MPs gave Starmer a standing ovation in his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Starmer jokes about being told off for 6-7 meme
Sir Keir Starmer recalls when he did the popular '6-7' meme when visiting a school in November 2025 and was told off by a teacher. Newsiline summarises th...
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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions
The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved". Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Reform UK proposes £100m 'round-the-clock' security plan for MPs
The policy was announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Watch Starmer sign off final PMQs to standing ovation
The prime minister received applause and cheers from his party and other MPs after giving his final answer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Peers face new attendance rules under proposed House of Lords changes
Members of the House of Lords should have a 20% attendance record and retire at 80, a committee says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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PM jokes about back and forth with Badenoch
Sir Keir Starmer jokes with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch his last Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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PM asks Commons to unite over MPs' safety issue
Sir Keir Starmer opened his final PMQs by paying tribute to Ann Widdecombe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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Speaker thanks Starmer as PMQs begins
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle thanks Sir Keir Starmer at his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs
BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting
David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes for new government in Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down after barely a year in office. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English a...
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Trump will speak on elections in Thursday primetime address
The speech comes as President Trump has escalated calls for Republicans to pass tighter federal voting rules for November's midterm elections. Newsiline s...
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Zempilas declares any Labor loss in WA by-election 'a win for Liberals'
WA's Liberal leader says "there is no white flag being waved" in the upcoming Secret Harbour by-election, while indicating any result other than Labor ret...
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Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project
Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrong Fol...
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Parklands chop won't stop despite petition triggering parliamentary inquiry
Acting Premier Kyam Maher says works for the golf course redevelopment and MotoGP will continue despite a petition attracting 13,500 signatures. Newsiline...
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Police minister says Qld schools 'overwhelmingly safe' after two stabbings
Two students were allegedly stabbed in separate instances this week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the ori...
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Ousted Election Assistance Commission chair on Trump's effort to control voting
Preparations for elections can take months or years. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publis...
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Tasmanian government proposes buying Boag's Brewery site
The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston's Boags Brewery site after weeks of uncertainty for staff. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Live: More people will take up smoking if tobacco excise is reduced, minister says
Clare O'Neil says reducing the tobacco excise to address the rising take-up of illicit tobacco will not help Australians give up smoking. Newsiline summar...
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings
The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies. Newsiline summarises th...
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Review of MP security needed after Widdecombe death, Burnham says
The expected next prime minister says politics has "darkened" in the decade he has been away from Westminster. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military tried to overthrow the Erdogan government. The consequences are still shaping Turkey today
Ten years ago, parts of the Turkish military attempted to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break. Newsiline summarises this repo...