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Palestinian leader Abbas announces elections
Presidential and legislative elections haven't taken place in the Palestinian territories for twenty years due to war and occupation, with veteran Preside...
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Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election
Polls open on Thursday for the Makerfield by-election with 14 candidates vying to become the constituency's MP Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Social media ban 'a defining moment for our children'
Secretary of State for Technology Liz Kendall was addressing the Commons following the announcement of a social media ban for under-16s. Newsiline summari...
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Reform pledges new tax on hiring foreign workers
The party says the move would allow it to reverse last year's National Insurance rise for British workers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Legal bill and election breach added to minister's woes
Tasmania's racing minister is facing mounting calls to resign from cabinet, after evidence in parliament called into question what her office knew about m...
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Trump says deal reached with Iran and he has authorized that naval blockade leave Strait of Hormuz
Full details of the deal were not immediately available. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original pub...
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Roy Hattersley, former Labour deputy leader, dies aged 93
Paying tribute, Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Hattersley "was a giant of the Labour movement". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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New social media restrictions will end 'system failing our kids', PM says
Starmer promises 'bold action' ahead of Monday's announcement on restrictions for children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Roy Hattersley: Labour politician who helped start the party's modernisation
Able Labour politician, often at odds with his party, who became a successful author and columnist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Anglers petition Qld government to relax bull shark fishing rules as numbers rise
The Queensland government is being petitioned to relax fishing limits for bull sharks and consider culls as anglers and waterway users fear numbers are gr...
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Assisted dying returns to parliament as MP urges peers to 'finish the job'
Lauren Edwards says she will bring the exact same bill which was narrowly passed by the Commons but ran out of time in the Lords. Newsiline summarises thi...
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National policy accused of creating 'economic stolen generation'
Almost $15 billion has been spent via the federal government's Indigenous Procurement Policy, but after a decade critics say it's failed to make a signifi...
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Farage vows to ban foreign nationals from social housing
The Reform UK leader says tenants would have three months to find a new home or face potential deportation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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We laughed at Trump’s run for president and marvel at the rise of Pauline Hanson. Why didn’t we see the sleeping threat? | Zoe Daniel
Commentators left, right and centre are trying to grasp the bouncing ping-pong ball that is One Nation which has been hiding in plain sight Get our breaki...
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Trump's turning 80. Here's the plans for the oldest serving US president's birthday bonanza
Despite bruised hands, a vein condition in his legs and obvious fatigue, Trump's doctors say the 80-year-old is in good health. Newsiline summarises this...
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Greens join calls for Tasmanian minister Jane Howlett to resign
The Tasmanian Greens have joined Labor's calls for Racing Minister Jane Howlett to resign over a failure to answer questions about her publicly funded leg...
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Germany news: President Steinmeier heads to Asia
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is kicking off a trip to Asia. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links reade...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney 'back home' on two-day visit to Ireland
He, and his wife Diana Fox Carney, arrived at Dublin Airport at about 10:00 local time and met Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin. Newsiline summarises t...
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Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last all week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Chris Mason: Starmer defiant after defence spending row
The prime minister was keen in a BBC interview to erect the highest bar he could to any wannabe successors triggering a leadership contest. Newsiline summ...
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Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'Lambo Guy' Adrian Portelli sues former minister over lottery comments
Melbourne "rewards club" lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former SA minister Andrea Michaels over comments sh...
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Australia can switch from fossil fuel exports to renewables, says next Cop president
Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will find exporting fos...
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As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
By most accounts, strikes by the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full...
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Who's in Keir Starmer's cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Watch: Four UFO videos newly declassified by US government
The eyewitness footage shows bright orbs in the sky over an undisclosed location in the northeastern US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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What we found out in Starmer's BBC interview
It has been a turbulent week for PM, after defence minister John Healey resigned. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney in election
Accounts linked to tech firm BlackCore are alleged to have carried out 'digital interference operations' against John Swinney. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Starmer 'not going to walk away' from leadership
The prime minister tells the BBC's Chris Mason it is his "duty" to carry on as prime minister Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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I have a duty to stay on, says PM as he justifies defence spending
Sir Keir Starmer argues he has made "hard-edged" decisions, one day after his defence secretary quit in a row over money. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ministers want 60% of children walking or cycling to school by 2035
Thousands of safer paths and crossings are promised to help people become more active in England's towns and cities. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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PM needs to make 'bold' decisions on defence spending, says Carns
Al Carns quit as the armed forces minister in a row over defence spending, hours after John Healey also quit as defence secretary. Newsiline summarises th...
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Federal mines minister backs unions' right to strike at BHP
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says workers threatening strike action at the nation's biggest port deserve "every single cent" of what they ear...