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Armenian opposition members arrested after contesting election
The opposition Strong Armenia party appealed to the Constitutional Court on Friday to invalidate election results or call a second round of voting, citing...
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PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham 'hard act to follow' for new mayor - locals
As Andy Burnham becomes MP for Makerfield, Greater Manchester reacts to his departure as mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Tories win seats from Reform at Essex by-elections
Former Rochford District Council leader Danielle Belton quickly returns to local politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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UK PM vows to fight for job after rival's stunning by-election win
Sir Keir Starmer's principal rival, Andy Burnham, has stormed back into parliament after a near-decade absence with a by-election win. Newsiline summarise...
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Juneteenth celebrations kick off as Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago
DALLAS (AP) — As people gather across the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher fo...
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Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP. Newsiline summarises...
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Czech government causes alarm with plan to scrap license fee
The Czech government has approved a bill to put the funding of public service media under direct political control. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Badenoch on Tory Aberdeen South by-election win
The Scottish Conservatives have won a Westminster by-election for the first time in more than 50 years, taking Aberdeen South from the SNP. Newsiline summ...
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Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election win
The Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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How does a Labour leadership contest work?
Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM
I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Labour minister responds to Burnham win
Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Who is Andy Burnham, the UK mayor set to challenge Keir Starmer's prime ministership?
Burnham's career has taken him parliament to the mayor's office in Greater Manchester and back again. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austr...
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Labour's Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer to lead Britain
Labour's Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challen...
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India: Delhi court upholds government ban on Telegram
The ban on Telegram has prompted the most high-profile tussle between a tech giant and the Indian government this year. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Afternoon Update: US-Iran talks abruptly called off; UK Labour’s byelection win; and life with Tassie devil neighbours
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member says
Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...
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WA government wants federal help with Collie's coal transition
The state government has already tipped $700 million into the transition of the WA town of Collie away from coal. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Burnham's won, how long will Starmer carry on?
Andy Burnham's victory in the Makerfield by-election raises questions about Keir Starmer future as PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Burnham says 'this is a final chance to change' in his victory speech
Labour's Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this...
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Watch: Who is Andy Burnham?... in 90 seconds
The former Mayor of Greater Manchester won the Makerfield by-election - paving the way to challenge Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Burnham says his win in Makerfield by-election could be turning point
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor held off a challenge from Reform UK, behind by more than 9,000 votes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK: Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham wins parliament seat
The by-election victory paves the way for Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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NT government extends town camp alcohol bans
The NT government is extending alcohol bans in town camps beyond 2027, in a move welcomed by the health sector as a win for community safety. Newsiline su...
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Government says possum bridges successful, but skeptics question data
The WA government has released night-vision images showing scores of native wildlife are using rope bridges and underpasses along a $1.46 billion highway...
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Regional mayor poised to challenge UK's PM after 'circus' by-election win
Andy Burnham, a British Labour lifer, is soon expected to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the country's top job, after re-entering the House of Commons via...
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Scottish Conservatives win first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years
The Tories take Aberdeen South, while the SNP wins in Arbroath and Broughty Ferry. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Ex-presidents and stars, but no Trump, turn out for Obama centre
All living US ex-presidents — with the notable absence of Donald Trump — have joined a star-studded line-up for the opening of Barack Obama's presidential...