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Government to crack down on antisemitism on university campuses
The new standards will require institutions to adopt definitions of antisemitism, racism against Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander peoples, and Isla...
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Burnham will deal with living costs in short term, key adviser says
Miatta Fahnbulleh says she expects people will have "more money in their pockets" if Burnham becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say
Devon and Cornwall Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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NT government faces Federal Court challenge over compensation caps
The NT government's controversial laws capping compensation for prisoners unlawfully assaulted, strip searched or imprisoned are being challenged in the F...
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Australian veterans say government will 'delay, deny until we all die'
It's been more than 50 years since Rifle Company Butterworth was deployed to protect Australia's air base overseas, yet they are still battling for recogn...
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News story saying Labor minister called One Nation voters 'unintelligent' shown to be fake
A fake SBS News article about Labor minister Clare O'Neil is being shared on social media. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and li...
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US: Trump looked to bypass federal election agency before firings, says report
The White House explored declaring a national emergency to address alleged vulnerabilities in voting machines before Trump ousted leaders of the election...
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Ann Widdecombe's 'extraordinary' character
The BBC's political editor reflects on Widdecombe's life after the former government minister's death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria
The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labor still sliding in Tasmania, despite facing a 12-year-old minority government
When Labor recorded its lowest electoral result in over a century last year some may have felt the party had hit rock bottom, at least in terms of polling...
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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Police say that there is no evidence that the death of Widdecombe, 78, a well-known conservative figure in the UK, was politically motivated. Newsiline su...
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A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law
A sweeping new housing bill is set to become law, even without the president's signature. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and...
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Trump fires election commission members in latest attempt to control voting process
With planning for the midterm elections well underway, President Trump has ousted the remaining members of a bipartisan federal agency that helps state an...
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Pugnacious, charismatic and she always answered the question - Chris Mason on Widdecombe
Plenty in Westminster who knew her, whether they agreed with her or not, found her immensely likeable. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Mayor of Berlin says he won't run for reelection
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner withdrew from the reelection race this fall. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers...
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Police in UK arrest suspect in killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
The killing was not believed to be an act of terror and there was no information to suggest it was politically motivated, Devon and Cornwall Police Assist...
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Watch: Police confirm 26 year-old suspect in custody
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Trump ousts election commission members in latest push to reshape U.S. voting
The White House on Friday confirmed the executive action against members of the Election Assistance Commission, which distributes federal grants to states...
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Watch: 'Shocked' Starmer and Badenoch react to murder investigation
The prime minister and opposition leader spoke after the police announced a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe. Newsiline summarises th...
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UK police launch murder investigation after death of former minister
The 78-year-old, who found fame as a Strictly Come Dancing contestant when she left office, was found dead at her home having sustained serious injuries....
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Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far
Police say they are searching for a suspect in connection with the former MP's death at her home on Dartmoor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Starmer got Labour off to bad start on Gaza, Lammy says
The deputy prime minister tells the BBC Labour's initial response to the conflict was "problematic". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Albanese juggles national security and trade in foreign policy bonanza. The stakes could not be higher | Tom McIlroy
China may be the biggest loser in landmark week where the PM met leaders of India, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea Get our breaki...
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Murder investigation launched into death of Ann Widdecombe
There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Disability benefit review considers alternatives to cash payments
A minister says the review is looking at whether some claimants could be pointed to other kinds of help. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Ann Widdecombe: strictly, politics and performance
Former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe has died aged 78. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Clacton by-election date set for 13 August
The by-election is triggered after Nigel Farage MP stood down, but he intends to stand again. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Labour under Burnham will be faster and bolder, says minister
Lisa Nandy was speaking as 322 Labour MPs voted to back Burnham, meaning he is likely to become leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Count Binface: The intergalactic warrior who could upend Britain's strangest election
Meet Count Binface: the challenger from another planet taking on Nigel Farage as questions over the Reform UK leader's finances overshadow his election co...
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Ann Widdecombe: Brexit-backing, animal-loving Strictly star
A leading figure on the right of British politics who reinvented herself as a reality TV star. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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India news: Prime Minister Modi embarks on maiden trip to New Zealand
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is concluding a tri-country tour with a visit to New Zealand. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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Police investigate Reform donations, the Times reports
The investigation is looking into donations made to Reform UK by the mother of the convicted fraudster George Cottrell, according to the Times. Newsiline...
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Former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe became a dominant pro-Brexit voice later in her career. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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A bin, two foxes and a mystic: the candidates fighting Clacton
The full list of candidates who have declared they intend to fight the Clacton by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Anthony Albanese will not attend Garma festival, despite vowing to attend every year as prime minister
Albanese has attended the Indigenous cultural festival every year since 2019 and committed to ‘be here and engaged with you’ each yeah he remains in offic...
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President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission
With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links r...