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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies after short illness
Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal Party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after a battle with a short but severe medical...
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Progressive candidate concedes Colombian presidential election to outsider endorsed by Trump
Election results showed de la Espriella, a businessman and lawyer who had never run for office, defeated Cepeda, a lawmaker, by 1 percentage point, or nea...
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Stealth bomber flyovers, military bands and a presidential speech: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally
The rally is designed to kick off weeks of celebrations about the founding of America, but critics say he's turning it into a partisan event to try to boo...
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Trump says he won't sign major housing bill until Congress passes SAVE Act
The president's announcement came at an awkward time for House Republican leadership, coming just as they were speaking at a press conference about the im...
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Colombia's left-wing presidential candidate concedes defeat
Senator Iván Cepeda was beaten by right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella by less than a percentage point. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Commons tale of lion, nurse and bottle of champagne
New Forest West MP, Sir Desmond Swayne uses a poem from 1907 to tease Labour MPs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links read...
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Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader. N...
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Starmer leaves No 10 ahead of PMQs
Keir Starmer is set to face his first Prime Minister's Questions since he announced his resignation as Labour leader. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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As U.S. government looks to leverage food aid, producers seek other delivery methods
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation
Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’ The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is bein...
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Qld water minister calls on major water retailer to abandon price hikes
South east Queensland households will face a higher price hike on their water and sewerage bills next year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Is Al Carns serious about a Labour leadership bid?
Al Carns speaks to Victoria Derbyshire on Newsnight about a potential Labour leadership bid and Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Minister denies housing price slump is being driven by property tax changes
Clare O'Neil has acknowledged that the property market is undergoing a correction, but says the government's proposed tax changes are not the sole cause....
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Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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The economic challenges facing the next prime minister
Though the person in charge of the country will change, the fiscal issues remain the same. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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E-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist
The e-commerce giant is suing the US defence department after it was added to a blacklist of firms with ties to the Chinese military. Newsiline summarises...
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Government department apologises for accidentally underpaying staff
A Tasmanian government department will rectify the underpayment of more than 900 current and former staff members because it misunderstood the award. News...
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Senate again set to vote on war powers resolution to halt Iran conflict
For the 10th time, the Senate will vote on a war powers resolution to block U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links rea...
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Listen Again: The stories we tell ourselves about America
Tressie McMillan Cottom says the second Trump administration has revealed uncomfortable truths about power in America. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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'Hillsborough Law could be Starmer's legacy'
The bill has been delayed in Parliament in a dispute over an opt-out for the security services. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Labour announces Manchester council boss as metro mayor candidate
Bev Craig is Labour's candidate for metropolitan mayor of Greater Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Cuban property seized by Fidel Castro's government
The 6-3 decision was the second in as many months in favor of U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the o...
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Farage quizzed over £5m gift from billionaire donor
Nigel Farage has said "it's not the public's business" to know details of how he spends a £5m gift from a billionaire Reform UK donor. Newsiline summarise...
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PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham to get briefings from officials on taking over as prime minister
Sir Keir Starmer is offering "access talks" with the civil service to Labour leadership candidates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Kenya Health Minister says halting US-backed Ebola quarantine center
Health Minister Aden Duale told a court he ordered an immediate stop to construction, after being held in contempt for ignoring previous court orders. New...
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Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and li...
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Wanted: Jobs, critical minerals as Zambia's election nears
Zambians head to the polls in August with jobs and living costs at the top of their concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All E...
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Government pledges action after Preston Davey case
Thirteen-month old Preston Davey died after months of sexual and physical abuse by Jamie Varley. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Farage says £5m gift spending details 'not public's business'
Rival parties have raised concerns over the gift received by the Reform UK leader before he became an MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years for embezzling SNP funds
The former party chief executive had admitted embezzling more than £400,000 over a 12-year period. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Iran's president heads to Pakistan as U.S.-Iran teams work on war-ending deal
President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Islamabad comes as technical teams were working on details of the deal, following high-level negotiations in Switze...
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What do Weston-super-Mare's residents make of Brexit a decade on?
North Somerset voted exactly in line with the nation in the 2016 vote to leave the European Union. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Senior Albanese minister clashes with Pocock over top-secret AI copyright claim
Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plan...