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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...
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Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Quick hits: Wild weather, Messi magic and Merlin meets the president
Some wild weather brings the World Cup to a standstill, but not before Lionel Messi lights it up to rewrite the record books. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Labour MPs mull leadership challenge to prevent Burnham 'coronation'
Two senior party figures are considering bids in order to ensure the next leader's policy ideas are tested in a race. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Cost-of-living sweeteners centrepiece of NSW's pre-election budget
The state government has unveiled the 2026/27 NSW budget, part of which includes a transport affordability package amid high fuel prices. Newsiline summar...
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Government responses inadequate two months on from Kumanjayi Little Baby
Eight weeks on from the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby, Alice Springs community leaders are calling for an audit to determine why federal and ter...
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Starmer resigns as UK's prime minister, succumbing to political pressure
British Prime Minister Starmer resigned Monday, setting in motion a process to replace him that will produce the country's seventh prime minister in 10 ye...
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Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran. Newsiline summarises...
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Do people have faith in prime ministers?
The BBC's UK editor Ed Thomas, travelled via railway to see how far support for newly elected Andy Burnham extended beyond Makerfield. Newsiline summarise...
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Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over U.S.-backed Ebola facility
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale was found in contempt of court on Monday for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended...
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South Sudan says it will hold first-ever election in December after repeated delays
Authorities in South Sudan on Monday set the date of Dec. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original p...
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Merlin the duck steals the spotlight at President Sheinbaum's news briefing
Wearing the green jersey of Mexico's national soccer team and a FIFA tie, he waddled into the room ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum, took a seat facin...
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Donaldson trial in 60 seconds
Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of all 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape Newsiline...
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Meet Andy Burnham, Britain’s likely next prime minister
Now that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, all eyes are on Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Watch: A day of big changes and mixed emotions for Labour
Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP for Makerfield hours after Keir Starmer announces his resignation as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World a...
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Second Reform councillor quits party
Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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What do we know about Andy Burnham's politics?
This is not the first time Burnham has tried to become Labour leader, so what else do we know? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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6 leaders in 10 years. A look at the quick succession of British prime ministers
When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday he is stepping down, he became the sixth person to stand in front of No. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Burnham's people: MPs and advisers who could be in line for a job if he gains power
The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds a slim lead in Colombia's election as his rival challenges vote
A victory by de la Espriella is expected to usher in policies that will reverse the agenda of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, including a controversial...
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From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse. Newsi...
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Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until his Labour Party chooses a new leader — with expectations growing that it will be former Greate...
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Moment Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP
Cheers erupted in the House of Commons as Andy Burnham entered to be sworn in as an MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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How UK's Keir Starmer went from election landslide to downfall
Starmer's term is ending after missteps, party infighting and one colossal error of judgment that indirectly ensnared him in the scandals surrounding Jeff...
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. Newsiline summarises this repo...