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Who is Marie-France van Heel, Andy Burnham's wife?
The new prime minister met his Dutch-born wife, known as Frankie, at Cambridge University in 1989. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Analysis: Burnham's policy choices reveal what kind of PM he wants to be
The new prime minister has begun to set out key policies - starting with a vow to end rough sleeping. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Why wasn't there a general election?
BBC Journalist Lucy Woodham explains why we have a new PM but we haven't had a general election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Burnham makes ending rough sleeping his first policy pledge as prime minister
The Labour leader made a similar pledge as Greater Manchester mayor, although he failed to achieve this. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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No 10 North and backing Ukraine - New PM on his plans
Andy Burnham pledges change at home, but no wavering in the UK's commitment to Ukraine. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, a...
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Burnham pressed on ambition to end rough sleeping
Andy Burnham has said ending rough sleeping in the UK is one of his priorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Mason: What image does Burnham want to project?
Mason: What image does Burnham want to project? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Watch: Starmer resigns, Burnham becomes PM... the day in 98 seconds
Andy Burnham has become the UK's prime minister after being appointed by the King at Buckingham Palace. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Why Britain is getting a new prime minister without a general election
Veteran Labour Party politician Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister He takes over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation last m...
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Andy Burnham says politicians 'need to be better' in first speech as UK's new prime minister
Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where he promised to end street sleeping by homeless people and deliver a "circuit breaker" for...
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Police block thousands of 'cockroach' protesters marching on India's parliament
Some protesters demanding education reforms said they werew injured in clashes with police who banned the march. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'Make politics work', Burnham says in first speech as PM
Burnham said his generation of politicians will need to "raise our game" and rise to the challenges in front of them. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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'I've had to lay off most of my staff due to roadworks'
Traders have expressed fears about a drop in trade with some even having to let some workers go. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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What does a Burnham-led government mean for your money?
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's prime minister
Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the successor to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Watch: Sir Keir Starmer's last speech as prime minister in full
Starmer spoke in front of an applauding crowd on Downing Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the origin...
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Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government
The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role. Newsiline summarise...
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Israel criticises Labor’s draft Palestine policy in rare foreign intervention ahead of party conference
Statement by Israeli embassy in Canberra challenges proposed positions on settler violence and annexation of Palestinian territory Get our breaking news e...
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Keir Starmer resigns, Andy Burnham to become U.K. prime minister
In a transition of power presided over by King Charles, Andy Burnham is replacing Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Newsiline summarise...
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From hundreds to thousands: How India's 'cockroach' protest movement has grown
BBC's Azadeh Moshiri reports as thousands attempt to march to India's parliament in support of the Cockroach Janta Party's demand for education reforms. N...
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Counties to be split into three new unitary councils
Oxfordshire - and a part of Berkshire - will be split into three new unitary authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Badenoch: Burnham's plans are 'airy-fairy stuff'
Kemi Badenoch was asked about Andy Burnham as prime minister during Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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What do people in Burnham-on-Sea think of the likely new PM?
Andy Burnham has pledged to undertake a summer tour across the UK during the early weeks of his premiership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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India news: Police fire tear gas at 'Cockroaches' parliament march
Police had not granted permission for the march organized by India's Cockroach Janta Party movement. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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India news: 'Cockroaches' take on Modi with parliament march
Police have not granted permission for a march to the parliament being organized by India's Cockroach Janta Party movement. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Barnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations
Lee Hanson claims her mother’s comments on Tommy Robinson podcast were ‘misinterpreted’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our bre...
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Chris Mason: Burnham is fifth PM in four years - now he'll try to buck the trend
Determined to hit the ground running, the former mayor hopes to maintain the leadership style he adopted in Manchester. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Live: Joyce says One Nation doesn't support White Australia policy
Barnaby Joyce says his party doesn't support the White Australia policy after Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the policy for Australia's migration issues...
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Residents fear for liveability as government confirms reduced block sizes
The Northern Territory government is planning to reduce the minimum block size in low-density suburbs from 800 to 450 square metres, sparking concern from...
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Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID Plans
He will take over at Number 10 tomorrow with plans to focus on tackling the cost of living Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR Ne...
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Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
New national plan accompanied by Labor push for digital duty of care legislation Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The use of AI...
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Rules to tighten on AI use in decision-making by government departments
Agencies like Centrelink and Services Australia will have to follow a framework to ensure decision-making is "fair and accurate" if they use AI. Newsiline...
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Some of WA's key policies are up in the air with minister's resignation
Residents in WA's north have been left with a slew of unanswered questions relating to crime and justice in the wake of long-serving WA government ministe...
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New energy scheme adding to bills, SA government admits
A new SA government energy scheme set to collect almost $44 million from electricity users this financial year has been described by a critic as a "hidden...