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Germany: Record debt and a seismic policy shift
More money for the military, less for everything else, while debt continues to grow rapidly: such is Germany's draft budget for 2027. Newsiline summarises...
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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria
The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled. Newsiline...
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Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Betr granted Tasmanian licence, as government admits gambling laws will need updating
With sports bookmaker Betr granted a licence to operate in Tasmania, Independent MP Andrew Wilkie is among those concerned the state doesn't have the capa...
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Government commits to fix dam that 'cannot be repaired'
The Queensland government announces a plan to rebuild the Paradise Dam wall where it is, despite its operator previously saying there were too many issues...
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Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows
The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in the Pa...
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Will government vouchers turn around slow start to Kimberley's tourist season?
The WA government says a discounted tours scheme will help revitalise the Kimberley's sluggish start to its annual tourism season but operators have quest...
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U.S. World Cup star's suspension lifted after Trump's call to FIFA president
The United States takes on Belgium Monday with star striker Folarin Balogun on the pitch. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and...
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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that members put forward "clear, concrete and credible plans" to reach the organization's defense spe...
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A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
The Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting removal from the U.S., putting it...
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Man with DV convictions cleared to work with children as church minister
The man's case is one of the last appeals filed in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal before the law changed in September last year. Newsiline summ...
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WATCH: Trump says he never talks to his kids about business as president but 'I think I'm allowed to'
President Donald Trump also offered a dubious history lesson, suggesting that, as president, George Washington had two desks — one for business matters an...
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Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth
Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey
John Healey quit his cabinet role as defence secretary over a long-delayed military spending plan. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Grooming gang leader 'could still be deported'
A Home Office minister says they were examining changing the law to deport recently freed Shabir Ahmed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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PM intervened in row over Mexico-England kick-off time
Fifa had been set to bring the match forward by six hours, due to a forecast of thunderstorms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?
The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Burnham provided 'error-filled' article about devolution, says WalesOnline
The news site said the MP provided an article similar to others written for Scotland and London. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Labor’s draft policy platform waters down rather than scraps its longheld opposition to mandatory jail sentences
Updated document also commits party to cracking down on inducements for online gambling, putting pressure on Albanese government to toughen reforms Follow...
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Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
It was unclear if the move, announced by a lower-level official, would lead to any meaningful change on the ground. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump officially launches Trump Accounts for kids, ringing Wall Street opening bell
With high inflation hurting Trump's popularity, the Republican president has tried to get more Americans to focus on their 401(k) investments, claiming th...
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Hamas to dissolve emergency government in Gaza
In a statement, Hamas officials announced the resignation of senior members of the government, but warned that some people would remain in senior position...
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Nigel Farage denies wrongdoing over unclaimed benefits
Nigel Farage said he has "done no wrongdoing" after it emerged he did not declare benefits provided by an ally once convicted of fraud in the US. Newsilin...
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UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea
The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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AFP confirms threat made against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Australian Federal Police says a young person was identified and issued a formal warning over an online threat made towards Mr Modi, ahead of his official...
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Farage says he's 'done no wrongdoing' after benefits from ally not declared
The Liberal Democrats have asked the Reform UK leader to be "straight with the British people". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Breaking: Senior WA minister Paul Papalia set to resign, triggering by-election
WA Labor stalwart and senior state cabinet minister Paul Papalia is set to announce he is quitting politics after nearly two decades, triggering a by-elec...
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Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year
The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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While its people dig with their hands, the Venezuelan government looks for spies
Instead of focusing all its efforts on coordinating a widescale rescue operation, the Venezuelan government has been accused of hindering the response, an...
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NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to t...
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'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?
The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Polanski says he will pay any council tax owed linked to houseboat
The Green Party leader told the BBC he is waiting for a decision from Waltham Forest Council. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim
It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for". Newsiline summarises this report...
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As deadly as war and as powerful as governments, global organized crime remains in the shadows
When people think of the world’s deadliest threats, armed conflicts usually come to mind first. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English an...
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SA government's promotion of Origin's concession scheme under attack
The state government is facing increasing criticism over an Origin Energy electricity offer that was promoted to pensioners in the lead-up to the state el...
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Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were undeclared
The Sunday Times said the Reform UK leader failed to declare benefits from an ally convicted of fraud in the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...