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Train station car parking in Melbourne's west becomes election issue
With only months to the Victorian election, Melton Council is calling on both sides of politics to commit to two new train stations in the fast-growing mu...
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Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week
Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be fi...
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WATCH: Kennedy presses top military officials for 'straight talk' on fallout if U.S. leaves Iran now
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UK's new prime minister gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters
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Live: Minister says constitution limits ability to block return of IS-linked doctor
Murray Watt says there are constitutional limits on what the government can do to prevent the return of an Islamic State-linked doctor. Newsiline summaris...
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Hegseth grilled on cost of war, testosterone policy and troop deaths
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is being questioned on the cost of the war against Iran, his idea of testosterone screening for troops, and the number o...
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Should there have been a general election?
Members of the public are asked if they think they should have being given a vote before Andy Burnham was appointed the new UK prime minister. Newsiline s...
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Former Canadian finance minister on Trump's tariff plan and its impact
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Chrystia Freeland, former Canadian Finance Minister, about the potential impact of President Trump's proposed tariffs. New...
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From regional flashpoint to diplomatic bridge: Pakistan's new foreign policy push
Pakistan went from fearing Trump's reelection to becoming a key U.S.-Iran peacemaker, though severe domestic instability threatens these gains. Newsiline...
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar set to become a minister in Burnham's government
It would mean Sarwar would be given a peerage and join the House of Lords. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Nicaragua's President Ortega says no more elections, extending his 20-year rule
The announcement effectively canceled Nicaragua's next elections, originally scheduled for November 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News a...
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Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the Oval Office
Lebanon's president will meet with President Donald Trump on Tuesday to wrap up a four-day visit to Washington, in a bid for long-term calm after months o...
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A former Democratic Party chair's plan to save democracy
Ben Wikler chaired the Democratic Party of Wisconsin for six years, leading to victories in numerous key contests in the battleground state. Newsiline sum...
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Kate Ellis is back – and the heat of political debate is higher than ever, incoming Labor president says
The former Rudd/Gillard government minister has a plan for fighting back against populists including Pauline Hanson Follow our Australia news live blog fo...
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The Queensland government promised to put victims first. Instead it buried a report from domestic violence survivors
Exclusive: Report from LNP-convened panel heavily criticises police responses to family violence and calls for civilian oversight Get our breaking news em...
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Organised crime, cost and the CFMEU: why Victoria’s construction scandal is threatening to derail a government
The $100bn ‘Big Build’ promised to transform the state’s transport infrastructure. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links...
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How northern is PM Andy Burnham's new cabinet?
Northern MPs make up a big part of Andy Burnham's new cabinet - but how many are there? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Farage calls for general election: 'Burnham has no mandate'
The Reform UK leader says the public want a vote on the new PM's 10-year plan. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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Who is the UK's new chancellor?
After becoming PM on Monday, Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary Newsilin...
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How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter?
The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Burnham VAT cut 'already fallen apart' - Badenoch
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she welcomed the removal of VAT on energy bills, but questioned how Andy Burnham would fund it. Newsiline summarise...
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Burnham thanks ministers for joining cabinet
Andy Burnham holds his first cabinet meeting as prime minister Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior bounces back
The potential contender to replace Keir Starmer is now back in the cabinet under Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Whitehall officials offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
London-based civil willing to move north have been told they will be offered relocation packages, the BBC understands. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Key moments on day Andy Burnham became prime minister
Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as UK prime minister, after becoming Labour leader last week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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AI minister role boosted but tech department axed in Burnham shake-up
Kanishka Narayan will attend cabinet - but no longer have the leadership of a technology secretary. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Techn...
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Chris Mason: Starmer ally takes swipe at Burnham's first big policy
Sir Keir Starmer's former right hand man Darren Jones says Andy Burnham's VAT cut is unfunded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Germany news: Merz hosts Azerbaijan President Aliyev
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev have focused on energy. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links...
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Germany news: Merz to host Azerbaijan President Aliyev
Talks between the German chancellor and Ilham Aliyev will focus on energy and Armenia. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Why supporters of India's 'Cockroach' movement marched on parliament
Thousands of protesters under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party have marched on India's parliament and clashed with the authorities. Newsiline summa...
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UK government borrowing falls in June
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Will Burnham's cut to electricity VAT help households?
Andy Burnham says he will remove VAT for household electricity bills, marking his first major costed policy announcement as prime minister. Newsiline summ...
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‘Disturbing parallels’: Holocaust survivors president says exclusion of Jews from public life similar to Nazi Germany
George Foster tells royal commission Australia’s democratic institutions fundamentally different ‘but I can’t ignore certain disturbing parallels in the s...