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Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Australian government plans for ‘worst-case scenario’ retail fuel rationing, documents reveal
Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has outlined its powers to enforce daily pur...
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Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste. Newsiline summ...
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Tony Abbott returns to political life as Downer drops out of race for Liberal Party president
Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies
Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers t...
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Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Cyprus election expected to shake up national politics
Cyprus goes to the polls to elect a new parliament on May 24. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the...
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'I don't understand' - council meeting descends into chaos
Kirklees Council remains without a majority - or a leader - after a chaotic annual meeting left some of the newly-elected members confused. Newsiline summ...
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Green by-elections may cost up to £250,000
A number of Green councillors are ineligible to take up elected positions, leading to by-elections. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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By-Electioncast: Everything You Need To Know About Makerfield
Is this the most consequential by-election ever? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher...
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As voters prioritize cost of living, focus on abortion evolves in midterm elections
There's been a shift in attention in the party ahead of the midterms as voters rank affordability the top issue. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR...
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Italy's prime minister wants Israel to apologize for treatment of flotilla activists
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants an apology from Israel over the treatment of Italian citizens on a flotilla bound for Gaza. Newsiline summaris...
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Tony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 election Tony Abbott will become the new federal Liberal...
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Rape sentences for teen boys unduly lenient, says Jess Phillips
The three teenagers avoided custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post
The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Reform MS says Ukraine flag should not fly at 'virtue signalling' Welsh Parliament
The Welsh Parliament has flown a Ukrainian flag since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Ponga explains why he's in an Origin sweet spot after controversial selection
Kayln Ponga was a controversial selection for the Maroons, but the Newcastle star says he's backing himself to perform. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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NT Chief Minister labels concerns about child protection changes 'hysteria'
Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has labelled concerns about proposed child protection changes as "hysteria", a day after the prime minis...
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Queensland premier learned of minister's AFP referral through media
Questions have been raised about how long Tim Mander waited to tell the Queensland premier about his referral to the AFP. Newsiline summarises this report...
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4 takeaways from the DNC's long-awaited 2024 election autopsy report
It's never a good sign when a report comes with a big red disclaimer at the top of each page, but that's what happened on Thursday when the Democratic Nat...
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WATCH: Democrats rally at Capitol against GOP's immigration enforcement funding bill
Democrats tried to draw a sharp contrast by highlighting how the White House proposed including $1 billion for security for the White House complex and Pr...
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Democrats release long-withheld 'autopsy' on Kamala Harris' 2024 US election loss
The secrecy surrounding the report, which exposes divisions over why the party lost to Donald Trump, had angered some Democrats. Newsiline summarises this...
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Sweeping cuts but little detail — can the government stick to the Abetz budget?
Since Eric Abetz became Tasmania's treasurer nine months ago, there have been two prevailing questions. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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DNC's 2024 election autopsy criticizes Kamala Harris while sidestepping controversial elements of the campaign
Although the autopsy criticizes Democrats' focus on "identity politics," the report does not address former President Joe Biden's decision to seek reelect...
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Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race
The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth says "deeper" action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor's moves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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How a lottery can change the law
How a lottery can change the law Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Green Party candidate pulls out of by-election hours after being announced
Chris Kennedy withdraws from the contest hours after he was named as the Green Party's candidate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Read the DNC's full post-election autopsy for the 2024 campaign
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin released a critical study of the party's performance in the 2024 campaign on Thursday, bowing to intense in...
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Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation
Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Republicans expected to abandon $1B security proposal for White House and Trump's ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leaders on Thursday are expected to abandon a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex an...
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Met Police Palantir contract blocked by City Hall
City Hall has refused a contract worth up to £50m with the US technology firm Palantir. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Late Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to be given trade envoy role
Newly released documents show that Queen Elizabeth had a "wish" for her son Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take on a "prominent role". Newsiline summarises...