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Polling stations open for mayoral election
Polling stations are open across Greater Manchester as voters elect the region's next mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment
Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed
Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison....
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Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Care system needs fixing before assisted dying debate, says PM
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill
The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post
Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publishe...
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Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told
Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister
Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard. Newsil...
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All eyes on Greater Manchester ahead of mayoral election
Voters in Greater Manchester will go to the polls on Thursday to choose Andy Burnham's successor as mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro. Newsiline summaris...
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PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says
The defence secretary warns Britain "stands ready to respond to any attacks Iran wishes to wage against this country or our allies". Newsiline summarises...
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Andy Burnham rules out early election in exclusive BBC interview
The new prime minister told Laura Kuenssberg that people "voted for a manifesto" that he would honour, when pressed on whether there will be an early gene...
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Burnham says he is prepared to call out Trump 'if right for Britain'
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Andy Burnham says he had a good first conversation with the US president and insists "you have to defend your own nationa...
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India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits
The CJP protest has been the most visible expression of public anger against PM Narendra Modi's government in recent years. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM
See inside Andy Burnham's first week in charge, with an exclusive behind the scenes look with Laura Kuenssberg. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically. Newsiline sum...
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A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
Number 10 North opens its doors for the first time. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publish...
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Green-led council 'won't assist immigration raids'
Lewisham has become the first council in the UK to refuse to assist Home Office immigration raids. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism
He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham
The fledgling Burnham administration has been seeking to find its feet and make a decent first impression at the same time, the BBC's political editor Chr...
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South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'
Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Angela Rayner rules out rent controls in England
The housing secretary tells the BBC that the Renters Rights' Act is already having a significant impact on the market. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10
Various ministers are also set to work regularly from the northern branch of Downing Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...