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Labour reports Farage's alleged Russian phone hack to police
On Sunday, Reform sources claimed to a newspaper that their leader's phone may have been hacked. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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By-Electioncast: Old Tweets and New Essays
The latest from the Makerfield by-election Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Newsiline summari...
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Will the new Welsh first minister complete the journey to delivering M4 relief?
Rhun ap Iorwerth's promise of a "road-based solution" to motorway congestion is Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception. Newsiline summarises this...
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Starmer defends policy decisions as he hits back at Blair
Former Labour PM Sir Tony Blair has accused the government of having "no coherent plan" for the country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Greens can bring 'hope and joy' says Makerfield by-election candidate
Makerfield by-election Green candidate Saraf Wakefield pledfdaction on two" big buckets of issues" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Lib Dems can 'deliver actual savings' vows Makerfield by-election candidate
Lib Dem Makerfield by-election candidate Jake Austin says only his party is bringing normal politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Swinney rejects call for Holyrood inquiry into Murrell
Peter Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Get to know Wales' new first minister
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises...
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I will find solution to M4 congestion, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an "economic problem for Wales". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Burnham accuses Blair of ignoring inequality as he hits back at ex-PM
The Labour mayor and by-election candidate rejects the former PM's call to embrace the "radical centre". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Will Tony Blair's intervention change the Labour debate?
While the former PM still has some admirers in Labour, others wings of the party are not listening. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
The former SNP leader's solicitor says her response was "standard" and she later provided written answers to detectives' questions. Newsiline summarises t...
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'A serious country' can't keep changing leaders - Blair
In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Sir Tony Blair said he believes 'a serious country' can't keep changing its leaders. Newsiline summari...
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Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Labour has 'no coherent plan' for country, says Blair
The ex-Labour PM says Sir Keir Starmer's government is in the "wrong position" ahead of the next election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Yusuf in clash with Jenrick over Reform deportation policy
Reform's home affairs chief has publicly disagreed with its Treasury spokesman over what party policy is. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links reade...
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John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'
Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Wales won't ban mobile phones in schools, first minister says
Rhun ap Iorwerth said schools would be empowered to make their own decisions, with a ban expected for England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Greens announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Sarah Wakefield has been selected as the party's candidate for the 18 June poll. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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MSPs set to vote on plans for second independence referendum
John Swinney will ask Parliament to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK government to allow a referendum on independence. Newsiline summar...
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Government vows to bring in under-16 social media restrictions by end of year
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Donaldson sex abuse trial to begin with jury selection
Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare. Newsiline summar...
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies. Newsiline summaris...
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Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. Newsiline summarises this...
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Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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US government releases UFO sighting reports - 'Orbs swarming in all directions'
The Pentagon discloses scores of UFO files with reported sightings of spheres, discs and fireballs spanning nearly 80 years. Newsiline summarises this rep...