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Watch: BBC questions Infantino over backing as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup. Newsiline summ...
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Badenoch pens letter to Clacton ahead of by-election
The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private investment plan - but it may not be...
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Government criticised over plastic spill response
Volunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Analysis: Prisoner release row is Burnham's first big test as PM
The prison overcrowding crisis presents the new PM with a dilemma for which there are only unpalatable choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college
The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Why is there a row about vertical drinking in Westminster?
Westminster Council is under fire as part of its plans to update a licensing policy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion. Newsilin...
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Illegal working arrests double in two years, Home Office says
The Home Office says there has been a record number of raids and arrests in the first six months of 2026. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Sturgeon's criticisms of Swinney reveal tensions in SNP ranks
The former first minister's attack on the SNP's 2026 election campaign has led to rebukes from ex-colleagues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?
The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga? Newsiline summ...
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North East mayors disagree over income tax revenue
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen disagree on income tax revenue use. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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SNP write-off value of Murrell motorhome in party accounts
The luxury vehicle was bought for £124,550 by the party's former chief executive as part of a £400,000 embezzlement. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt. Newsiline summarises this...
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All schools in England to get pupil attendance targets, government says
The BBC understands schools will not be penalised for missing targets, but they will be monitored. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Local Reform Facebook page criticised Welsh minister for talking about family tragedy
A Reform constituency page criticised the Plaid Cymru minister for discussing her husband's death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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New £215,000 council CEO was reality show winner
Businessman Dennis Bacon has a background in adult social care and is expected to start next month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Badenoch concerned child sex offenders could be freed from jail early
The Tory leader says allowing "serious criminals" to be released early is a "betrayal of victims". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Sir Keir Starmer made misleading defence spending claim, watchdog says
The Wales Office and MoD also repeated the claim that £270bn more was being spent on defence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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What will Devon's four new councils mean for you?
The shake-up will need to consider everything from leisure centres and planning to recycling. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Infantino remains Fifa president after executive meeting
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after he receives the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate
It follows a backlash against the party's decision to pick Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a council candidate in Somerset. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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The serial candidates standing against Farage in the Clacton by-election
BBC Verify takes a look at the serial candidates standing in Clacton, how they fared in previous elections, and whether they have ever won enough votes to...
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Miliband calls on US to re-open Strait of Hormuz as he meets Rubio
A deal is "essential to ease cost-of-living pressures", Miliband says, as he heads to Washington. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Burnham failing public over heat threats, says Green leader
Zack Polanski has accused ministers of a "dereliction of duty" in response to this summer's heatwaves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links re...
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Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein enquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an enquiry with the PM when she was appointed as minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged
The Lords environment committee says their widespread use poses potential risks to the environment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit
The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
Government defends early release scheme, blaming prison capacity crisis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to...
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World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says
Downing Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales. Newsiline summarises this...