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Starmer preparing to announce social media restrictions for children
The prime minister has pledged "decisive" measures in response to calls for an Australia-style ban. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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Peru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability. Newsiline su...
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Armenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders. Newsiline summarises this...
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Ministers to issue guidance on children's screen use
The guidance is set to include tips on how much screen time children aged five to 16 should have. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over 'rigged election' claim
During the interview, the president was repeatedly challenged on several points by the show's presenter Kristen Welker. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Election Jersey 2026
Watch live results from Jersey’s General Election as they’re declared, with Matthew Price. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Lammy says he told JD Vance his Nowak comments were 'wrong'
Lammy says he told the US vice-president the teen's murder "has got nothing to do with mass migration". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Insecurity and instability drive voters in Peru's tight presidential race
After eight presidents in ten years, many voters are looking for stability so the next president can focus on tackling crime and inequality. Newsiline sum...
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The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Tuchel will not let Tampa pitch affect selection
England head coach Thomas Tuchel says reports about the state of the pitch at the venue for his side's friendly against New Zealand will not influence tea...
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Fake videos of actors target Armenia election
Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Pupils asked to walk to school through army firing range, MP claims
Getting children to school is becoming a thorny issue for councils to deal with. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reade...
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Sikh MPs say Nowak murder was not about their religion
11 Sikh MPs say the killing was about "a man carrying an offensive weapon and committing a brutal murder". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Philp labels Hermer's small boats comment a 'disgraceful slur'
The attorney general suggested some other politicians' policies on small boats amounted to letting people "drown in the sea". Newsiline summarises this re...
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How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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UK asylum system is on 'the brink', cross-party MPs' report warns
It said it was "unacceptable" the Home Office could not keep track of all whose asylum claims had failed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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MP calls for Reform to expel new councillor
Ben Goldsborough says Karl Catchpole's posts are "unacceptable". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the origin...
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Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general
The prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Here's why election results in the second largest US city are so slow
It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says Kyle
Some Labour MPs want Sir Keir Starmer to step down following last month's poor election results. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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PM vows to speed up housebuilding projects
Sr Keir Starmer urges regional mayors to use their powers to move projects forward. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...
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Beattie vs Burrows: What is going on in the UUP?
BBC News NI looks at the messy split between current UUP Leader Jon Burrows and former leader, Doug Beattie. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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By-election is win-win for me, says Reform candidate
Robert Kenyon says even if he fails to get elected he would have "given two fingers to the establishment". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder
X-owner Musk has posted several times on the site criticising the police treatment of Henry Nowak. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Missing Mandelson messages from minister Darren Jones revealed
Messages were expected to appear in the batch of Mandelson files, published earlier this week, but did not. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Why is government spending £1.3bn on Universal UK?
The government is committing many millions of pounds to the new theme park planned for Bedfordshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff
Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Victims of Jeffrey Epstein ignored by government, says former minister
Alex Davies-Jones also read out a statement from an Epstein survivor during a House of Commons debate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Moral Maze
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police. Newsiline summarises this report from...