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US: President Trump pardons 11 people, including Clean Air Act violators
Donald Trump has granted pardons to nine people convicted of violating a key environmental law. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All...
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Keiko Fujimori has won the Peru presidential race
Keiko Fujimori's win reaffirms Latin America's rightward shift, while her leftist opponent Roberto Sanchez says he won't recognise her government. Newsili...
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Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over. Newsiline summarises this...
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Government rejects all UN recommendations on LGBTQIA+ rights
The Albanese government has accepted the lowest number of recommendations made by the UN Human Rights Council in 20 years, with none protecting the LGBTQI...
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Starmer says decision to step down 'intensely personal'
Keir Starmer says he took the decision to quit as PM after spending the weekend with his family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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The FBI is directing hundreds of analysts to its investigation of Georgia's 2020 presidential election
Georgia's votes in that year's presidential race were counted three times, including once by hand, and each count affirmed Democrat Joe Biden's win. Newsi...
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Venezuelan government's quake response is under fire
Venezuela's interim president defends the government's handling of the deadly earthquakes amid mounting criticism. Newsiline summarises this report from N...
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Burnham rules out calling early election as PM
The newly elected MP for Makerfield is expected to become PM this month and says he will stick to the 2024 Labour manifesto. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Trump reads a children's book on second lady Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
The president read "Presidents Play!" a children's book from the White House Historical Association that features illustrations of the presidents enjoying...
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Labour MPs seek cap on political donations
Labour MPs believe a donations cap will be backed by dozens of MPs and likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and lin...
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UK in talks with Pakistan about deporting grooming gang leader
The prime minister's spokesperson says the government is exploring "all possible options in this case". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Labour general secretary to stand down after party conference
Hollie Ridley has been credited with organising the ground campaign which led Labour to its landslide election win in 2024 Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Moldova: Prime Minister Munteanu resigns
Alexandru Munteanu announced his surprise resignation after just eight months as head of the government. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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NT shadow minister admits underage son drove car, considers resignation
Manuel Brown has admitted his underage son drove his personal car, one week after failing to disclose the matter when asked by the media, and says he is c...
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Moira Deeming launches lawsuit against Victorian Liberal president as party meets to decide her future
Scandal has engulfed the state party as Deeming resists calls to apologise to fellow MP Matthew Guy over an assault allegation A Liberal MP has launched a...
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Haberman and Swan on 'Regime Change,' their book on Trump's unconstrained 2nd term
A new book by veteran reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan is offering one of the most revealing looks to date inside the second Trump White House....
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In Venezuela, a 'completely ineffective' government worsens earthquake disaster, experts say
Hospitals lacking medicines and equipment. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Australia news live: Deeming lodges legal suit against Victorian Liberal president; blizzard brings snow to NSW and Victorian alps
Case due to be heard in supreme court this morning. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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Governments warned about $240m Nyrstar subsidy payouts
A group of international shareholders are warning state and federal governments against giving global commodities giant Trafigura hundreds of millions of...
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I take responsibility to fund defence plan extremely seriously, says Burnham
The Makerfield MP also rejects attacks on his economic stance, insisting he would not be "indisciplined" on finances. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Culture secretary quits X in protest at 'misinformation'
Lisa Nandy says her department is also leaving Elon Musk's platform, which she claims "isn't healthy for our democracy". Newsiline summarises this report...
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Charities back politician's call for rabbit pet training despite 'hare-brained' criticism
Mike Hedges said people should be restricted from being owners until "they understand the needs of rabbits". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Government rules out extending pub hours for England v Mexico game
The 1am kick-off time for England's World Cup match on Sunday falls outside changes to licensing laws. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bu...
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President Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer
Trump joked about 'fat foxes' during first call with Starmer Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original p...
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Government 'looking at every route' to deport grooming leader
Shabir Ahmed is barred from deportation by the provisions in a 55-year-old piece of legislation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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RAF Barnham asylum plan meets local resistance
There is cross-party agreement that the proposal for the Suffolk/Norfolk border is inappropriate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Victorian government to review puppy farm laws amid 'loophole' concerns
The Victorian government will review animal welfare laws to tighten loopholes being "exploited" by puppy farmers. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Qld ministers attend LNP fundraiser with up to $10k admission ticket
The LNP’s so-called Corporate Observers Program allowed donors to meet with ministers in allocated 15-minute appointments. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Government moves to shore up fertiliser supply with $160m plant loan
Ryowa Group has received a loan for its outback Queensland Phosphate Hill asset as the federal and state governments move to ramp up domestic fertiliser p...
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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any president
The White House has refuted claims that Trump is profiting off the presidency and said he doesn't have any conflicts of interest. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy requiring journalists to be accompanied by an escort
It was not immediately clear whether the order applied only to reporters from The New York Times, which filed the lawsuit, or to the entire press corps. N...
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Live: Minister announces tweak to controversial aged care assessment tool
Aged care minister Sam Rae says the government's controversial algorithm-assisted tool can be changed in "extenuating circumstances". Newsiline summarises...
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Australia politics live: defence industry minister to spruik Labor’s ‘progressive patriotism’ as audits reveal waste
Pat Conroy to tell National Press Club that Labor is the true party of defence and national security. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian A...
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Traditional owner takes government to court over flood plain project
A protest camp on the banks of the Murray River enters its sixth week as traditional owners and locals fight a plan to return water to nine flood plains t...
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Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October. Newsiline summarises this report...