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Germany: CDU ahead in Lower Saxony local election
The CDU is on course to win in municipal polls in the northwestern state of Lower Saxony that were seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party....
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Sweden election 'very close' as left bloc claims tight lead
The left-wing opposition is narrowly ahead, but it will be "very close," Social Democrat leader Andersson said. Newsiline summarises this report from Deut...
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Campaign brings voices of South Hedland children to parliament
A push to end child poverty has captured the voices of kids experiencing "profound disadvantage" in WA's Pilbara to play to politicians in Canberra, about...
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First ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to meet in Cardiff
The Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Féin leaders will discuss ways they can work more closely. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in U.S. elections. That's being tested in Georgia
The system's vulnerability has been drawing increased attention, with election security advocates criticizing state election officials for failing to fix...
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'Slim chance' government will hit 1.5m new homes target, Rayner tells BBC
High construction costs and the Iran war are threatening the key manifesto pledge, the housing secretary says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Reform's £72m donations 'entirely in line with law', Jenrick says
The government is trying to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Sweden election: Center-left coalition leads initial polls
The left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson held a lead narrow lead, according to exit polls. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Sweden election: Far right eyes power for 1st time
The populist Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time if incumbent Ulf Kristersson's bloc wins. Newsiline summarises this report from De...
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Former fire station crucial to Men's Shed faces government sell-off
A volunteer group is desperate to keep its headquarters at the decommissioned Karoola fire station, near Launceston, but the Tasmanian government has othe...
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NSW government paid for homeless man to be sent back to New Zealand instead of offering housing
Local council and state government attempting to move on residents living in an encampment by the river in Wagga Wagga Get our breaking news email, free a...
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Burnham and Badenoch revive red versus blue politics as Reform land 'gobsmacking' donation
As Reform slip back in the polls, Labour and the Conservatives rediscover a familiar political divide, writes Laura Kuenssberg Newsiline summarises this r...
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Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before election
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula's top rival in next month's election, is under investigation for alleged corruption linked to financing a biopic...
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Close race in Sweden as hard right eyes role in government
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has promised cabinet jobs for the Sweden Democrats, but the rival left-wing bloc has a narrow lead in the polls. Newsiline...
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Forgotten referral led to patient's death, Victorian shadow minister says
A Mildura hospital that relies on paper records is undertaking a review after reports of fatal delays in patient triage. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Rio Tinto's exit from remote NT town looms large over by-election
Mining giant Rio Tinto is set to withdraw from Nhulunbuy in 2029, leaving the town without its biggest employer. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit
Donald Trump will arrive on Saturday morning at Dublin Airport ahead of a two-day visit to Ireland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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WATCH: Trump leads RNC in pledge to 'cheat like hell' in November elections
After President Donald Trump told attendees at the Republican midterm convention Thursday night that "we want honesty in our elections," he led them in a...
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Qld breach bail laws face heavy criticism in parliament submissions
In more than 250 submissions to Queensland parliament on the proposed bail laws overhaul, experts from policing, legal professions, and advocacy services...
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CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
The documents illustrate security analysts' tracking of bin Laden's movements and support system, as well as concerns about possible threats to U.S. Newsi...
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Germany's election and the UK's sanctions signals political warfare
Two significant shifts this week showed political warfare is on full display in Europe. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links...
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'Nothing to hide': Brazil's presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro under corruption investigation
Brazil's right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro says he has "nothing to hide" in a corruption investigation that was revealed just weeks befor...
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Why are plans for Gloucestershire's 'super council' on hold?
Seven councils were to be merged into one in Gloucestershire but the government has paused its national plans over legal queries. Newsiline summarises thi...
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UK government rejects 'kill switch' idea for dangerous AI
The Cabinet Office, which leads on AI safety, says the UK "cannot simply turn AI off". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology and lin...
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Vets can diagnose bluetongue to cut test delays
The government announces the change in approach as the virus continues to spread in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Police boss criticised for 127-date theatre tour
Colin Sutton's office says it will take place in his own time and will not affect his work. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Polanski selected as Green Party candidate for Starmer's former seat
The Green Party leader said the party is the "underdog" in Holborn and St Pancras but "can win". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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'Landmark' NT novel wins best fiction at Prime Minister's Literary Awards
A novel based on the oral history of Yolŋu people has taken out the fiction prize at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards, with judges describing...
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Putin and Iranian president arrive in India for summit focusing on war
Vladimir Putin arrives in India for talks ahead of an 11-member BRICS summit set to be dominated by conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine. Newsiline sum...
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Germany: Far right lead in upcoming state election polls
Polling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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Singapore's ministers get a bump to already world-leading salaries
Moves to increase the pay of Singapore's famously well-paid political appointment holders will see the prime minister's package increase to $S3.6 million,...
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Former Carlton president apologises to ex-wife as lewd photo defamation case settles
Luke Sayers says he accepts Cate Sayers did not post photo of his genitals as she says settlement closes ‘painful and difficult chapter’ Embattled former...
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We want to move beyond elections, face of India's 'cockroach' movement tells BBC
It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Missouri is poised to revert to former districts after Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed map
The decision means Missouri could run the November general election with different U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and li...
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Trump's vow of $5,000 payments to Americans faces bipartisan criticism
Republicans are back in Dallas Thursday night as they wrap up their unprecedented midterm convention. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour P...
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A look at the young conservative movement a year after Charlie Kirk's killing
Charlie Kirk's influence is still deeply felt at the Republicans' midterm convention. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and link...