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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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Why are MPs voting on assisted dying again?
A Labour MP has brought forward an identical bill to the previous attempt, saying she wants peers to "finish the job". Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Ex-Tory campaign chief pleads guilty over election bet
Anthony Lee passed confidential information to his wife Laura Lee about when the 2024 election would be held. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Badenoch denies housing benefit cuts plan would make people homeless
The Conservatives say £4bn could be cut from the housing benefit bill to help fund increased defence spending. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?
Donald Trump pledges $5,000 to every American, if the Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Camden leader to stand for Keir Starmer's old seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali will contest Holborn and St Pancras for Labour on 8 October. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers t...
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PM would consider independence referendum if 'clear consensus' emerges
Andy Burnham had previously told First Minister John Swinney that a second referendum is "off limits". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Phillipson sets up 'class unit' as social mobility advisers ditched
The equalities minister says the move will bring government efforts to tackle disadvantage "in-house". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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National security can't come at expense of social security, Burnham says
The prime minister says he will fund defence and get the welfare bill down in "the Labour way". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers. Newsiline summar...
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Colombia's new president loosens gun control rules
President Abelardo de la Espriella has lifted a decade-long suspension on permits to carry legal firearms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Commentator Tim Montgomerie quits Reform following suspension
The political commentator, who defected from the Tories 18 months ago, was suspended from Reform UK last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Highest paid world leader to get $1m salary increase
Singapore's government says it will raise the annual salaries of its ministers and other office holders, including its prime minister who is the highest p...
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Reform UK would ban full-face coverings in public
It comes after masked men gathered in Dover to protest against small boat crossings. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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Some veterans to be called up to test UK's war resilience
An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Shetland spaceport project secures £30m of UK government investment
The funding will be used to build two more launchpads. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the...
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Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers hurt
Sarah Jones told MPs the violence sparked by the arrival of 120 migrants in a single dinghy was "intimidating and thuggish". Newsiline summarises this rep...
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UK begins talks to rejoin EU security missions
The deal could see British officials take part in crisis management operations for the first time since Brexit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Plans for major overhaul councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital
Hafidh Ameir Hassan kept a low profile and was rarely seen in public with the president. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Kenya minister warns foreigners against 'misusing' visas to trade
Kenya is due to start enforcing measures to restrict foreign nationals from operating small-scale businesses. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...