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Government coverage encompasses the decisions, policies and actions of elected leaders and state institutions that affect everyday life. This topic tracks domestic political developments across multiple democracies, from parliamentary debates and policy announcements to electoral campaigns and shifts in political strategy. Readers will find reporting on how government spending, taxation and regulatory choices influence the economy, public services and household finances.

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Beyond domestic politics, this section also covers international relations and cross-border policy developments that shape geopolitical stability and global affairs. Whether it's trade negotiations, defence posturing or diplomatic initiatives, government actions on the world stage carry consequences for citizens at home. The topic reflects the reality that political decisions made in Westminster, Canberra, Washington and elsewhere create ripples across borders.

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US medics slam Trump vaccine order as Air Force One ‘catering cart’ escape claim emerges

  • Trump ordered a review and restructuring of federal childhood vaccine recommendations.
  • Major US medical bodies said the proposed spacing and splitting of vaccines lacks credible supporting evidence.
  • Reports said Trump secretly changed aircraft in Turkey after an alleged Iranian threat.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on 10 August directing a review of childhood vaccination guidance. It identifies 11 diseases for which immunisation should be recommended for all children, calls for the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to be offered as three separate products…

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Ex-minister Jess Phillips admits she pulled a sickie to avoid having to defend Peter Mandelson in the Commons

  • Jess Phillips admits skipping Commons duty to dodge defending Mandelson.
  • She avoided having to publicly back him amid scrutiny.
  • Episode highlights ministerial reluctance over defending controversial colleagues.

Former minister Jess Phillips has admitted to feigning illness to avoid appearing in the House of Commons to defend Peter Mandelson at a time when he was facing scrutiny. The disclosure offers a rare, candid glimpse into how government ministers can manoeuvre to sidestep politically awkward duties, and…

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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

  • Syrian court sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia for war crimes.
  • His brother was also convicted; ruling is first since Assad's fall.
  • Conflict killed about 500,000 people over 14 years.

A Syrian court sentenced ousted president Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday, finding them guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria's 14-year civil conflict, which killed roughly half a million people. The ruling, handed down by the Fourth…

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Inside the furious battle for power: Odds for a Democratic victory REVEALED as more Trump-backed seats added to flip list

  • Odds for a Democratic midterm win are being reassessed
  • More Trump-backed seats added to the "flip" watch list
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The Daily Mail reports on the intensifying battle for control of Congress ahead of the US midterm elections, focusing on the latest odds of a Democratic victory and highlighting additional Republican-held, Trump-backed seats that have been added to lists of races considered vulnerable to flipping. The piece underscores…

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More than 3,000 migrants in just 22 days: Burnham’s small boats policy ‘in tatters’ as number to have arrived under Labour tops 80,000

  • Over 3,000 migrants arrived via small boats in 22 days
  • Total Channel crossings under Labour now exceed 80,000
  • Critics say government's small boats policy has failed

More than 3,000 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats over a 22-day period in early August, taking the total number of arrivals since Labour came to power past 80,000, prompting fresh criticism of the government's handling of the crisis. The figures have intensified pressure on ministers, including…

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