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A very quick guide to Burnham - when does he actually become PM?
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Young people in NI to be offered MenB vaccine from 31 July
The two-dose vaccine will be offered to all Year 14 pupils and under-25s starting university in September. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Telstra ignored warnings about equipment issue ahead of national outage, inquiry hears
A US-based supplier repeatedly warned Telstra that specific server equipment needed updating. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and...
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Amid sinking popularity, Trump moves election desperation to 'DEFCON 5'
Using a prime-time address to the nation to repeat long-debunked claims about the 2020 election defeat is a desperate and unusual move. Newsiline summaris...
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Relief for marine experts as whale helped out of shallow estuary
A juvenile southern right whale has been saved by a pod of dolphins after it was stranded in an estuary in WA's south for two weeks. Newsiline summarises...
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School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Xi Jinping calls for international cooperation in AI development at WAIC in Shanghai
Xi Jinping marked his first in-person attendance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where Xi shared China's vision of A...
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Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking. Newsiline...
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Man caught driving homemade car fashioned from mobility scooter
The disqualified driver had made the car from a gopher mobility scooter and the body of a child's ride-in car, and will appear in court at a later date. N...
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Taking violence seriously is more complex than a royal commission
Experts are divided about whether there should be a royal commission into violence against women but say the solutions to the problem are already known an...
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Japan revises law on royals, keeps blocking women from throne
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original...
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Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original p...
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How do you split the bill with friends?
Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher f...
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'Mind-blowing' ancient bones discovery sparked by family holiday
The "once in a lifetime" discovery in Pembrokeshire could rewrite history, researchers say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Catfished teen gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles
Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain
The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Government expected to rebuff key recommendations to tackle Islamophobia
It’s taken ten months for the government to respond to the report handed down by the special envoy to combat Islamophobia. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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The Commonwealth Games come to Glasgow next week - is the city ready?
Glasgow will welcome athletes against a backdrop of roadworks and refurbishments - but organisers stress the city is ready. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Bus driver found guilty over fatal CBD crash appeals conviction
Lindsay Franics Selby was found guilty last year of driving without due care and attention when he struck and killed 18-year-old Tia Cameron in 2024. News...
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Toilet germs and other things living in your make-up brushes
Various studies have shown that make-up tools, including brushes, can harbour a range of bacteria, including opportunistic pathogens. Newsiline summarises...
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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The 85-year-old living in her own art installation
After careers as a teacher, cookbook author and TV chef, Sue Kreitzman's life took a different path. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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MP calls for Widdecombe memorial in Parliament
Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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PNG ousts Taiwan officials, seeks to 'reassure' China after Australian treaty
Papua New Guinea will close Taiwan's trade mission in the country, freezing out its fifth largest trading partner in a major strategic move designed to re...
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Supreme Court battle over traditional owner consultation pauses flood works
The Victorian government and a regional water authority have admitted they did not property consult with traditional owners before approving a controversi...
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Australians need better understanding of Holocaust, professor tells inquiry
A Monash University professor has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion of the importance of Holocaust teachings. Newsiline summar...
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Telstra executive says server software update could have prevented outage - video
Telstra's executive for end-to-end resilience, Gerard Tracey, concedes that had the company invested in replacing a 15-year-old server, which cost $30,000...
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Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report...
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A Tide-Fueled Trove of Biodiversity in Guinea-Bissau
The expansive mudflats, sandy beaches, and mangrove forests of the Bijagós archipelago support an array of migratory shorebirds and large numbers of sea t...
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Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife
Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get...
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How the Hawks are making their two-ruck strategy work
Once thought to be dead and buried, the era of the dual ruck has been resuscitated by a handful of clubs in finals contention, including Hawthorn. Newsili...
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'Shocking vulnerabilities': Trump makes sweeping claims China meddled in US elections
The US president made broad election security claims, laying groundwork for the federal government to take action. Newsiline summarises this report from S...
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Landslide buries people, destroys buildings in south-western China
A landslide in south-western China's Chongqing municipality has buried people in rubble and destroyed a roadway and a number of buildings, according to st...
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Breaking: Landslide buries people, destroys buildings in south-western China
A landslide in south-western China's Chongqing province has buried people in rubble and destroyed a roadway and a number of buildings, according to state...