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Sao Tome and Principe balances global powers
As voters head to the polls, Sao Tome and Principe is attracting international scrutiny. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Englis...
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Verstappen top in first practice as Hadjar takes grid penalty
Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton at the top of the times in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this re...
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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner. Newsiline summarises this...
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Burnham promises to 'bring back hope' as he becomes Labour leader
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Andy Burnham is Labour leader: What is he promising?
The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party. Newsiline summarises...
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Oscar-wining actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in TV's Casualty and Home Alone 2. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Newborn babies in England to be tested for SMA
All newborn babies in England will be tested for the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), as part of a major study. Newsiline summarises this re...
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German politician faces calls to resign over surrogacy child
Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too. Newsiline summarises...
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'I have a plan,' Labour's new leader says
The new Labour leader says he has listened over the past 25 years and he has a plan going forward. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Can Andy Burnham solve the housing crisis?
The Labour government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes in England over the course of this Parliament - but it is already falling behind on this...
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Trump drops BBC's commercial arm from Panorama lawsuit, but main case remains
The US president removes BBC Studios from his defamation lawsuit over a controversial documentary. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Police investigate death threat against Reform politician
Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Boy attacked by zoo crocodile has had seven operations and is smiling again, say parents
The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Lao authorities charge distillery owners over fatal methanol poisoning
Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, died after the incident at the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024. Newsiline summarises...
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Burnham to become next UK PM after Australian candidate gets one vote
Andy Burnham will be Britain's seventh prime minister in 10 years next week after winning a Labour leadership contest in which his only challenger, an Aus...
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Baristas behind bars: Thai prisoners brew a path back to daily life
It looks like a regular coffee shop, albeit set up in an old red bus. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and links readers to the ori...
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US-Iran war: UN chief calls for new diplomatic push following attacks on civilian areas
The UN Secretary-General remains deeply concerned by the continuing deadly military escalation between Iran and the United States, his spokesperson said o...
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World News in Brief: Appeal for calm in Kashmir, women on the move, increased Ebola deaths in communities, 12th anniversary of MH17
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, has appealed for calm in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir amid unrest ahead of regional elections. Newsiline summaris...
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Djibouti: Emergency alert spotlights sharp hunger spike
More than 256,000 people in Djibouti – around 25 per cent of the population – are likely to face crisis or emergency level hunger over the coming months,...
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Guterres: AI must be shaped by 'all of humanity', not a handful of powers
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged governments and technology companies to work together to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefit...
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Hunger deepens for displaced families in Sudan’s El Obeid
UN humanitarians working in war-torn Sudan on Friday highlighted rapidly growing needs among the more than 100,000 displaced people now sheltering in camp...
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Ukraine: Several killed and injured in Russian strikes
Russia carried out deadly strikes across Ukraine overnight that hit residential areas, while Ukraine said drone strikes in the Black Sea hit 12 Russian ve...
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Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for the fu...
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Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's next prime minister
Andy Burnham was confirmed as Keir Starmer's successor as British prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and l...
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Fact check: Trump revives US election fraud claims
In a primetime address, US President Donald Trump alleged Chinese voter interference in the 2020 US election. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsc...
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Moment Andy Burnham's declared new Labour leader
The Makerfield MP is confirmed as party leader at a special conference in central London, before he becomes PM. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Too hot to fly: the airports at risk from climate change
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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'I am ready' - Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham delivers a speech accepting his appointment as leader of the Labour Party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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How new PM Andy Burnham will change UK's international role
From northwest England to the global stage: Andy Burnham becomes Britain's new prime minister on Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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Takeaways from Trump's primetime speech. And, at least 2 dead in major Texas flooding
President Trump gave a primetime speech raising claims of voting vulnerabilities but offered no new evidence. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR Ne...
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Photos: When the World Cup came to town
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares as th...
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U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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UK: Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour Party leader
The ruling center-left Labour Party has selected Andy Burnham as its new leader, clearing the way for him to replace Keir Starmer as British prime ministe...
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What procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...