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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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'I had stage four cancer at 14, now I'm a doctor'
Ellie Waters-Barnes survived an aggressive stage four cancer and underwent 18 months of treatment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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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...
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Do you know an athlete competing at the Commonwealth Games? We want to hear from you
If you have a connection to any Aussie athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games, get in touch with us. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Treasurer says AI key to raising productivity, lowering interest rates
The Treasurer has given an insight into his April meeting with Anthropic, arguing that Australia embracing AI is crucial for turning around the nation's l...
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'Bitterly disappointed': Outrage over methanol poisoning victims' investigation
The parents of Melbourne teen Bianca Jones, who was killed in Laos after drinking tainted alcohol, said they were "disgusted and angry". Newsiline summari...
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US hits more bridges in Iran in expansion of its air strike campaign
The United States has expanded its air strike campaign against Iran by increasingly hitting bridges, part of President Donald Trump's threats to start str...
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Trump uses address to allege Chinese election influence effort
US President Donald Trump uses a presidential speech to accuse China of improperly trying to influence the 2020 election and stop him from winning the pre...
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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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ICE agent involved in fatal shooting violent and unstable, family says
Close relatives of the ICE agent understood to have killed a Colombian man in the US this week say he has struggled with mental health issues for most of...
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Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Tasmanians lost more than $200m on pokies last financial year
Tasmanians lost $208.27 million to poker machines in 2025-26, or around $360 per person — a 6.9 per cent increase on last financial year. Newsiline summar...
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How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video
China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Canberra childcare centre closes suddenly, worker sacked
Parents at Edge Early Learning in Higgins received an email last night advising the regulator had ordered the centre to immediately shut. Newsiline summar...
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Police allegedly seize $165,000 worth of meth from outback home
Police allege more than 200 grams of methamphetamines have been seized during a drug bust at a Mount Isa home in outback Queensland. Newsiline summarises...