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Japan's superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent
Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Rooney, Hart and Richards row down Hudson River
Wayne Rooney rows down the Hudson River with fellow BBC pundits Joe Hart and Micah Richards. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Why England and France still have something to play for
Neither side wanted to be playing in the third-place playoff, but there is still plenty on the line when England and France meet. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Helicopters dump water as huge Norway fire destroys homes
The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in Drammen and has spread to a nearby forest, authorities say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Australian man detained by ICE in Los Angeles after earlier arrest attempt in Las Vegas
Footage shows Phu Nguyen, 57, being partially handcuffed by plainclothes agents in a Las Vegas airport terminal An man believed to be an Australian citize...
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Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licenses. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Germany news: Merz moots Cabinet reshuffle after Spahn exit
Chancellor Merz has said he might use the forced resignation of a senior ally as a chance to reshuffle his Cabinet. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Germany news: Minister warns of high terror threat
Germany’s interior minister has warned of a heightened security threat, saying an attack could be imminent. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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India news: 'Cockroach' party warns of protest infiltrators
The CJP said people linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP and Delhi Police had infiltrated its protest and planned to make provocative statements t...
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India: Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'second freedom movement'
Social activist Wangchuk, who is continuing his hunger strike from hospital, urged people to attend Cockroach Janta Party's march to parliament. Newsilin...
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India news: Sonam Wangchuk calls for 'India's second freedom movement' on Monday
Social activist Wangchuk, who is continuing his hunger strike from hospital, urged people to attend Cockroach Janta Party's march to parliament. Newsilin...
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India news: CJP to call for Modi's resignation after Sonam Wangchuk 'forcefully' shifted to hospital
Abhijeet Dipke said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will now demand the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly shif...
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India news: Sonam Wangchuk 'forcefully' shifted to hospital by police on 21st day of hunger strike
The CJP alleged Wangchuk was forcibly taken from the demonstration site, while police said the activist was transferred for urgent medical care following...
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Albanese issues Opposition a One Nation 'test' at launch of Islamophobia report response
Angus Taylor has been challenged to follow the lead of former prime minister John Howard in how he handles Pauline Hanson. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive
Beatrix was one of many drivers stuck in miles-long queues on the motorway following a crash. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Pauline Hanson denies rumoured rift with Barnaby Joyce over Tommy Robinson podcast
One Nation leader, in London to speak at CPAC, says Italian trip with Gina Rinehart was ‘no cost’ to taxpayers Get our breaking news email, free app or da...
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Rural residents back heating oil protection plan
Households reliant on heating oil as a fuel source say better regulation of pricing is needed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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Is the fear of unintentionally going viral changing clubbing for Gen Z?
For some young clubbers, the fear is not dancing badly, it's becoming content. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts a...
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Amid elections, 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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U.S. and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifie...
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Researchers working on artificial placentas for premature babies
The aim of the technology is to give babies born too soon a few more weeks to grow and develop in womb-like conditions, and a better chance of a long and...
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Three years after fatal shark attack, community cements teacher's legacy
A regional community was left shaken after Simon Baccanello was killed in a shark attack in 2023. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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'Failed' university scheme hurting home ownership prospects
There are calls for the government to dump a scheme that has more than doubled the cost of some degrees. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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'I'd rather not leave the house so I don't get into more debt'
Great Yarmouth has some of the highest levels of problem debt in the country, but help is at hand. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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'Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley
A new documentary shows the impact Wham! Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts and links readers to the original publi...
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Control, threats, disfiguring surgery: My life inside Jeffrey Epstein's 'cult'
"Anya" gives the BBC a rare account of how sex-criminal financier Epstein lured and abused his “assistants”. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Lib Dems urge FA and Uefa to withdraw from Fifa
Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game". Newsiline summarises this repo...
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‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide whi...
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Arrival of huge US thrift chain Savers unsettles Geelong op shops
Charity op shops in Geelong are feeling threatened by the arrival of US megastore Savers. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and lin...
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Live: Raiders host Rabbitohs looking to continue race for NRL finals
The Raiders look to keep their finals hopes alive, hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Canberra stadium. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Footage shows Australian man handcuffed by ICE agents in Las Vegas airport
The 57-year-old was later arrested for overstaying his Visa and is currently detained at an ICE processing centre in California. Newsiline summarises this...
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Why India's reopening a nuclear power plant built in the 1960s
Despite repeated setbacks and isolation, India continues to hold onto its nuclear dream. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and link...
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Rescue crews searching for canoeist, missing in Goulburn River
An SES spokesperson said the missing man is a "strong swimmer", but the water in the river is "flowing quite rapidly". Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Hanson ‘undermining social cohesion’, Albanese says, as Labor responds to Islamophobia envoy’s report
Government’s response to 54 recommendations made by Aftab Malik includes new education taskforce and federal police social cohesion team Get our breaking...
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Conman targeted the elderly to defraud them out of millions
Steven Long stole £11.5m from 115 victims to fund his lavish lifestyle. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to...
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Indian activist on hunger strike for 20 days forcibly taken to hospital
Sonam Wangchuk had urged people to join a protest march to parliament on 20 July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...