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Telstra under growing pressure over outage compensation
Telstra is assessing outage compensation claims, but consumer advocates say the process is cumbersome and puts the onus back on customers rather than the...
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Germany's Merz receives death threat from Iranian newspaper
In retaliation for Khamenei's death, the Tehran daily listed 13 world leaders, including Merz, as targets. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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Iranian newspaper threatens German Chancellor Merz
A major Iranian newspaper has published a threat of "retaliation" against German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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Japan ramps up defences amid concerns about China's 'military activities'
While the world has been watching the rise of China, Japan has been in the midst of its biggest defence shift since World War II. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Batteries charge ahead as data centres fuel gas turbine costs: CSIRO
Falling battery costs and a data centre-fuelled dash for gas have overturned decades of accepted wisdom: gas is no longer the cheapest way to meet peak po...
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Child exploitation 'hiding in plain sight' in Thailand's sex industry
Thailand is struggling against a "hidden" world of child sexual exploitation that requires action from both the tourism industry and law enforcement agenc...
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Florida to execute 3 of its oldest death row inmates by the end of the month
Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last. Newsiline summarises this report...
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An autobiographical manga written by a cannibal made me question my career
In a rare bookstore in Japan, I find a manga written by a convicted cannibal. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers t...
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No fee, no sign-in: The art class removing 'barriers' to recovery
In regional NSW, one program shows that creativity may be the key to better mental health. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and li...
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Monet, Renoir, van Gogh masterpieces appear in two new blockbuster exhibitions
More than 150 years after the first Impressionist exhibition in Paris, the Art Gallery of South Australia and Geelong Gallery cast new light on the influe...
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Quiz: Dust off your passport and join us on a trip
Which of these peaks isn't in the Himalayas? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, arrived safely at the International Space Station Tuesday, bringi...
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Massive data center buildout poses latest inflation threat for consumers
Investment in data centers has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as well as electricity, more expensive. Newsiline summarises th...
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What to know about Trump shrinking 2 national monuments in Utah
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will scale back the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah. Newsiline summari...
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A sweet discovery: Astronomers say sugar is lurking in the space between stars
Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that's also found in raspberries. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and link...
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There's no evidence this Mitch McConnell photo is AI-generated
The 84-year-old Republican hasn't been seen in public for weeks and says he is recovering from a fall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Police say Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as motive investigated
Counter terror police say they have obtained a warrant to hold a 28-year-old suspect for up to seven days. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Hubble Sees Crimson Cloud and Stars
Blue and white stars shine brilliantly against a crimson background of glowing gas in this July 3, 2026, image of stellar nursery LH 95 from NASA’s Hubble...
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England's one-day woes continue with India defeat
Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India. Ne...
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E. Jean Carroll has been paid $5.8 million, three years after Trump sex abuse and defamation verdict
President Donald Trump's lawyers have vowed to continue appealing. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the o...
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E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case
The payment comes three years after a jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Live: France and Spain meet for a spot in the World Cup final
France are the overwhelming favourites for the FIFA World Cup, but first they will have to battle past European champions Spain in Dallas. Newsiline summa...
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Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston Villa
Manchester United complete the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Aging politicians face questions over health transparency after Graham's death
Graham's death and the 84-year-old McConnell's hospitalization come amid a reckoning about the nation's aging leaders. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed
The majority of Buffett's charitable gifts — worth more than $61 billion — have gone to the Gates Foundation since he announced the plan to give away his...
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What it means when federal authorities say vehicles are 'weaponized'
The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration's i...
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Secret friendlies and promoting youngsters - Alonso's first week at Chelsea
Chelsea's entire pre-season is already mapped out by new boss Xabi Alonso, keen to make an early impact on his players before the season begins. Newsiline...
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Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'dangerous and uncharted' threat to press freedom
Media advocates have reacted with alarm to subpoenas issued to five New York Times journalists who reported on security concerns about the new Air Force O...
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Trump ditches plan to charge shipping fees in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump reneges on his pledge to charge a 20 per cent fee on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after saying he would introduce it. Newsiline su...
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Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies
The government provides an update on its national resilience plans "should the worst ever happen". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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'Weird stuff is going to happen' - Scheffler and McIlroy on sun-baked Birkdale
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy discuss the firm and fiery conditions expected at Royal Birkdale for this week's Open Championship. Newsiline summarise...
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Probe into claims Southport victims' NHS records accessed
The father of one of the young girls who survived the attack says he is "appalled" by the possibility. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Why it's so difficult for the U.S. to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Commercial vessels have been avoiding traditional routes through the strait out of fear of Iranian mines. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHo...
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T. rex 'Gus' sells for record-breaking $50.1 million
The Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton surpassed its pre-sale estimate and set a new auction record for a dinosaur fossil. Newsiline summarises this report from D...
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Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Row after Tory bid to make Burnham face MPs before autumn fails
The Tories have accused Labour of "running scared" after ministers denied them a chance to delay Parliament's summer break. Newsiline summarises this repo...