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Scott Mills was highest paid BBC star before sacking
The former Radio 2 breakfast host earned about £745,000 from the BBC in the last financial year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Government failing Farage over security, says Jenrick
It comes as the police investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death sparks renewed debate over politicians' security. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Feeling congested this winter? A common medicinal ingredient might not be helping
A popular ingredient in cold and flu tablets does not work as well as claimed — why are they still being sold? Newsiline summarises this report from SBS N...
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Launceston General Hospital experiencing 'impacted' capacity due to high demand
Tasmania's top health official says the Launceston General Hospital is experiencing "impacted" capacity and is urging patients to only attend if it is a m...
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Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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'The Trojan Teddy Bear': The promise and peril of childhood in the age of AI
AI is moving beyond chatbots and into toys, dolls, and robots built to befriend children. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers...
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Wimbledon school crash driver's trial set for 2027
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau at a Wimbledon school. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Wildfires burn across UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m
Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of £46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year. News...
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Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Dad who died helping two children in sea named
A dad who died alongside another man on Sunday is named locally as Wayne Taylor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz
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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'Don't let blood be on your hands', mother tells inquiry
The mum of Elise Sebastian, who died in a mental health unit, gives evidence to the Lampard Inquiry. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Breaking: Victorian teachers set to strike again following deadlocked negotiations
A fresh statewide strike by Victorian public school teachers will he held next week, after negotiations with the Victorian government reached an impasse....
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Aussie investors fear millions in losses as alleged fake bond scheme unravels
The financial watchdog is seeking to shut down an investment company accused of taking $17 million from 80 victims, including by promoting fake bonds. New...
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'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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How deadly have the heatwaves in England and Wales been?
Experts suggest more than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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Train crash driver died from traumatic injuries
An inquest hears Shaun Burton died in the collision in which 102 people needed hospital treatment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Removing tax from food could cost £14m - minister
Treasury says a GST removal from essential grocery items would mostly benefit the richest islanders. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Shayna Jack announces swimming retirement on eve of Commonwealth Games
Gold medal-winning Australian swimmer Shayna Jack says she will retire at the end of the Commonwealth Games. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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A winner and true friend - Bartoli on France boss Deschamps
Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli speaks about her friendship with France boss Didier Deschamps. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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France v Spain semi-final: Titans clash as players respond to 'racist' column
A former Spanish prime minister's column on the French squad has drawn condemnation from Madrid to Paris on the eve of a semi. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Germany news: Military conscientious objections spike
The number of people applying for conscientious objection to military service has risen sharply and there were around 5,100 heat-related deaths recorded i...
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Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments
Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. has been extended until 2029
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original pu...
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Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the origin...
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France arrests arson suspects amid Fontainebleau forest fire
Firefighters are attempting to tackle a major fire burning since Sunday in the much-visited Fontainebleau forest, near France's capital Paris. Newsiline s...
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South East Water to pay £30.5m over failures
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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Sydney’s new metro line offers 110km/h speeds and an end to replacement buses – just don’t ask about the start date
Commuter disruptions will soon be over, but Chris Minns doesn’t want to ‘tempt fate’ with a date the NSW government can’t meet Get our breaking news email...
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NSW scrapped this 'frustrating' road rule. Should other jurisdictions follow?
The NRMA is encouraging all states and territories to follow the lead of NSW in removing reduced speed limits for roadworks outside construction hours. Ne...
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Giant petrel found on Noosa beach tests negative for bird flu
The giant petrel was taken to RSPCA Queensland's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre where it underwent testing by Biosecurity Queensland as part of its survei...
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Legal action dropped against Ann Marie Smith's NDIS provider
Federal Court proceedings have been dropped against the former company responsible for caring for South Australian woman Ann Marie Smith, who died six yea...
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EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Bangkok pub fire death toll rises to at least 30 as leaders vow to improve safety standards
Dozens more remain in critical condition. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the ful...
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How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers
India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...