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Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger
A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight
August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters' frustration with the establishment. Newsiline summarises...
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reader...
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Person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, according to Maine's House speaker. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him
Retiring Michigan Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Ukraine and 9 other countries form coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
Ukraine and nine other countries have announced a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, taking advantage of Kyiv's experience of fighting R...
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Trump suggests he has left a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call
President Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to t...
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Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to walk to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain. Newsiline summarises t...
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Judge blasts Trump's IRS lawsuit as filed for 'improper purpose,' recommends attorney discipline
The ruling from U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Support for Israel not a high priority for younger Jewish Americans, new poll finds
A new poll suggests that a generational divide on Israel's actions since the Oct. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links r...
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Bison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Trump urges S.C. governor to appoint Sen. Graham's sister as temporary replacement
Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Over half of adults with learning difficulties do not live past 65, report says
The government says the findings are stark, while a campaign group says they should be "headline news". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Trump says the U.S. will reinstate its blockade on Iran and charge a toll on ships
The move comes after 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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Actor Sam Neill dies at 78
The smoothly elegant and versatile actor moved from art films to blockbusters, as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's hus...
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Serial killer to give DNA sample after claiming he murdered mum and daughter 30 years ago
Milly Dowler killer Bellfield claims he murdered the Russells - now a new DNA sample will be taken. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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States sue to stop Paramount-Warner Bros blockbuster merger
California is among the states suing to block Paramount from buying Warner Bros. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the o...
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Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Gaza Strip: EU conference pledges €900m in donations
The conference in Brussels was attended by Palestinian representatives. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links reade...
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Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run". Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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How much exercise do you need to do in a week?
Just 150 minutes of exercise a week could help you keep fit and healthy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the...
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WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to Washington after sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
The surprise death of the South Carolina senator has shaken Republicans who were already at odds with President Donald Trump and stalled on several priori...
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Counter Terrorism Police Investigating Ann Widdecombe Death
Counter terrorism police takeover the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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Germany set to restrict its Freedom of Information Act
Critics fear the reforms could weaken government transparency by curbing civil society's access to official information and limiting requests from foreign...
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Germany set to curb its Freedom of Information Act
The German government wants to amend the Freedom of Information Act. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers...
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Iran war: Trump reinstates US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says the US will restart its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian ships and those doing business with Iran. Ne...
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Two capybara pups born to UK's only breeding pair
The pups are currently in a purpose-built nursery area, complete with private pool. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environ...
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Manslaughter plea accepted in dog walker killing
Dawood Safi still faces trial for the attempted murder of his landlord and a teenage boy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon
NASA astronaut Anil Menon poses in a spacesuit for a portrait at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Jan. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results
Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Alonso wants to keep Fernandez at Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is unveiled at Stamford Bridge and says he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Taking down the Nicky Winmar statue points to a troubling double standard in our public spaces | Paul Daley
Statue honouring the Noongar man’s stand against racism was swiftly removed – yet so many monuments to men who killed and dispossessed Aboriginal people s...
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Aerial surfer Hughie Vaughan on wave pools and holding himself accountable to the ocean – video
Australian surfer Hughie Vaughan found viral fame after landing a so-called 'stalefish flipper' at a competition in a Texas wave pool last year. Newsiline...