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Heirs of 'odious' 167-year-old Supreme Court ruling see modern parallels
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney spoke about reconciliation at a church in the shadow of the Supreme Court last week as the high co...
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Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 4, as French President Macron visits Syria
The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled. Newsiline...
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Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism?
The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti s...
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Social media companies not asking for proof of age despite higher penalties
Only one out of 10 platforms asked to verify a user's age when setting up a new account. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and link...
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NATO summit set to begin in Turkey
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, the illusion of appeasing Trump has vanished—and Europe is being forced to take primary responsibility for its...
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Former U.S. ambassador on Turkey hosting the NATO summit
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Trump's FIFA call opens a 'slippery slope,' says sports columnist Christine Brennan
NPR's A Martinez speaks with USA Today sports columnist Christine Brennan about the World Cup match between the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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France's Marine Le Pen fraud conviction upheld, with a 15-month ban on running for office
Under the appeals verdict, the far-right leader may be able to run for president in 2027, though she would have to wear an ankle monitor. Newsiline summar...
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France's Marine Le Pen awaits verdict in pivotal case
A guilty verdict will result in the far-right leader being barred from running for president in 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Why Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burden
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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How Volkswagen's huge workforce became a liability
The struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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China's Xi urges 'all-out' efforts amid deadly storms
China is reeling from multiple extreme weather events, including tornadoes and thunderstorms. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All E...
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Deadline arrives for homeless to leave campsite
People living at a homeless hotspot in Wagga were given until today to move on, but some say they still have nowhere to go. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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ICAC asks former uni chief how he made 'an error of that magnitude'
An incoming vice-chancellor was providing input into a university review before his consulting firm later secured millions of dollars of related work, the...
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The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London
Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation...
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Report into mother and baby homes to be published
The report will contain a number of findings and recommendations, including on areas for an upcoming public inquiry to look into further. Newsiline summar...
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Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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India news: Delhi to supply Indonesia with BrahMos missiles
PM Narendra Modi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the start of a two-day visit to Jakarta. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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'Faeces, urine and dirt': Piggery owners in court on animal cruelty charges
Five co-owners of an Adelaide Plains piggery are collectively accused of ill-treating their animals, including allegedly failing to ensure the animals had...
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People Fixing The World
The people turning life experience into business ideas with funding and other support Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links...
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Watch: Moment rare tornado lashes central Chinese cities
Videos shared with the BBC show debris flying through the air as the storm swept through Ezhou and Huanggang in Hubei province. Newsiline summarises this...
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Security staff intervene during bottle shop robbery
Security staff restrain a suspect during an alleged assault and robbery at a bottle shop in Hobart's north. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Calls for NSW top public prosecutor's removal over media leak
The inquiry into children's identity protection was called in October last year, but has focused almost solely on the leaking of the story to media. Newsi...
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NSW’s top prosecutor gave false evidence on media leak about young Indigenous offender, inquiry finds
Sally Dowling admits her office pitched the story but says it was not authorised by her, while her colleagues call her ‘a person of integrity’ Follow our...
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'Completely unimaginable': Man critically injured in robot vacuum fire
The family of a Perth man critically injured when a robot vacuum caught fire at his home say their lives have been "turned upside down" by the "horrific"...
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NATO summit: Allies in Ankara for talks, defense deals
The leaders of NATO's 32 member states are holding two days of talks in the Turkish capital. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All En...
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Eighteen-year-old football player left in critical condition after apartment fall
Less than 24 hours after completing the Gold Coast half marathon, a teenager has been left fighting for life after falling from an apartment complex. News...
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China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka
Brad Parks came up with the idea for a new sport while on a family picnic 50 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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Tributes flow for Nathan Fitzgerald following game day head injury
The younger brother of footy player and teacher Nathan Fitzgerald, who died last night, has described him as a "gentle, wonderful" soul who cherished his...
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Brisbane runner 'hesitant' to report harassment ordeal
A Brisbane mother says police can improve the way they respond to harassment complaints after she was followed by a car during her morning run. Newsiline...
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India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations
Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Officer filmed punching man was using 'approved manoeuvre', police say
NSW Police say an officer filmed repeatedly punching a man in the back of the head on in Western Sydney on Monday night was using an "approved manoeuvre"....
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Authorities urge public not to panic as bird flu tally climbs
A further two suspected cases have been detected, while authorities across the country ask for calm. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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AI models already ‘doing things their creators never intended’, Australia’s assistant technology minister warns
Andrew Charlton says artificial intelligence ‘cheating, deceiving, going their own way’ – and time to get ahead of it is in testing lab Follow our Austral...