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Nicaragua continues to weaken political freedoms, UN warns
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Wednesday condemned new threats from Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega to hinder civil rights and prevent di...
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World News in Brief: Aid for Ukraine, drone attacks in Sudan, DR Congo deaths, neurological disorders in the Americas
UN partners launched the Winter Response Plan to help 2.1 million people in Ukraine survive another cold season as the country grapples with the on-going...
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Deadly Afghanistan floods kill at least 26 as aid agencies race to reach survivors
Flash floods have killed at least 26 people across eastern Afghanistan, including 23 in the mountainous province of Nuristan, where homes, markets and roa...
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Security Council LIVE: Can critical minerals fuel peace instead of conflict?
The Security Council meets this morning to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering the clean energy transition. Newsiline summa...
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From lithium to nickel: How the UN is helping countries make the most of critical minerals
The world's shift to clean energy is driving huge demand for critical minerals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and copper. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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France: Minister quits over pesticide bill — but is staying
Environment Minister Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as we...
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Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward". Newsiline summarises thi...
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Liverpool issue bans as £1.2m seized from ticket touts
Liverpool issue hundreds of lifetime bans after more than £1.2m of assets relating to the illegal selling of tickets was seized by police. Newsiline summa...
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Oasis overtake The Beatles in all-time UK album chart
The Gallagher brothers surpass their idols on a list published for the 70th anniversary of the album chart. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust
The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and li...
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'Would Beckham do it?' - Fury stands by Thailand fight
Tyson Fury says modern-day sports stars think they are "bigger than they actually are" after choosing to fight in front of just 1,500 fans in Thailand. Ne...
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Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full s...
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Her son was killed by ICE at a traffic stop. She says she's still waiting for justice
Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was fatally shot by an ICE agent two months into President Trump's second term. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and...
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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YouTube star MrBeast marries Thea Booysen
The world's biggest YouTuber said he had finally found his "Mrs Beast". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to...
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Germany news: Prosecutors search Deutsche Bank headquarters
Officials are reportedly investigating fraudulent tax claims made by the bank's subsidiary Postbank between 2008 and 2010. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Germany News: Energy Minister says fuel tax relief not to be extended
The tax relief was introduced to mitigate the impact of the Iran war on German consumers but it expired at the end of June. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Will surge in German business bankruptcies hit growth?
Company insolvencies in Germany are rising sharply. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original p...
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France: Environment minister quits over pesticide bill
Monique Barbut submitted her resignation in protest over the reintroduction of pesticides that scientists say harm human health as well as bee populations...
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U.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea
The attacks overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, one of the conflict's mediators, where a senior Iranian official held talks potentially aimed at...
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'This phase of government is about reprioritising'
Andy Burnham addresses the latest government policy announcement saying this phase of government is a reprioritising. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris suburbs
Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, had previously denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed. Newsiline su...
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Southampton boss Eckert charged by FA over Spygate
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert is charged by the Football Association for his role in the Spygate scandal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded Australia stop "exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation" over the South China Sea after Penny Wo...
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OpenAI says its AI model went rogue and hacked startup
OpenAI called it an "unprecedented cyber incident" and pledged to support a joint investigation, with renewed attention to the risks of advanced artificia...
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AI agent went rogue, hacked AI startup Hugging Face: OpenAI
OpenAI called it an "unprecedented cyber incident" and pledged to support a joint investigation, with enewed attention to the risks of advanced artificial...
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OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola - Italian FA
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed. Newsiline summarises th...
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Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal
Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile Get our breaking news em...
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Government reveals proposed design for new aquatics centre for 2032 Games
The state has revealed it has chosen three firms to design the aquatic centre, including ARM Architecture, NH Architecture and Queensland-based Arkhefield...
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Ukraine renews strikes on Russia's largest online retailer
Ukraine's military has again targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links re...
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What forecasters expect this hurricane season, as Tropical Storm Bertha edges along
The El Niño weather pattern could limit how many Atlantic storms form this year. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the o...
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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall but damage appears limited
Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Niño weather pattern will counter its worst effects. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News...
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Austria turns Hitler's birthplace into police station
The house where Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 is now a police station. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links reader...
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The house where Adolf Hitler was born is the new headquarters of the local police in Braunau, Austria. The move has sparked controversy
Controversy has surrounded the renovation of the building in Braunau, Austria to this day. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engl...
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Police station opens in Hitler's birth house
Controversy has surrounded the renovation of the building in Braunau, Austria to this day. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engl...