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UN urges adherence to mine ban treaty
Countries must uphold international law limiting the use of anti-personnel mines, which kill and maim civilians long after conflicts have ended, the UN hu...
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World News in Brief: Reduced violence in Lebanon, shortages in Gaza, rising debt impacts development funding
Although United Nations peacekeepers continue to observe violence and exchanges of fire in Lebanon, the level is significantly reduced when compared to th...
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A turning point for Haiti? New security force takes fight to powerful gangs
Passengers look out of the back of a brightly-coloured shared pick-up style taxi, known locally in Haiti as a “tap tap” as it makes its way along the Boul...
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Monica Juma: Steering global cooperation at a time of converging threats
Criminal networks are moving faster, reaching further and blurring the lines between threats. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and...
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‘Some question if Ebola is real’: how trust is central in fighting DRC outbreak
In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning the community’s trust first and foremost,...
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UN officials call for urgent action in Yemen to push peace, reduce hunger
Top UN officials called for bolstered efforts to stave off rising hunger and foster a path towards permanent peace in Yemen as they briefed the Security C...
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How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago
When Germany and Poland signed the Treaty on Good‑Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation in 1991, they chose partnership over enmity and became close...
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Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow
England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament opener....
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Donald Trump maintains Iran will never have nuclear weapons
Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 in France, Donald Trump says Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he den...
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Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland
Three days before his killing, Semyon Skrepetsky had protested outside the Russian embassy in Berlin. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Germany's Merz: Who are his international allies?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has forged relations with Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Giorgia Meloni. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Jacinta Allan refuses to admit cost of CFMEU corruption to taxpayers
Embattled Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has refused to answer repeated questions over how much CFMEU corruption has cost taxpayers in the state, a scand...
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How Yes Sir, I Can Boogie became Scotland's unofficial national anthem
From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause
Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Germany news: Population shrinks for first time since 2020
A dip in net migration meant it could not cancel out Germany's low birth rates in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Germany news: Population shrinks for first time since COVID-induced dip in 2020
A dip in net migration meant it could not cancel out Germany's low birth rates in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How Israel could complicate Iran peace negotiations. And, World Cup highlights
Israel has been sidelined in the agreement between the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher fo...
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Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin. Newsiline summarise...
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Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Father of Australian girl shot by police while visiting Pakistan demands justice
Hania Ahmed, 9, died after Punjab police opened fire on suspected robbers as well as her family in Chakwal Get our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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Sigh of relief in Africa as the Strait of Hormuz 'reopens'
A potential US-Iran agreement could lower energy, fertilizer, and food prices in Africa if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Williams sisters will play Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard
Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Officer tells inquest he gave man one second to drop knife before fatal shot
A Special Emergency Response Team officer tells a coronial inquest it took one second or less to storm a bathroom and fire the shot that killed Far North...
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'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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US-Iran deal: Tehran says Israel withdrawal from Lebanon key
Iran’s top diplomat says any continued Israeli presence in Lebanon would violate the interim U.S.–Iran deal to end the war. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show
The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Alice Springs Victims of Crimes branch to close amid funding insecurity
The Alice Springs branch of Victims of Crime NT will be closed by the end of the week, with the organisation's chief executive citing funding insecurity....
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Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge
A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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India blocks Telegram before a nationwide medical college entrance exam
The Indian government said Telegram was used to "defraud candidates" taking the NEET medical entrance exam. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche...
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Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and...
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Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair
Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...