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Why Japan's new imperial law keeps women off the throne
New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite broad support for a female e...
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Breaking: Iran-backed Houthis declare maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
In a statement, the Houthis military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the group would enforce the blockade against its "criminal Saudi enemy" effective immed...
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Will the Tate brothers be extradited from the US to the UK?
Andrew and Tristan Tate are set to face extradition proceedings in the US as British prosecutors issued 38 new charges against the brothers. Newsiline sum...
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U.S. military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan
The total number of deaths in the war with Iran is 17, according to the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links reader...
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Parched grass reveals 'lost' 17th Century garden
The hot weather uncovers the outline of The Great Parterre, an ornate garden designed in 1699. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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US names two soldiers killed in Jordan as Iran conflict widens
The deaths bring the number of US service members killed in the war with Iran to 17, while officials work to identify remains found where a third service...
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Why are thousands of people protesting in Delhi?
Thousands of mostly young people have marched on India's parliament to demand changes to how the education system is run. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'A circuit-breaker moment': Watch Andy Burnham's first speech as PM in full
Andy Burnham spoke outside Downing Street after he replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister and leader of the Labour party. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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From the General Assembly to Harlem: Mandela’s call to action endures
Sixty-seven minutes. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Middle East: Civilians again under fire as US-Iran strikes continue
As the United States and Iran trade deadly attacks for a second week, the UN continues to call for de-escalation while highlighting the devastation caused...
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Ukraine: Deadly Russian attacks severely damage aid warehouses
Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three criti...
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‘I consider it a miracle’: Pregnant woman pulled from post-quake rubble in Venezuela
When a 12-story apartment building pancaked in La Guaira, Venezuela, following two powerful earthquakes late last month, panic ensued to save people injur...
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LIVE: Haiti endures violence and hunger, but hopes grow for a more secure future
After years of violence perpetrated by gangs, widespread insecurity and the displacement of almost 1.5 million people as well as growing humanitarian need...
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Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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3 U.S. personnel killed in Iran conflict. And, Hunter Biden opens up to NPR
Three U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Breaking: Andy Burnham becomes British PM after 'kissing hands' with King Charles
Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom's prime minister after King Charles III invited him to form a government during a meeting at Bucking...
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How 'blue dot fever' is affecting concerts
Live music remains popular, but many concerts are struggling with unsold tickets and cancellations. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle -...
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Hundreds march on Pine Gap in secretive site's biggest protest in decades
About 300 people have marched on Pine Gap in Alice Springs, protesting against its role in US military operations, in the largest protest at the top-secre...
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Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America. Newsiline summarises this...
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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak
Congo's health ministry said the deaths were recorded out of the 2,344 cases confirmed as of Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and...
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DRC's neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge
Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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DRC neighbors boost preparedness as Ebola cases surge
Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia are strengthening border screening, disease surveillance and emergency response measures. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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How fast Fox trumped divisive DeChambeau to win Open
Ryan Fox's pacy play set him apart from his peers as he triumphed at a fiery Birkdale that threatened to be overshadowed by Bryson DeChambeau's penalty, w...
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Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal
Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three U.S. service members are killed
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain
Two other young people were injured after a fountain partially collapsed in Salamanca's Ciudad Rodrigo. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Alleged murderer denies killing woman, says he knew 'something was wrong'
A man accused of murdering a woman in Adelaide's southern suburbs tells a court he is not to blame for her death, and instead alleges the crime was commit...
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UK: Andy Burnham takes office as seventh PM in 10 years
After securing the leadership of the ruling Labour Party last week, Burnham has been invited to form a government by King Charles III. Newsiline summarise...
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UK: Andy Burnham to take office as seventh PM in 10 years
After securing the leadership of the ruling Labour Party last week, Burnham will be invited to form a government by King Charles III. Newsiline summarises...
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Israel argues draft Labor platform gives 'insufficient attention' to Hamas
Israel's embassy has released a lengthy complaint ahead of Labor's national conference on the party's proposed position on Israel and Palestine. Newsiline...
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Players will need sex test to play on WTA Tour
The Women's Tennis Association is to ask all players to undergo genetic sex testing in order to compete on the WTA Tour. Newsiline summarises this report...
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So distressed you can't think straight? Lower the intensity with these 4 skills
A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links re...
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'I just wanted to give up': Disabled patients face Medicaid denials from IT errors
Complex computer systems that decide whether people get Medicaid benefits have a history of errors. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and lin...
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Inquest begins into Jesse Deacon’s fatal shooting by police, three years after his death
The 43-year-old Sydney man was fatally shot within a minute of police knocking on his door, court hears NSW police fatally shot a man who was self-harming...
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Plastic waste burning trial at cement factory prompts backlash
A major cement manufacturer has been allowed to burn more plastic waste for fuel at its Adelaide site in a decision a local council is seeking to challeng...