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How do you split the bill with friends?
Hands down the worst part of going out for dinner. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher f...
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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain
The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK?
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report...
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More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Australia 'deeply frustrated' over Laos methanol poisoning charges
Media reports say Laos will press charges of up to one year in jail against those allegedly responsible. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video
China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Prisoner arrested after escaping during hospital transfer
Marwan Jumaa, who is serving a sentence for attacking two women, escaped on Tuesday evening. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea
Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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The Papers: 'Spending warning to Burnham' and 'Only 693 days till Euros'
The IMF gives a "spending warning to Burnham" and England eyes the Euros after its World Cup loss - Friday's front pages. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Kit Connor and Joe Locke: 'Making a film like Heartstopper will forever be important'
The Netflix movie brings Alice Oseman's popular screen adaptation to a conclusion. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Newsiline summarises this...
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The financial winners and losers from the World Cup
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to...
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I thought we'd grow old together, says band leader whose girlfriend died in Thai bar inferno
Athipat Wichan tells BBC Thai he regrets bringing his girlfriend Nahathai into his indie band Thotsakan. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to prized Chinese air-conditioner
Previously little-known in Europe, the Midea PortaSplit has become a household name this summer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World an...
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Trump Media to sell early access to key social posts
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed of the its social posts for Wall Street traders. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology an...
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Arsenal to assess Saliba back injury with surgery an option
Arsenal will assess William Saliba's back injury when he reports back to the club after World Cup duty. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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England learning on the job in ODIs - Root
England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format. Newsiline summarises t...
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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Burnham to promise new path for UK when he becomes new Labour leader
In a speech on Friday, he will begin to set out his vision for government, before becoming prime minister next week. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump administration tightens visa rules for foreign students
Students will need federal permission to stay longer than four years in the US and universities will lose the power to extend visas. Newsiline summarises...
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New York issues air quality alert days before World Cup final
Officials in New York and New Jersey issue an air quality health alert because of wildfire smoke just days before the World Cup final. Newsiline summarise...
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JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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England move Buenos Aires base to avoid potential World Cup party
England's rugby players have switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid their return home being wrecked by World Cup celebrations should Argentina's footbal...
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Brown leads English contingent hoping to 'bring home' The Open
When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the UK's top golfers to take centre stage at the Open - led by the colourful Dan Br...
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Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series
An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environme...
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Mary Jo, mother of Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner, dies aged 91
Mary Jo Campbell was featured on multiple episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians over the years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Some England players disappointed at Tuchel's tactics
BBC Sport understands that Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina are being hotly debated by the England squad....