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Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup
Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway
An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'I don't want my mother to be remembered as a murder victim'
"Losing my mother in such a violent and senseless way has destroyed my world," Athena says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Watch: Celebrations as Gibraltar-Spain border fence removed
The symbolic midnight ceremony was followed by large crowds crossing between Gibraltar and Spain without border checks. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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First of four juvenile ospreys takes flight
The first juvenile osprey of the season leaves its nest near Wareham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links...
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Three killed as Russian bombing of Odesa continues
In recent days, Russia and Ukraine have launched attacks on each others' infrastructure for shipping goods. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What to expect from Starmer's final PMQs
BBC correspondent Joe Pike explains what may happen in Sir Keir Starmer's final Prime Minister's Questions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Travellers warned of methanol poisoning risks in new campaign
Holidaymakers are urged to understand the dangers and symptoms of methanol poisoning. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Air India crash report likely to be ready in October, say investigators
The crash killed 260 people, including 241 on board, with only one passenger surviving. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links r...
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Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run
The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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Ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting
David Lammy, Shabana Mahmood, Ed Miliband and other ministers arrive for Starmer's final cabinet meeting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Dean McCullough and Melvin Odoom among presenters to leave BBC Radio 1 in schedule shake-up
Jeremiah Asiamah will join Charlie Hedges in the Live Lounge, among other changes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Car flips and plunges off steep cliff after driver seen ploughing through walls and fences
The man was taken to hospital after the car was driven through fields, fences and walls, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Stokes set for first game since England retirement
Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to play for Durham against Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup next week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis
The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and link...
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We shouldn't confuse politics and football - Scaloni
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says he is "not going to mix" football and politics before his side's World Cup semi-final against England. Newsiline sum...
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Keane was Kane's England team-mate - this week they are on different paths
Will Keane and Harry Kane used to be team-mates for England Under-19s - but this week the former strike partners are on very different paths. Newsiline su...
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Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled. Newsiline summarises this...
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The 91-year-old Argentine journalist covering his 18th World Cup
Enrique Macaya Marquez has covered every World Cup since 1958, where a 17-year-old Pele featured. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Firefighters could be at moorland blaze for 'days'
The large fire engulfed land near Dove Stone Reservoir on Saturday and has been burning ever since. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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What happened to David Batty, who shook off penalty miss against Argentina?
England midfielder David Batty quickly shook off his penalty miss against Argentina in 1998. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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I dreaded bedtime before new sleep apnoea treatment
Swindon's Great Western Hospital is one of five trusts offering a new treatment for sleep apnoea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 38
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original...
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Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being manag...
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Music fans have spoken - the contenders for a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Some of the biggest names in Scottish music are supporting a bid to create a Scottish Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Will Scots back the Three Lions against Argentina - or is it 'anyone but England'?
As England progress, possibly to a final, some Scottish football fans are making tricky decisions about where their loyalties lie. Newsiline summarises th...
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Mates, mate and freedom - how Argentina got the best out of Messi
Guillem Balague examines how the Argentina squad is built around Lionel Messi as they prepare to play against England in the World Cup semi-finals. Newsil...
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Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested on spying charges last January while passing through Iran on a motorcycle journey. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 19...
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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests
Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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I still feel pain of '98 but this can be different for England - Shearer
England's defeat by Argentina at the 1998 World Cup still burns deep for Alan Shearer, but he explains why this team can take their chance to change their...
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The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'
A nervous build-up for England in the World Cup semi-finals and the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe lead the papers. Newsiline summarises t...