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Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...
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Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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Kenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World a...
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Weather for the week ahead
Will the extreme heat forecast for some parts of the UK last into next week? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reader...
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Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Uncapped Coles picked for England T20 squad
Sussex all-rounder James Coles is called up by England for their T20 series against India. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Itoje rested as Caluori among five England call-ups
England captain Maro Itoje will miss England's Test against South Africa on 4 July after being left out of the entirety of the summer's Nations Championsh...
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WhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Second Reform councillor quits party
Steve Lewis became a councillor for Reform UK in Wakefield after elections held on 7 May. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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What do we know about Andy Burnham's politics?
This is not the first time Burnham has tried to become Labour leader, so what else do we know? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Dog owner claims groomer sliced pet's nipple and superglued it back together
Tegan Williams says she was upset when her dog returned from her regular groomer with injuries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Burnham's people: MPs and advisers who could be in line for a job if he gains power
The key figures likely to be influential if Burnham succeeds in gaining the keys to Number 10. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone. Newsiline summarises this r...
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A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
The stats show that there have been more VAR reviews at the World Cup than in the Premier League. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Two men plead guilty over £39m TfL cyber attack
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, pleaded guilty for their role in the hack on 31 August 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse. Newsi...
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How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charg...
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Moment Andy Burnham is sworn in as MP
Cheers erupted in the House of Commons as Andy Burnham entered to be sworn in as an MP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Ex-Wimbledon champion Vondrousova given four-year ban
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is banned for four years for refusing an anti-doping test in December 2025. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Energy bills, defence and social care: What are Burnham's potential policies?
After winning the Makerfield by-election, we look at what policies Andy Burnham has advocated - including transport, education and energy. Newsiline summa...
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Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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How much sunscreen do you need to protect your skin?
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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The key differences between Tuchel and Southgate's England teams
Analysing the similarities and differences between how Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel led England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Guinea bans exports of raw gold to boost local refining
The prohibition is intended to boost the country's economy by refining gold domestically. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Members of the public react as Starmer resigns
People in York and Manchester share their views as Keir Starmer stands down as the leader of the Labour Party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Watch: Burnham says he will stand to replace Starmer
Andy Burnham says he will run to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister following his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Sir Keir Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Keir Starmer always had the best intentions and I wish him the best'
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says he is "proud" of his work with Sir Keir Starmer after the prime minister announced he would resign. Newsiline summ...
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US Open shows why golf is on guard against bad behaviour
With unruly behaviour both on and off the course during last week's US Open, it is imperative officials continue to closely police the situation, writes I...
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British PM resignations over the last decade
From Cameron to Starmer: A look back at all the prime minister resignations outside Downing Street in the last decade. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Sarwar 'proud' of work with Starmer despite resignation call
The Scottish Labour leader was the first major party figure to call for the prime minister to quit. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...