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BBC 'working hard' on future of Doctor Who, new BBC director general says
The sci-fi series currently faces an uncertain future after its annual Christmas special was axed for the second year in a row. Newsiline summarises this...
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Balogun expected controversy after World Cup ban waived
United States striker Folarin Balogun knew the decision by Fifa to suspend his one-game ban at the World Cup was going to bring "a lot of controversy" and...
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Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway. Newsiline su...
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ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
It marks a major policy shift for the immigration enforcement agency, which has faced criticism in the past year over allegations of excessive use of forc...
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Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos
It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Change voting system before next election, Davey urges Burnham
The Lib Dem leader urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to "be brave" to fulfil his promise to change politics. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Blue singer Lee Ryan loses plane assault appeal
The Blue singer was challenging a conviction for assaulting a cabin crew member on a flight. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainmen...
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Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation
The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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BBC's serious challenges laid bare in annual report
The BBC issues a call to arms for a new funding model to replace the licence fee, media editor Katie Razzall says. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Police given more time to question men over Islamic event threat
Eight people are being held on suspicion of terror offences after a threat to an event in Suffolk. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan
The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an eight-month mission. Newsiline sum...
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The £10bn wasted on Covid PPE
How did the government waste £10 billion on Covid PPE? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publ...
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Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
At least 44 people died in early July from a heatwave that scorched large swathes of the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Somerset MP Anna Sabine loses voice after surgery
Anna Sabine was having a lump removed from her thyroid when a nerve to one of her vocal cords was cut. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
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MP was 'bit of a pest', sexual assault trial hears
The Suffolk MP is on trial in London after being accused of two counts of sexual assault. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Premier League rules World Cup defences - but not attacks
Do the World Cup semi-final line-ups show the world’s best attacking talent plays outside the Premier League? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources
Experts say there were likely multiple points of contamination in the US food supply - complicating investigations. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Several found dead in lift shaft after fire in central Brussels building
At least six people are missing after the fire at the Oxy tower in the city centre, officials say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Heatwave conditions officially met in Northern Ireland
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Widdecombe seen in interview believed to be 20 minutes before attack
The former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman gave the interview around 20 minutes before police believe she was attacked. Newsiline summa...
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Arsenal agree fee for Trossard move to Besiktas
Arsenal have agreed a transfer fee to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard to Beskitas. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists". Newsiline summari...
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Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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Families of RAF Chinook crash victims ask court to allow case to proceed
In 1994, a Chinook helicopter carrying 25 passengers and four crew crashed in the Mull of Kintyre in Scotland, killing all of those on board. Newsiline su...
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US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall
While US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over prices rising again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East. Newsiline summarises this r...
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'I didn't think I'd live to this age' - Howard's inspiring journey to The Open
BBC Sport NI speaks to Irish golfer David Howard, who discusses being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis aged seven and qualifying for The Open at Royal Birkd...
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MPs expected to approve long-delayed 'Hillsborough Law'
The legislation has returned to the Commons in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds. Newsiline summarise...
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Man who staged wife's suicide jailed for murder
The couple's daughter tells the court her father is a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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American Elfath to referee England v Argentina
Fifa announce American referee Ismail Elfath will take charge of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Family 'heartbroken' over parents' wildfire deaths
Pete and Fran Gillam are confirmed dead by their family, who live in Sheffield. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links rea...
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Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars
A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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BBC pay 2025-2026: The full list of star salaries
Scott Mills and Greg James top the list of the best-paid BBC presenters in the last financial year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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What's next at Liverpool for Argentina's proven winner Mac Allister?
After a poor season at Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister is back thriving for Argentina - so what does his future look like at Anfield? Newsiline summarises...