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Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000
Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Two Romanians found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist
Pouria Zeraati, who works for the channel Iran International, which is critical of the Iranian government, was stabbed three times in the leg. Newsiline s...
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Golf pals defy 17m-to-one odds with holes-in-one
Rob Davis said it "was surreal" to see both balls in the hole after he and long-time playing partner David Lewis hit aces in the same round on the 15th ho...
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Three admit violent disorder after Nowak protest
Connor Bishop, 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18, will be sentenced on Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Taylor to face Pili in Croke Park farewell
Katie Taylor will bring the curtain down on her decorated career in a farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says new jobs were created in the leisure and hospitality sectors. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busines...
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Tottenham sign Robertson after Liverpool exit
Tottenham complete the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson as he leaves Liverpool at the end of his contract. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Leclerc heads Hamilton in Monaco first practice
Charles Leclerc heads Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari one-two in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, as Isack Hadjar crashes his Red Bull. Newsiline summ...
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Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'Rik Mayall was extraordinary': Festival held in comic's memory
Actor Nigel Planer fondly remembers his time working on The Young Ones with co-star Rik Mayall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertain...
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Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast as Putin prepares for key speech
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories. Newsiline summarises th...
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Primavera festival fans say handling of bad weather put 'dampener' on first day
Fans have expressed their confusion that no back-up plan was put in place at the festival in Barcelona. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - E...
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Raspberry Pi raises profit forecast as AI demand grows
The firm said it expected to deliver adjusted earnings of at least $38m (£28.2m) for the first half of 2026. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Donaldson trial hears pastor say it was 'obvious' who alleged abuser was
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Newsiline summari...
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Robinson takes five wickets on Test return
England's Ollie Robinson completes a five-wicket haul on his return to Test cricket against New Zealand at Lord's Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released
A man suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been identified as a potential child molester, records show. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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US journalist pleads guilty to working as China's agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, knowingly worked with people employed by the Chinese government for years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Hundreds enjoy impromptu Ed Sheeran waterfront gig
The singer performs half a dozen songs to hundreds of fans during an early-morning show. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &a...
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Paddleboard firm owner who caused four deaths has bid to cut sentence refused
Nerys Lloyd was sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter in April 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Teen rapists spared jail partly because of intellectual limitations, judge said
The boys' sentencing last month caused an outcry when they were given youth rehabilitation orders (YROs). Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Where does the Royal Family get its money from?
The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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'Just what England wanted' - Tongue gets two early wickets
England's Josh Tongue bowls New Zealand's Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith early on day two of the Second Test. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Moeen Ali says he was advised not to join Yorkshire
Moeen Ali says many people advised him against moving to Yorkshire following the Azeem Rafiq racism case. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election
What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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Former student charged after University of Surrey crossbow attack
A member of the campus safety team was seriously injured in Guildford on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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From Bitcoin to blockchain: Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean
As the price of Bitcoin sinks once more, here's a guide to some of the trickiest crypto terms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology...
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Kanya King, who founded Mobo Awards to champion black music, dies at 57
King overcame doubters and mortgaged her house to launch the influential ceremony 30 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertain...
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US actor James Handy stabbed to death, with girlfriend's son arrested
Handy, 81, is known for his roles in films including Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & A...
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Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Shaw and Hasegawa on PFA women's award shortlist
Manchester City duo Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw and Yui Hasegawa are shortlisted for the Professional Footballers Association's Women's Player of the Year award....
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Football regulator faces 'defining test' over potential Derby investment
English football's independent regulator faces a "defining test" as Saudi Arabian government official Turki Al-Sheikh attempts to invest in Derby County,...
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1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five...
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'Extremely intelligent' bear on the run in Japan after injuring four people
Authorities said that a bear in north-east Japan has eluded capture by opening a window Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links r...
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The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be English
The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Woman warns of 'ketamine bladder' after drug use scarred hers for life
Ellie Wight thought ketamine was a "safe option" - now her bladder can hold only a fraction of the urine that it should. Newsiline summarises this report...