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Belfast says 'yes' to extension of Sunday trading hours
Belfast City Council carried out an eight-week public consultation on Sunday opening hours earlier this year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World an...
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How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles
Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the orig...
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Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection
Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people
Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Bunting wins as Humphries avoids Littler semi-final
Stephen Bunting signs off his Premier League campaign in style as he overcomes Luke Humphries 6-3 in Sheffield to claim his second nightly win of the year...
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Verstappen hints at F1 stay with racing set to go 'back to normal'
Max Verstappen says planned changes to Formula 1's engine rules for next year would return racing "almost back to normal". Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest
A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Cuba is a national security threat to the US, Rubio says
Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links rea...
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sells for more than $550K
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and li...
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The Rachel Reeves "Fun" Tax Cuts
Cheaper amusement parks, theatre tickets and kid's meals. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original p...
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How Cuban-Americans feel about Raúl Castro's indictment
The DOJ charged the former leader of Cuba with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft in 1996. Newsiline sum...
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Thousands welcome home triumphant Villa as heroes
A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team's Europa League win. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Prince William visits newly built Cornish suburb
The Prince of Wales visits Nansledan, a "sustainable urban extension" of a Cornwall coastal town. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Race Across the World series six winners crowned
The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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Usyk opponent Verhoeven 'not a normal man' - Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn says novice Rico Verhoeven has a "mountain to climb" against Oleksandr Usyk but described the challenger as "not a normal man". Newsi...
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Hamilton says he has no plans to retire from F1
Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will "be here for quite some time". Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Emily in Paris to end after sixth season, says Netflix
Star Lily Collins announces the hit show will end with its upcoming sixth season. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro
The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Weekly quiz: Eurovision went mad for Bangaranga - but who gave the UK its only point?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and li...
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Top surgeon who was 'blackmailed' for drugs after having sex with patient is suspended
Neurosurgeon Chirag Patel is suspended after having a sexual relationship with a patient. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Southampton's Eckert authorised spying, panel says
Southampton's spying on rival clubs was authorised by manager Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitiv...
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Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall
Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June....
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Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race
The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Cost of living measures 'missed opportunity', says Welsh first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth says "deeper" action on energy prices would be better than the chancellor's moves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Askou joins Toulouse - what now for Motherwell?
Jens Berthel Askou leaves Motherwell to become head coach of Toulouse - what now for the Fir Park club? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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How a lottery can change the law
How a lottery can change the law Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Taron Egerton reveals 'special connection' with Elton John
He says he surprised the superstar singer for his birthday and they went for lunch. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & A...
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Below-average hurricane season forecast for 2026 as El Niño set to strengthen
US forecasters say 2026 is likely to produce fewer named storms than normal but warn it only takes one hurricane to cause devastation, as Ben Rich explain...
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Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield
The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Spygate: Who is Tonda Eckert and can he keep his job?
Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the origina...