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Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting mosques
The alleged offences are linked to "extreme right-wing terrorism" police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reade...
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SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Mayor hails 'Scouse mums' for Hillsborough Law fight
Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram says "lots of unsung heroes" fought for the law to help other people. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown
The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Mocking regional accents is last form of acceptable discrimination, says MP
MPs debated how prejudice against strong regional accents could affect social mobility in Westminster Hall. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Train 'encased in flames' in Canada wildfire
The crew was rescued after the close call. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the original pu...
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Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Waerenskjold takes maiden win in fastest-ever stage
Soren Waerenskjold catches the big guns by surprise with a long-range sprint to win the fastest-ever stage of the Tour de France. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Headers caused brain disease in 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, coroner finds
England 1966 World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a condition caused by heading footballs, his inquest concludes. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Luxury holidays and lost bank cards - how fake Army major defrauded women on dating apps
David Griffiths is jailed for three years and six months for defrauding women of thousands of pounds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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British Steel nationalisation takes step closer
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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New camera guidelines for female athletics coverage
New guidelines have been released advising broadcasters on how to use more respectful camera angles when covering live female athletics events. Newsiline...
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The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"
Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Union backing to seal Labour crown for Burnham
The Makerfield MP is set for the Labour leadership after most party-linked unions said they would back him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Keir Starmer Says Goodbye
Sir Keir Starmer makes his final PMQs appearance as Prime Minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the...
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Son guilty of leaving mum to die in bathroom
Veronica Irwin, 74, lay dying for two weeks in a flat she shared with her son Stewart, a jury hears. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Watch: Starmer's kind send-off across the Commons in final PMQs
A warmer and less confrontational tone than usual was struck during Sir Keir Starmer's final PMQs appearance as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this...
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Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Report finds secrecy impacted handling of nuclear test veterans' records
The veterans are campaigning for full disclosure of the impact of the UK's nuclear testing programme. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Mum who murdered son, 5, before his body was dumped in river wants conviction reviewed
Logan Mwangi, five, suffered 56 external injuries and catastrophic internal damage at the hands of Angharad Williamson. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Tommy Robinson says he 'got it wrong' over man he falsely accused of filming children
UK-born Quoroum Beg was actually filming an anti-immigration demonstration which had earlier forced him and his children to leave a Glasgow park. Newsilin...
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Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Man arrested over threatening to shoot Farage in social media post
Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP. Newsiline summarises this...
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Two capybara pups born at Longleat
Two capybara pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire and are exploring their new home. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
The baby vicuna - the smallest member of the camel family - is settling in well at the Highland site. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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What's next for Starmer after final PMQs?
The BBC's Nick Eardley looks at what might be next for Sir Keir Starmer as he signs off his final PMQs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Standing ovation as Starmer says 'goodbye'
Several MPs gave Starmer a standing ovation in his last PMQs as prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Starmer jokes about being told off for 6-7 meme
Sir Keir Starmer recalls when he did the popular '6-7' meme when visiting a school in November 2025 and was told off by a teacher. Newsiline summarises th...
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Tributes and tears as Starmer takes final Prime Minister's Questions
The prime minister told MPs it was "the end of my political journey", and that he was "proud of everything I have achieved". Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Man's murder conviction quashed by Court of Appeal
Davices Anderson died after he was found injured in a street in Nottingham on 28 April 2023. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...