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Life on one of the world's most dangerous waterways
Before rising conflict pushed the Strait of Hormuz into the spotlight as a choke point vital to economies globally, tourism transformed women's lives. New...
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What to watch in Georgia's blockbuster primary
Georgia is preparing for a blockbuster primary on Tuesday Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original pu...
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Faisal Islam: Why a full HS2 line could still be built despite the latest fiasco
The Transport Secretary has said the high-speed rail line will not be completed until 2039. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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The young adult author who thinks kids have 'lost the right to be young'
Soman Chainani's young adult novel series, "The School for Good & Evil," has sold more than 4.5 million copies around the globe and became a hugely po...
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The £100Bn HS2 Debacle
HS2 could now cost over £100bn, but government vows to deliver project “to completion”. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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Trump's endorsement put to the test in Tuesday's primaries
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump? Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links reade...
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Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government
Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Hungary's new Prime Minister Magyar seeks to fix Poland ties
Peter Magyar hopes to mend relations with Poland during his first state visit to Warsaw. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Englis...
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$181.2 million Pollock shatters auction record at Christie's
The work from the collection of publishing magnate S.I. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the origin...
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Sen. Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even after it cost him his seat
Cassidy lost his seat in his state's Republican primary Saturday after Trump endorsed one of his opponents. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS News...
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NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal
Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Moon-Venus Conjunction
The Moon and Venus, center, are seen in conjunction above the Washington Monument, Monday, May 18, 2026, as viewed from the Mary W. Newsiline summarises t...
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Key people smuggler arrested after BBC uncovered identity
The 28-year-old's network is thought to have transported thousands of illegal migrants into the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Crime shows don't have to be dark and bleak, says Death Valley creator
"Just because someone's dead, doesn't mean we have to be miserable," says the hit BBC drama writer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system
The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay period for more than 90 countries including UK
Many visitors who have been exempt for 60 days will soon have to apply for a visa after 30 days. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Rising Cuba-US tensions amid talk of drones, emergency plans
Cuba’s reported purchase of drones and renewed threats with the US are stoking fears of escalation. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle -...
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Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the...
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John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Police seek charges for up to 57 people over Grenfell Tower disaster
The Met Police will submit files to the CPS including possible cases of corporate manslaughter. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80
Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. Newsiline summarises this report from Deuts...
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers. Newsiline summarises this...
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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Russia’s president is in Beijing for a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, only days after a visit by Donald Trump. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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By-elections to replace former MPs set for next month
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks. Newsiline summa...
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to th...
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Germany beefs up civil defense
Germany's government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche We...
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Watch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles
The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said. New...
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A noble cat’s move down the street made me wonder: what makes a place a home? | Clarke Gayford
After years living out of not much more than a suitcase between Auckland, Boston, Spain and London, our small family unit of three is now in Sydney When m...
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Australians with Down syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts to social activities
‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says Fo...