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New film portrays Thomas and Erika Mann — with an oddly twisted premise
Premiering at Cannes and starring Sandra Hüller, Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is set during the Cold War — a complex period for the prominent anti-Naz...
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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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Eurovision 2026: Politics collide with a blockbuster show
Controversy over Israel's participation and boycotts unprecedented in scale are already weighing on the Eurovision Song Contest before it even kicks off i...
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Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate
Friedrich Merz's government has agreed to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks as part of its health care reforms. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to th...
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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases. Newsiline s...
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NASA, Industry Advance High Performance Spaceflight Computing
For decades, NASA has advanced on-board spacecraft computer processors that coordinate and execute the functions needed to support mission success. Newsil...
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The grievance politics of One Nation – Back to Back Barries podcast
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dive into new Redbridge polling about what is fuelling the surge in support for One Nation. Newsiline summarises this report...
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NASA Fuel Cell Tests Pave Way for Energy Storage on Moon
With a small blue crane, four researchers hoist a cylindrical fuel cell, which looks like a stack of flattened silver and gold soda cans bundled together,...
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Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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Celebrated broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough turns 100
The still-sprightly centenarian has been knighted twice, nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, and is perhaps the world's most recognizable nature lov...
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Vigil held in Sydney to say goodbye to homeless man Bikram Lama – video
The crowd gathered at dusk under the fig tree canopy of Sydney’s Hyde Park, tucked behind St James Station, holding electric candles in blue, red, white a...
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Meet the Fleet: NASA Armstrong Continues Legacy of Flight Research
NASA’s home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test...
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NASA-Supported Small Spacecraft Launches to Study Solar Particles
Through NASA, a university-designed small spacecraft is paving the way to studying particles, known as neutrinos, that move through the universe at near-l...
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World Cup 'prices will drop' but too late for traveling fans
Among many firsts at World Cup 2026, FIFA has tried its hand at dynamic pricing and acting as a secondary seller. Newsiline summarises this report from De...
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Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Hundreds gather at vigils around Australia to remember Kumanjayi Little Baby – video
Thousands of people gathered at vigils around the country on Thursday to remember Kumanjayi Little Baby one week since her body was found near Alice Sprin...
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Why the EU sees Chinese solar tech as a major security risk
Europe's solar boom is powered by Chinese technology. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original...
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Cornell Students Aid NASA with Drone Safety in Sky
A team of Cornell University students are turning heads within industry and the federal government with the results of their research into creating a nati...
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to t...
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Bayern Munich exit Champions League in semifinal to PSG
Holders Paris Saint-Germain are one game away from retaining the Champions League after knocking out German champions Bayern Munich. Newsiline summarises...
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COVID pioneer BioNTech: The fall of Germany's pandemic hero
BioNTech, once celebrated for its COVID-19 vaccines, is grappling with falling demand, restructuring and the departure of its founders. Newsiline summaris...
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New NASA Technology Mimics Extreme Cold of the Lunar Night
As NASA looks to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond, researchers must develop materials capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures found in space an...
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Venice Biennale in crisis: The controversies explained
Following the resignation of the jury over Russia's and Israel's disputed participation, the traditional Golden Lion will not be awarded this year. Newsil...
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Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Hungary's new government pushes for euro by 2030
Hungary's new leadership wants the country to adopt the euro by the end of the decade while repairing strained ties with Brussels. Newsiline summarises th...
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What the Strait of Hormuz fuel crisis means for air travel
Does travel insurance cover flight cancellations caused by the Iran war? Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links read...
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How Rosalia became a global pop force
From a small town in Spain to sold-out global arenas, Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision rather than luck. Newsiline summarises th...
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Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather". Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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What is hantavirus?
Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, reportedly from hantavirus. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English an...
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The sea that is vanishing in real time
The world's largest inland body of water is retreating at an alarming speed. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links...
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From India to Iran: How Hitler redefined 'Aryan' for the Nazis
According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the ori...
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NASA Fosters Development of Lunar Resource-Seeking Technologies
To support long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars, NASA and industry are developing technologies that can extract resources such as hydrogen and heli...