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Queensland's 2011 floods inspire underground dance culture
Equal parts captivating and unsettling, young people from Ipswich to Japan are taking to the streets to dance "flood" style. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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WATCH: Trump expands pledge aimed at shielding consumers from energy cost hikes due to data centers
The president first announced the pledge with leading AI and tech companies in March, but that initial commitment has done little to comfort voters who ar...
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Germany seeks energy and trading partners in Africa
Germany is keen to boost its economy. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original publisher for t...
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Death toll climbs after flooding in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan
At least 82 people have died and more than 650,000 have been impacted after heavy rain and flash flooding in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Newsiline su...
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Europe wildfires prompt evacuations in France, Spain, Italy
Fires are blazing across several European countries as the continent braces for another heat wave. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle -...
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Breaking: Origin Energy confirms breach of customer data
Energy company Origin confirms there has been unauthorised access to and disclosure of some customers' data, a day after it announced it was investigating...
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US and Saudi Arabia reach historic nuclear energy deal
The deal is another sign of growing US-Saudi ties during US President Donald Trump's second term. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated
One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Deadly Afghanistan floods kill at least 26 as aid agencies race to reach survivors
Flash floods have killed at least 26 people across eastern Afghanistan, including 23 in the mountainous province of Nuristan, where homes, markets and roa...
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Millions of Australian customer details potentially exposed after Origin Energy hacked
The company said it was aware of an incident in which customer data may have been accessed by an unauthorised party. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Breaking: Origin Energy investigating 'potential' customer data breach
Origin Energy says it does not believe customer credit card or bank details have been affected by a suspected data breach at the company. Newsiline summar...
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Tropical Storm Bertha forecast to bring heavy rain, flooding along the Gulf Coast
Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to th...
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I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Spain: Firefighters battle major wildfire north of Madrid
Officials say the blaze, which has forced about 1,200 people to evacuate and has burned at least 30,000 hectares of land, is one of the most complex to af...
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Can airport really go carbon neutral amid plans to expand flights?
Campaigners say people just need to fly less amid unbearable heat and wildfires. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Critical minerals: The hidden resources powering the clean energy future
Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics? Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and links readers to the orig...
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Watch: Flooded towns and evacuations as Chile hit by heavy rain
A "state of catastrophe" has been declared in Coquimbo and Huasco following the downpour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?
A devastating wildfire burning in the Cairngorms has entered its seventh day, as helicopters battle to help stop the spread of the flames. Newsiline summa...
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Afghanistan: Deadly flash floods hit Nuristan province
Some 20 people have been killed and more than 80 injured, with the city of Parun hit particularly hard. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Wel...
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Climate and rock art advocates take on Woodside’s ‘carbon bomb’ WA gas project in federal court
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock...
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Weatherald retains Australian Test spot despite middling Ashes returns
Jake Weatherald is retained in Australia's 13-player Test squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over 'poisoning' US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final in New Jersey. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average
Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news em...
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Utah firefighter and four family members killed in flash flooding
A husband, wife and their three sons died - meaning that only a daughter who did not join the outing is still alive. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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Watch: Torrential rain hits New York and New Jersey triggering flash floods
Water cascaded into subway stations and flooded streets, with people seen wading through water. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Fire crews 'surround' large-scale Cairngorms wildfire
Residents and campers were allowed to return to the affected area and collect personal belongings on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Algeria seeks larger EU energy role amid regional tensions
Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's recent visit to Berlin. Newsiline summarises this report from Deu...
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Spain: Emergency crews battle wildfire north of Madrid
More than 25 firefighting planes have been deployed to battle the blaze in central Spain, which has been raging for three days. Newsiline summarises this...
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Thunderstorms will clear wildfire smoke from Northeast ahead of World Cup final, meteorologists say
Warnings of unhealthy air quality remained in effect Saturday across a wide swath of the United States. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour...
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Australia’s fuel tax break slowing BHP’s decarbonisation, mining giant’s investors warned
Removal of tax credit would incentivise electrification of truck and rail fleets, Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility says Get our breaking new...
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Air quality improving in northeast, while wildfire smoke hangs over midwest
Wildfire smoke and unhealthy air persist and shift direction, as Trump demands explanation from Canada. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and...
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Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year's deadly disaster
Residents in some hard-hit areas said a year of preparation did make a difference. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links...
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Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the U.S. and engulfs D.C. in haze
Warnings of dangerous conditions were expected to remain in effect through Saturday across a wide swath of the U.S., though there's potential for temporar...
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‘It’s only going to get worse’: wildfires forcing firefighters to make impossible choices
As the climate crisis fuels more intense blazes, pushing them to new parts of the world, those tackling them are forced to ration resources and decide whi...
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Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke blanketing the US, demands compensation
The US president has complained that the country is being "invaded by filthy air" while the Canadian PM asks for assistance. Newsiline summarises this rep...