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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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'Build, baby, build': Politician's land approvals in spotlight amid donation spree
Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie personally approved town planning changes championing house development in a zone where landowners included a dev...
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German kidnapped in Niger released — Algeria
Algeria says a German citizen has been released after a "criminal armed group" kidnapped him in Niger two weeks ago. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Germany news: German kidnapped in Niger released — Algeria
Algeria says a German citizen has been released after a "criminal armed group" kidnapped him in Niger for two weeks. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Canberra apprenticeships hit a brick wall in the middle of construction boom
Canberra is in the middle of a construction boom but if you're looking for a qualified bricklayer, there might be a bit of a wait, with just seven apprent...
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Murderer's appeal reignites grief for daughter dealing with mum's loss
It has been almost five years since Romany Wake's father murdered her mother, Rachel, on Christmas Day — and the 24-year-old is yet to be free from the le...
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A diamond is forever, but its rarity isn't: How technology rewrote a billion-year-old story
The price of diamonds has plunged and supply has surged, disrupting one of the world's most enduring marketing stories. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Hospitality recruitment app Supp calls gig-workers contractors. Some users say it leads to casual work without entitlements
Exclusive: Workers’ rights experts raise ‘alarm bells’ over app requiring ABNs for jobs they say lack worker autonomy Get our breaking news email, free ap...
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New smart highway technology a fix for renewable energy traffic boom
A tiny Hunter town is feeling the impact of the renewable energy boom with a surge in heavy vehicle movements, but there is hope a first-of-its-kind trial...
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News Wrap: Court rules Trump needs Congress to approve White House ballroom
In our news wrap Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that President Trump can't continue building his $400 million White House ballroom without congress...
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Deliberately misleading party name approved for Victorian election
A political party with a deliberately misleading name has been successfully registered for the Victorian election, aiming to redirect left-wing votes towa...
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Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who demanded a ransom. Newsiline summarise...
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'It's infuriating': The trapped and vulnerable feeling when you're hacked
ABC business reporter David Taylor was hacked on X and warns how easily it could happen to you. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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Appeals court rules Trump can't build White House ballroom without congressional approval
Trump said in a post on social media that he would be appealing what he called an "unjust decision" to the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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Trump to appeal ballroom construction halt to Supreme Court
A US Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that saying Trump cannot build a White House ballroom without congressional approval. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Big Macs v Supermac's: Irish burger chain loses trademark appeal against McDonald's
The European Union Intellectual Property Office rules Supermac's logo and signs could be confused with the Big mac trademark. Newsiline summarises this re...
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This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy
The backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing Get our...
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Academics call for independent inquiry into Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment
Prof Priyamvada Gopal, who is part of the group, says Cambridge should not be "marking its own homework". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Former officer says he's 'appalled' PC Harper's killers could be released early
Former Det Sup Stuart Blaik, who led the investigation into the police officer's death, has publicly shared his views on the case for the first time. News...
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Imam calls out pro-Palestine rally comments as 'inappropriate'
A prominent Australian imam has said comments made at a pro-Palestinian rally at which another imam described October 7, 2023 as a "day of pride" and "vic...
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Man says he didn't want to disappoint Alan Jones after alleged robe request
A man accusing Alan Jones of historical indecent assault has told a court he followed the broadcaster's alleged direction to have a shower and come out in...
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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children. Newsiline summaris...
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Uganda approves sending troops to Gaza for international force proposed by Trump's Board of Peace
The successful motion, brought by the defense minister, is Uganda's first public indication of its willingness to join the International Stabilization For...
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Why was Fauci held in contempt for pleading the 5th, and what happens next?
A Senate committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publ...
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A partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appears close
Mediators say Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to partially reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR...
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Break of Day shows what happens to a small town when Big Business moves in
Burra Creek is the home of the world's largest online retail warehouse. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the...
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New kind of flu shot is on the way as the FDA approves Moderna's mRNA-based vaccine
The shot, named mFlusiva, is intended for adults age 50 or older. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the or...
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Australia’s $50,000 parent visa takes so long to process that applicants die waiting
The visas can take decades to process – and more than 1,500 applicants died in a 21-month period as they waited, data shows Get our breaking news email, f...
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Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime
Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists. Newsiline summarises...
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Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Pineapple growers raise biosecurity concerns as Asian imports considered
Australian producers flag biosecurity worries as the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry considers importing pineapples from India and Indon...
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Foragers concerned as ID apps misidentify toxic mushrooms
Foraging for mushrooms might be romantic, but experts warn assumed knowledge could be deadly. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Technology enables penetration of mineral zone discovered 40 years ago
A mining company says it has found a way to access a mineral lode discovered under Broken Hill more than 40 years ago, but once deemed too difficult to re...
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AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos
As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China. Newsiline summarises th...