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PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Te...
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Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as resue deal approved
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Police raid German Football Association over alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Follow DW live
Police have raided DFB offices and city halls in a probe into the alleged misappropriation of Euro 2024 tickets. Newsiline summarises this report from Deu...
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Australia's happiness divide has been revealed — and one worry stands out
More than 15,000 Australians were asked about happiness, optimism and the nation’s biggest concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding". Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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UK charities launch Venezuela earthquakes appeal
At least 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are feared missing after the twin quakes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Sweden
Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France cruise to a comfortable win over Sweden in their World Cup round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium. News...
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Meta considered buying Kalshi before developing its own prediction market app
Mark Zuckerberg met with Kalshi's CEO last year about a potential deal, but talks did not move forward. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and...
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WATCH: Mbappé becomes second-highest World Cup goal scorer as France break Swedish hearts
Meanwhile, Norway celebrate a historic win over Côte d'Ivoire thanks to Erling Haaland. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links...
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New laws for e-mobility devices in effect from today: what you need to know
Laws for e-bike and e-scooter riders come into effect from July 1: we've unpacked the changes for you Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austr...
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Australia sues Amazon for making allegedly unfair contracts with subscribers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says Amazon has broken consumer protection law Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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WATCH: Johnson 'very disappointed' in Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship
"Oh dear," House Speaker Mike Johnson said as a reporter read out the decision. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links rea...
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Supreme Court strikes limits on party spending in federal elections, backing GOP appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking do...
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Study finds NT residents are the nation's happiest
Northern Territory residents are the happiest in the nation, a new university study has found, with access to nature, warm weather and cultural diversity...
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U.S. murder rate approaches a record low
A few years ago, experts worried about a "new normal" of elevated violent crime in the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links reade...
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Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner
The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner. Newsilin...
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Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption
The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim stemmed from a laptop deal during his term as Indonesia's education minister. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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US security chief 'danced happy dance' after Iran exit
The United States' head of homeland security says he "danced a happy dance" when Iran's elimination from the World Cup was confirmed. Newsiline summarises...
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North-west Victorian sporting league adopts new concussion app
A sporting league in regional Victoria is the first to adopt a concussion app aimed at improving communication and accountability around concussions at gr...
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Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village
June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Two deals show Trump's different approaches to Middle East key players
Two recent Middle East deals, one in Iran and the other in Lebanon, seem at odds with each other, and show how the Trump administration is running differe...
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Don't ask me what's culturally appropriate, I don't know either
After sending out invitations to a belated elopement party, I was suddenly fielding calls from friends who wanted to wear saris but were worried that it m...
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News Wrap: Supreme Court rules constitutional protections apply to location data
In our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone location data, the San Francisco Archdiocese a...
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Djokovic 'happy but not the freshest' after Wu battle
Novak Djokovic begins yet another bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title with a hard-fought win over China's Wu Yibing at Wimbledon. Newsiline summar...
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ABC presenter Trevor Chappell to hang up mic after 26 years
After decades of keeping night owls and shift workers company on ABC radio across Australia, Overnights presenter Trevor Chappell decides to call it a day...
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South Korean tech giants will invest $518 billion in chip plants to serve soaring AI demand
Government officials dismissed questions about whether the southwest has enough power and water to support major semiconductor fabs. Newsiline summarises...
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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Mapping Earth’s Observations, featuring Betsy Ford
NASA’s Earth-observing satellites track an enormous range of phenomena: how aerosols move through the atmosphere, how moisture descends through soil, how...
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NextSTEP-3 A: Lunar Enabling Technology
NASA issued a draft BAA under NextSTEP‑3, Appendix A, on June 29, 2026, to advance concepts that accelerate the technological readiness of critical system...
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In Pursuit of Happiness with Judy Woodruff
Join PBS News' Judy Woodruff on a limited six-episode journey this summer as our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. Newsiline summarises this report...
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case
The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she'd been awarded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham on when he'll make key appointments
Burnham speaks about a potential cabinet in his first speech since launching a bid to become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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ABC and SBS to appear at antisemitism royal commission after complaints of ‘unbalanced’ Middle East coverage
Bondi attack inquiry broadcasters will be called as commission focuses on traditional and social media Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upda...
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Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for he...