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Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Live: Wallabies face Ireland in historic Nations Championship Test
The Wallabies make their first appearance of the 2026 Test season, with world number three Ireland set to provide a formidable challenge in Sydney. Newsil...
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Ukraine retaliates, striking St Petersburg following deadliest attack
Ukraine has retaliated after Russia's attack on Kyiv killed at least 27 people. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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All Blacks beat France in thrilling Nations Championship opener
Will Jordan scores twice to help New Zealand beat France as the inaugural Nations Championship opens with a captivating, nine-try thriller in Christchurch...
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Ukraine strikes oil terminals near St. Petersburg in Russia
The long-range strikes are the latest salvo in Ukraine’s expanding campaign to inflict economic damage on Russia and hinder its war machine. Newsiline sum...
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'Cautiously optimistic': Swing voters describe their view of America at 250
As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links re...
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Germany news: AfD kicks off conference amid massive protests
As members of the far-right AfD party met in Erfurt, thousands of protesters were marching and blocking roads across the city. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Live: Thunderbirds and Vixens face off in Super Netball grand final
The Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens meet in the Super Netball grand final at John Cain Arena. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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England team booed on arrival at Mexico City hotel
England are booed as they arrive at their Mexico City hotel to prepare for their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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New bird flu advice for egg producers as testing continues
States and territories are urged to encourage free-range producers to keep their birds indoors where practical in an effort to combat bird flu. Newsiline...
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Two Sydney Mardi Gras board members removed after months of disputes
Damien Nguyen and Luna Choo from Pride in Protest were voted off the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras board by a 70 per cent majority. Newsiline summaris...
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef again avoids 'in danger' label
UNESCO acknowledged Australia's efforts towards the Great Barrier Reef's health but raised concerns over mass bleaching. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Trump set to put NATO unity to the test at Turkey summit
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is working to keep the alliance united and Donald Trump engaged. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle -...
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Socceroos icon says Popovic 'messing with things too much' in GK switch
Mark Schwarzer says he is not a fan of Tony Popovic's decision to swap goalkeepers ahead of the penalty shootout, even if it had been successful. Newsilin...
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Arson chemist investigates fatal house fire in Melbourne's south-east
A man believed to be in his 60s died after being pulled from a room engulfed in flames in a Springvale South home overnight. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Qld Labor frontbencher not ruling out seat-swap after boundary review
The independent redistribution commission has recommended a substantial redraw of the seat of Gaven, which Meaghan Scanlon reclaimed at the last state ele...
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Nicky Winmar statue to be removed from stadium after assault conviction
Former St Kilda and Western Bulldogs player Nicky Winmar has been found guilty of assaulting a woman in Victoria. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Live: Roosters get straight back to dominant NRLW in superstar's return
Tarryn Aiken returns as the Sydney Roosters take down the Titans in their first game of the 2026 NRLW season. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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Cape Verde's historic World Cup ride ends after pushing Argentina to the brink
Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers...
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Murals, flags and beef dishes - Messi mania takes hold in Miami
Lionel Messi's World Cup goals roadshow continued with his seventh of the tournament for Argentina against Cape Verde - and delighted the fans who were in...
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What could Taylor Swift's wedding dress look like?
Singer Taylor Swift has married footballer Travis Kelce, creating a massive pop culture moment and a passionate talking point on social media. Newsiline s...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. N...
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Millions gather in Iran for funeral of assassinated supreme leader
Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran as the country begins a week of funeral ceremonies for former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Newsili...
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Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded
The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Sydney records hottest June since 1859 as expert warns new high a ‘signature’ of global warming
Bureau of Meteorology says city’s mean temperature reached 16.1C, surpassing the previous record of 15.7C set in 1991 Get our breaking news email, free ap...
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Kielce pogrom in Poland: 80th anniversary of 1946 massacre
Just over a year after World War II ended, a mob in the Polish city of Kielce killed around 40 Jews, some of them Holocaust survivors. Newsiline summarise...
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Chris Minns admits NSW Labor needs to ‘climb Everest’ to stay in power as protesters interrupt state conference
The New South Wales premier warns of One Nation threat as he addresses party conference Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Ne...
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WATCH: Goalkeeper Patrick Beach reacts to controversial last-minute substitution
Beach said he "didn't know" about the substitution that happened just before the penalty shootouts. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austral...
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Reflections on America's 250th birthday
NPR member station reporters across the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Iran: Khamenei's funeral ceremonies officially begin
Huge crowds have gathered in Tehran to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli ca...
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A catfish used AI to impersonate Alicia, then her Instagram got banned
Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentin...
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Live: Hawks look for revenge against Dees as Giants host ladder-leaders Freo
Hawthorn hosts Melbourne in Tasmania as the GWS Giants take on a red-hot Fremantle side in Canberra. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austra...
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The schools starting late after 01:00 England game to 'reduce pressure' for parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed it. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How can Australia’s Socceroos end their World Cup knockout drought? – video
Following Australia’s agonising penalty shootout defeat to Egypt, sports reporter Jack Snape joins Guardian Australia’s Martin Pegan and football writer S...
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Millions mourn as Iran begins week-long funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not just the country's late Supreme Leader. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to...