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How vanilla's history is not so … 'vanilla'
Long before "vanilla" meant bland, the bean's fandom spanned Mesoamerican elites to European courts. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix
Chelsea agree deal to sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace after two impressive seasons. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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What animal is the deformed-but-adorable Jimothy? The quiz knows — do you?
Also: Ryan Gosling's regrets, Zohran Mamdani's exhortations and the Smithsonian's alleged wokeness. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and lin...
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Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Marine biologists off of Baja California recorded one orca teeing up another to smash a sunfish into pieces. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR New...
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West Virginia paid digital nomads to move there during COVID. Many are staying
Ascend West Virginia is one of dozens of relocation initiatives across the country offering cash and other incentives to move to states needing an economi...
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Netflix viewers the world over are binge-watching South African series 'The Polygamist.' Here's why
Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Trump refuses to give up on tariffs - a pillar of his economic legacy
The administration timed a new set of tariffs on all of its largest trading partners to take effect at the same time the old, global tariff ended. Newsili...
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Woman allegedly makes antisemitic comments at Bondi attack site
A woman will face court after allegedly making antisemitic comments to a group including Jewish leaders and Sydney Swans players at the site of the Bondi...
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Police confirm abusive phone call to synagogue not logged, at antisemitism royal commission
Police, security and funding concerns dominated the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion this weke. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Live: Dees take on Cats at MCG ahead of Western Derby
Melbourne hosts Geelong at the MCG with one club trying to stay in the top six and the other trying to break in, before the Dockers and Eagles meet in the...
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Live: First medals up for grabs on day one of Commonwealth Games
It's officially day one of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the the first medals of the Games up for grabs in the para powerlifting. Newsiline summ...
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University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission
Inquiry’s focus this week is on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissioner his son is afraid to attend synagogues and events...
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Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to the original publ...
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Have the AFL's rule changes worked? Not exactly
A raft of AFL rule changes for the 2026 season have either excited or horrified a range of fans — Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson examine the changes and wh...
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Court win for Islamic school principal clears way for return to job
A New South Wales school principal at the centre of an investigation over alleged antisemitic comments could resume his role after a court ruling in his f...
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Live: Ponga ruled out of Roosters blockbuster
Newcastle will be without star fullback Kalyn Ponga for their crucial clash with the high-flying Roosters. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Gymnast Amankwaah following in Fragapane's footsteps
Teenage gymnast Shantae Amankwaah on making her Commonwealth Games debut and following in Claudia Fragapane's footsteps. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Breaking: Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies at 102
Australia's last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Just In an...
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Whitsundays wind farm plan scaled down after backlash
A lack of strong wind along and fierce community opposition have forced Alinta Energy to scale back the size of its proposed Whitsundays wind farm. Newsil...
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Germany: Friedrich Merz announces Cabinet reshuffle
Friedrich Merz has announced a cabinet reshuffle that was triggered by the resignation of conservative heavyweight Jens Spahn over a surrogacy controversy...
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Parents rally to save 'soul of Brunswick' as youth centre goes up for sale
Parents in Melbourne's inner north are calling on the state government to save Brunswick's Don Bosco youth centre, which is set to be sold after nine deca...
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Grafton BMX rider Tahlia Marsh's long road to a world championship
Financial pressures limited Grafton BMX rider Tahlia Marsh's race starts for seven years, but her determination has now won her a world championship in Br...
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Afternoon Update: Christian Brothers abuse survivors to be compensated; Trump’s new tariffs; and Alan Turing’s cheeky side
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Australian regulator TGA warns of ‘rare but severe’ eye disorder linked to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic
TGA says product information for some diabetes and weight loss drugs updated with warning of NAION disorder Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
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Socceroos star allegedly tests positive for cocaine after speeding
Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine after being twice caught for speeding in Sydney. Newsiline summarises this...
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Brawling debates and activist demands on the floor? Not at a national conference of Albanese’s Labor
Only one MP is publicly warning the party’s allergy to ‘dissent’ could become an electoral liability Follow our Australia news live blog for latest update...
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Trump tariffs 'hurting investment and jobs', businesses warn
The Business Council of Australia says a new tariff will make it harder for Australian businesses to compete in the US and could reduce investment. Newsil...
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Villagers hold vigil for stranger as PNG boat tragedy victims wash ashore
Twenty-seven people including families with young children went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas in Papua New Guinea's north-east on Saturda...
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US says it will use frozen Iranian assets to fund damage to ships as strikes continue
US President Donald Trump said any damages to ships and cargo would be paid for using Iranian assets. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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The new $4.5bn bridge which is a symbol of a strained US-Canada relationship
The new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Ontario is about to open, but Donald Trump's latest tariffs on Canada have muted celebration...
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike on Friday that helped galvanize a youth movement that's become one of India's largest protests...
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The two days which could make or break Fury-AJ
BBC Sport looks at how a proposed bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua hinges on a 24-hour-period between Friday and Saturday. Newsiline summarises...
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Families of Sea World crash victims say 'lives changed forever'
After the powerful family statements had been read, Coroner Carol Lee teared up as she made her closing address to the court. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, said that President Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and...
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What's working - and what's not - for WSL fans?
BBC Sport spoke to fans of the Women's Super League and England Lionesses to learn about their experiences in the game and discuss what could be improved....