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'Am I safe?' Return of 'ISIS brides' sparks fear in Yazidi communities
The return of several 'ISIS brides' from Syria has been re-traumatising for Australian Yazidis, many of whom escaped sexual slavery at the hands of the te...
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Man jailed for 15 years over plot to attack Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A 21-year-old Austrian man admitted planning the attack and other terrorism-related offences. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and l...
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Aussies facing 'most important day' of World Championship campaign
The threat of relegation hangs over the Australian men's rugby sevens squad ahead of the final two rounds of the World Championship series. Newsiline summ...
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Private landowners fill the void as return of Aboriginal land stalls
It has been two decades since substantial land hand-backs in Tasmania, so private owners are doing it instead. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Why Can’t Young People Get Jobs?
Major report warns risk of a ‘lost generation’? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher f...
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Need for mine's hybrid power plant 'embarrassing', says outback MP
An international energy company is building Australia's largest off-grid renewable hybrid power facility, as a state politician criticises the need for it...
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Breaking: Austrian court finds man guilty in plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Labor campaigned on 'integrity' so the NACC should be enjoying public trust by now
In an extraordinary irony, the National Anti-Corruption Commission has become best known for "own goals", rocked by internal scandals and attracting a lit...
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Hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Researchers reported Thursday that in two international studies, about 1 in 5 patients given the experimental drug for six months saw their virus reduced...
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Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message
Texas Democrat James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin, laid out a clear strategy for the months ahead: Litigating...
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Details of first NZYQ Nauru deal payment revealed
Details of the secretive NZYQ resettlement deal have emerged, including a breakdown of the government's first payment. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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What does it mean to be the best jack of all trades, but master of none?
Elite athletes are constantly striving for perfection — an extra millisecond shaved off their time or another centimetre on their distance — but for hepta...
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Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says
David Rush, a former senior CIA officer, is accused of theft and making false statements. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers...
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'I'm about to explode': UK hits 35C in spring as warning issued
As the mercury climbed around the United Kingdom this week and new May maximums were recorded in multiple areas, the once-welcome sunshine is sparking ala...
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Buses, brekkie and circus skills getting kids through the school gate
Schools in the outback often struggle to maintain consistent attendance rates, but the Wilcannia community is going the extra mile to get kids into the cl...
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How tax rules benefit top earners by $700,000 but median earners by $5,700
Commonwealth Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson says the average top income earner benefited from the existing investment tax arrangements to the tune of...
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The 14 risk factors for dementia Jane wishes she knew earlier
Too many Australians still see dementia as an inevitability, according to new data but there is a list of steps you can take to reduce the risks. Newsilin...
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Small business says Labor's CGT plan 'handcuffs' ambition
Small business owners are urging Labor to rethink more than just the eligibility thresholds for capital gains tax concessions. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Friday news quiz: A drone drama, a 'dream job' and an old insult making a comeback
Your hopes of passing might come crashing down like so many drones in a harbour. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links reader...
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The Aussie rocker who mastered the video game needle drop
Melbourne's Johnny Galvatron gave up the rockstar life to become a BAFTA-winning game developer. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Growing garlic is one of life's slower lessons
In April 2020, I put my first cloves into the ground. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher...
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Trump says Murdoch indicated he would 'handle' newspaper's Epstein story
In refiling his lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, the US president alleges Rupert Murdoch indicated a story about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein wou...
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FIFA's World Cup ticket sales outraged fans. Now they are under investigation
FIFA has always had a peculiar way to sell tickets to the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publ...
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Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show
Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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US and Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, US sources say
The framework, which has reportedly yet to be approved by the leaders of the US and Iran, would extend the fragile ceasefire and launch nuclear programme...
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Buffalo with 'Trump' coiffure spared slaughter, moved to zoo
A Bangladeshi buffalo's resemblance to the current US president has saved it from slaughter and earned it celebrity status. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows
Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes
A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for Presid...
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Sturgeon says she was deceived, betrayed and lied to over Murrell embezzlement
The former first minister said she was "coming to terms with being married to someone she did not know" after Peter Murrell's guilty plea. Newsiline summa...
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EU fines Temu €200M over unsafe toys, non-compliant products
EU regulators said Temu failed to identify and assess the systemic risks of illegal products' on its platform and the harm they posed to consumers. Newsil...
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Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publ...
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Orthodox Jewish women in Israel may now take a rabbinic exam, like men
Until now, only Orthodox Jewish men in Israel have been allowed to take exams to become rabbis. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links r...
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France moves to symbolically repeal slavery legislation
Members of the lower house of the French parliament unanimously voted to abolish a series of royal edicts known as the "Code noir" or Black Code. Newsilin...
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British Museum postpones Jewish Culture Month event over protest fears
The Campaign Against Antisemitism says the decision marked a "victory" for the "antisemitic mob". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...