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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to t...
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Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says
US President Donald Trump also said he is going to make a "final determination" on a deal with Iran during a meeting in the White House Situation Room. Ne...
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Second wave of South Australia’s toxic algal bloom could be imminent, scientist warns
Algae levels have skyrocketed near tip of Eyre Peninsula and could spread in colder months ahead, oceanographer says Get our breaking news email, free app...
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Damaged, deserted, dilapidated … what comes next for the Great Barrier Reef island resorts lying in ruins?
Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardia...
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Back to Back Barries: Is Labor in trouble over tax? - podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the government’s struggle to sell its ambitious tax changes as the legislation hit parliament this week. Newsiline s...
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Spin city: Melbourne loves records – but is it really the vinyl capital of the world?
From a vinyl-focused music exhibition to beloved record stores, ‘listening bars’ and clubs, the Victorian capital’s fondness for wax reverberates in every...
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Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’
Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectable Get o...
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A childcare worker was asked to take baby Lily home for the weekend after a court protection order last year. She’s still there
Exclusive: Sofie is devoted to the baby who was removed from her family, but she and advocates say the situation speaks to a desperate crisis in Victoria’...
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When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney
Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them A few years ago I had one unexpected, glorious day with...
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Labor promised to do something serious about corruption. Now they’ve got a second chance
Paul Brereton’s appearance before a Senate inquiry illustrated why public confidence in the national anti-corruption agency is in the toilet – and what no...
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Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia as traffic slowed for a work zone, killing five people and sending 34 to hospitals, state police sa...
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Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for th...
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Watch: AI versions of Churchill, Kahlo and Gandhi on Question Time
An unusual start to the programme, which this week debates concerns around artificial intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, form of Ebola causing an outbreak in Congo
The virus causing an outbreak in Congo suspected of killing more than 200 people is less common than others that cause Ebola disease, which is complicatin...
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'Controversial' North Korean invasion setting for next Call of Duty game
Developer Infinity Ward said the game will be "grounded in the military authenticity" the series is known for. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Eight students arrested over deadly girls' school fire in Kenya
The fire, at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya, broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning and also injured...
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Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped,' WHO chief says as he arrives in Congo
"To come here is to really show to the community that they're not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport la...
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup. Newsil...
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Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
His final tally: 32 words spelled correctly in 90 seconds, a record for the shootout-style finish that was first used in 2022. Newsiline summarises this r...
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England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into Romanian apartment building
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine and then went astray slammed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two p...
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Uk...
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Pam Bondi will face a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
The transcribed Bondi interview will give lawmakers a chance to dig for information on the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files and other...
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Trippier verbally agrees to Wolves move after Newcastle exit
Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves' first summer signing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Amputee surgeon struck off for posing extreme risk
Neil Hopper is struck off after he was deemed an extreme risk to public protection. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links re...
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Canadian man who allegedly sold lethal chemical will not be tried in UK
The substance said to have been sold by Kenneth Law is linked to the deaths of 73 British people. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Newsiline summari...
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UN honours blue helmets and calls for renewed investment in peace
Peacekeepers are serving in a dangerous era of mounting global tensions and tight resources. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and l...
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Child among three dead after tower block fall
A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Israel, Lebanon officials to meet. And, judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting order
Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to...
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Kenya court blocks US plan for Ebola quarantine facility
The US proposal to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been met with a fierce backlash from medical workers in the East African country, wher...
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Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty
The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to the...