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Stowaway school teacher who disguised herself as a boy on a tall ship
In 1928, Balaklava school teacher Jeanne Day set her eyes on a Finnish tall ship docked at Port Lincoln and decided to disguise herself as a boy for the v...
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Watch: Women's Open second-round highlights
Day 2 Highlights from Royal Lytham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for the full...
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Drone delivery helps in Rwanda, but only so much
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Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco this week
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into Spanish territory from Morocco this week Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to t...
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Bleached coral's 'incredible recovery' as cyclone cools water temperature
Cyclone Alfred's slow approach to Queensland in 2025 created cooler sea temperatures that helped 90 per cent of damaged coral around Lady Elliot Island to...
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Trump's plan for Gaza faces huge hurdles ahead
Trump's plan for Gaza faces huge hurdles ahead Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the original publisher for the full st...
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Most of the 60,000 migrants who crossed into territory of Ceuta have left voluntarily, Spain says
Many young Moroccans who crossed into Ceuta told The Associated Press that they had hoped to find better work opportunities in Spain but were returning gi...
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Palestinians long for peace but doubt Trump's deal with Hamas will hold
"Over the past three years, we've heard many agreements and proposed solutions, yet the situation on the ground has only continued to deteriorate." Newsil...
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Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Who is Kathryn Ruemmler? Former Obama White House attorney interviewed about Epstein emails
Ruemmler called Epstein, whom she first met in 2014, a "masterful liar" in her opening remarks to the panel, adding that she didn't see evidence of crimin...
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Trawlers sit idle as tiger prawn season gets underway
The tiger prawn season is underway in Australia's far north, but the number of trawlers operating this year has sunk to a record low. Newsiline summarises...
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A week of AUKUS double-speak leaves everyone scratching their heads
This week's back-and-forth over AUKUS adds to the hubbub in June about whether it was a major setback that Australia's future Virginia Class submarines wi...
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The great powers are no longer calling all the shots
It's not just that some of the strongmen don't seem so strong anymore. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the o...
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Director Destin Daniel Cretton on making Spider-Man grow up
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has premiered into a very different cinematic landscape than its predecessors, but director Destin Daniel Cretton still sees the...
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Ryu leads Open in pursuit of third straight major
South Korea's Haeran Ryu bounces back from a poor start to end the second round as leader of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Newsilin...
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Quake survivors in southwestern Japan sleep in cars in sweltering heat as death toll rises to 34
Rescuers raced to find those still missing after the quake triggered a mall explosion, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes. Newsiline summarises...
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How the Trump administration runs Venezuela and takes its money
Amid the fallout of devastating twin earthquakes Donald Trump says the US has been taking "billions and billions of dollars from Venezuela". Newsiline sum...
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From coffee to commute, the Iran war is shaping our morning routines
This century's biggest oil shock is entering its sixth month, with no end in sight as war in Iran continues. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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'Somewhat racist': Does the Grammys need an 'Asian' category?
K-pop powerhouse BTS's decision to boycott the upcoming Grammys after the introduction of an 'Asian' pop prize has prompted questions about the need for a...
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Viral hit The Polygamist raises issues — and eyebrows
The Netflix show The Polygamist prompts strong reactions online, while opening up some important community discussions around fidelity and addiction. News...
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Get Smart, Snoopy and liking piña coladas
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?
An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Hamas says it will disarm if Israel halts strikes and withdraws from Gaza, but obstacles remain
Hamas said that laying down its heavy weapons, which would come later in the process, was contingent on the creation of a Palestinian state, something Isr...
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Two more small boat pilots jailed for Channel crossings
Both men admitted steering overcrowded vessels carrying more than 80 people each to the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy's trial visit the home where she killed her children
Jurors in 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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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes world's second-largest ever
DR Congo’s fast-spreading Ebola outbreak has exceeded 3,500 cases, overtaking the country’s deadliest epidemic and becoming the world’s second-largest eve...
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Google adds AI to satellite images, raising fears of deepfakes in the sky
Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundl...
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Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan
Kevin Lamour wrote that staff were "deceived" by Infantino's lack of openness in planning the sale over recent months and "deserve better than contempt an...
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Sri Lanka sentences officials to death over bombing that killed Australians
The 2019 Easter Sunday bombings on churches and luxury tourist hotels killed more than 260 people, including two Australians. Newsiline summarises this re...
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No sentence long enough for jailed funeral director Robert Bush, say families
Families give their reaction to the 20-year sentence handed to Robert Bush. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Parents sue school over 'inhumane' calming rooms after BBC report
Ten families are claiming their children were amongst those harmed by their treatment in the rooms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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'At least I'll sleep well tonight' - Fifa executive joins Burnham in questioning Infantino
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors. Newsiline summarises this...
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UK court allows plans for Chinese 'super' embassy to advance
A court dismissed a legal challenge against Beijing's new embassy in London, which could become the largest in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Burnham faces criticism over plans for mayors to get share of income tax
Tory mayor Lord Houchen wants to offer a rebate, but the prime minister says it should be reinvested in communities. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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New Google Earth AI tool could fuel misinformation, experts say
Experts tell BBC Verify Google's new feature which lets people generate fake satellite images could be misused. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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What's in the Gaza peace deal roadmap?
Hamas says it has accepted a disarmament plan for Gaza which will see it lay down its arms and Israeli troops withdraw from the territory. Newsiline summa...