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Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost
Whatever one's perspective, it seems certain that away from the on-field spectacle, this super-sized World Cup could be among the most contentious ever. N...
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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 2
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original...
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Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Gabriel Raimondo, 18, wins deputy seat in election
He becomes Jersey's youngest ever politician after campaigning heavily on the cost of living. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life
A decorative flagon in the shape of a woman's head is among the finds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to t...
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I wrote a poem about my son - years later it appeared on his exam paper
Emily Cullen says she couldn't believe it when her son told her about the poem, which she had written seven years earlier. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Man saves neighbours after lightning strikes roof and fire spreads
Residents slept, one with an eye mask on and ear plugs in, as the blaze took hold. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Anita Manning's auction house criticised for offering human remains
Human bones, including a skull, were to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions has now withdrawn the item. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Families' fury over 'brazen' appeal bid by paddleboard boss who caused four deaths
Nerys Lloyd's bid to shorten her sentence caused further pain, two of her victims' families say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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I thought I'd got my dream flat - so did 23 others
Student Mide Awosika pays thousands for a flat rental deposit - and discovers many others also did. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved
Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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'Pay ransom or lose a kidney': Illegal migrants bound for UK kidnapped in Libya
The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'
At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers t...
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Total of 135 people make compensation claims over care home abuse
A BBC investigation reveals a report detailing the scale of abuse and neglect at a children's home. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Football regulator 'in contact' with West Ham over Sullivan
Multiple women accuse the billionaire of abusing his power and preying on them for sex, in some cases when they were in their late teens. Newsiline summar...
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Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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The Papers: 'Israel and Iran step back' and 'Is uni a waste of money?'
Several front pages cover the agreement between Israel and Iran to halt attacks on one another, following an exchange of fire on Monday. Newsiline summari...
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Spencer Pratt out of LA mayor race as left-wing rival Nithya Raman advances
The reality star couldn't outpace a democratic socialist to lead the second largest US city. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation
'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children' Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers t...
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Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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'I was a prisoner in my home': Drug gangs 'cuckooing' hundreds of homes a week, police warn
Hundreds if not thousands of people's homes are being taken over by UK gangs every week, say police. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King
Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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OpenAI plans to go public, intensifying investment race with Anthropic
The company behind ChatGPT filed its plans one week after Anthropic did the same. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology and links re...
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Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader. Newsiline summarises th...
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Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell
The technology giant also revealed a series of new child safety features amid widespread scrutiny over "nudification" apps. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Legal equality duty for public services should be scrapped, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader will argue that the rules have become a "minefield that exposes almost every significant public decision to legal challenge". News...
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McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune
If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke'...
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All the key points from the Makerfield by-election debate
Candidates debate immigration antisocial behaviour, local identity, the cost of living and Wigan delicacies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Why did Trump walk out of his TV interview with Meet The Press?
And why is JD Vance posting about Henry Nowak? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher fo...