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'I was raped by a childhood friend - I want others to know what he did'
Hayley Watkins waives her anonymity to call for a publicly-accessible sex offenders register. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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'We had to wait seven months to find out how our child died'
A shortage of pathologists means families can wait months for post-mortem examination results. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted
Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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How do students de-stress during exam season?
From surrounding yourself with friends to escaping campus, here are ways to stay calm in exam season. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Record numbers of Dartford warblers at nature site
A survey of heathland birds found a record 97 pairs of Dartford Warblers at RSPB Arne in Dorset. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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'They were coming from everywhere' - cockroach infestations rise after milder winters
A man who had a cockroach infestation at his apartment says the experience was "very stressful". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Charity hikers 'really angry' at being booed for dodging queues at Yr Wyddfa summit
The pair say they were jeered when they avoided queues as they just wanted to tap the trig point. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Female performers tell of sexual harassment at work
Entertainers reveal how they have been groped and suffered unwanted sexual comments at venues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainm...
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Russian drone crashes into apartment building in Romania
The drone hit a residential building, injuring two people and causing a fire, officials said. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on Florida launchpad
Footage shows the rocket bursting into a massive ball of fire, engulfing the area around it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Italy gives bull mosaic testicles worn down by spinning tourists some TLC
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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The Papers: Burnham's 'blast at Blair' and 'Labour plans welfare shake-up'
Several of Friday's papers cover the fallout from a report into young people not in employment, education or training. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Newsiline summarises this...
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Newsiline summarises this...
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?
The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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SAS troops accused of war crimes not referred to police over morale fears, inquiry hears
This meant military police did not learn for years of allegations of extra-judicial killings. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Trial of 'Ulm 5' activists: How Germany is dealing with its Palestine Action case
The case has sparked a debate in Germany - a long-standing supporter of Israel - about how to deal with pro-Palestinian protesters. Newsiline summarises t...
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When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada
Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business after provinces banned the sale of US liquor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Emotional Littler underlines greatness after almost quitting Premier League
An emotional Luke Littler reveals he almost quit the Premier League after he beat Luke Humphries in an epic final at The O2. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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US spelling bee finalists battle it out - can you keep up? Take our quiz
Nine kids will battle it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they do? Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Epstein survivors lack faith in UK police investigating Andrew, says lawyer
A lawyer representing survivors says his clients lack confidence in the treatment they would receive in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Messi to represent Argentina at sixth World Cup
Lionel Messi will play in a sixth World Cup as he captains holders Argentina at the 2026 tournament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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AI facial recognition to check age of asylum seekers from next year
The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Is Knight's sluggish form a concern for England?
England start their T20 World Cup campaign on 12 June with question marks surrounding their batting line-up, with veteran Heather Knight's form in the spo...
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How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Women's T20 Cricket
Cricket from Chelmsford as England play India in the first of three T20 matches. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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Republic of Ireland's McGrath expects protests over Israel games to 'heat up'
Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie McGrath says he expects protests against the side's upcoming Israel fixtures to "heat up" after Thursday's friendly w...
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Boy George receives lifetime achievement honour at LGBT Awards
The Karma Chameleon singer was surprised with the award by French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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French Open men's draw blown wide open - who can capitalise on Sinner exit?
Jannik Sinner's early French Open exit means a one-horse Grand Slam race has been blown wide open - who will take advantage? Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Littler beats Humphries in epic Premier League final
World champion Luke Littler produces one of his finest displays to exact revenge on Luke Humphries and regain the Premier League with a 11-10 success in o...
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Below-par England outplayed by India in opening T20
England are outplayed by India in the first T20 at Chelmsford, suffering a 38-run defeat. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Boulter loss ends British hopes in French Open singles
Great Britain's Katie Boulter exits the French Open, losing in three sets to 28th seed Anastasia Potapova in the second round. Newsiline summarises this r...