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Musicals are living their High Life in Scotland, says Alan Cumming
The star says a surge in new productions is driving growing interest in musical theatre across Scotland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How well do you remember this season's Premier League?
Test your knowledge of the 2025-26 Premier League season before the final round of fixtures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Man killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured while swimming out at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Are hardback books things of 'great beauty' or a dying art?
Readers, publishers, shops and libraries share their thoughts on the hardback's future. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &am...
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Woman abused by babysitter as a child says compensation can't fix injustice done by police
Michaela Allen reported abuse at the age of seven, but police errors meant no-one faced justice. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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City's living costs drive workers to food banks
It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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What next for heavyweight division after Usyk's win?
After Oleksandr Usyk beats Rico Verhoeven to retain his heavyweight world titles, who could he fight next? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Why the stakes are so high for Spurs and West Ham
Why the stakes could not be higher in Spurs & West Ham's relegation shootout Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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Girl raped by boys spared jail tells BBC judge's decision was like 'rock in my face'
Speaking to the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the girl, who is now 16, said: "What was the point in putting me through that?" Newsiline summarises this report f...
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One dead, multiple injured after Russia launches wave of strikes on Ukraine
Twenty-one people have been injured, including a 15-year-old boy, with damage reported across all districts of Kyiv. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Suspect killed after shooting at Secret Service agents outside White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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The Papers: 'We'll axe tax on overtime' and 'Brolly hot, isn't it'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's pledge to scrap income tax on overtime is prominent across Sunday's papers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy
The video game presents a young Bond before he has earned his "00" spy status. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links read...
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'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Spurred on by the painful death of her dad, Natalie Cassidy trains as a carer
The actress's experience caring for her father inspired her to return to education in a new BBC show. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Heatwave likely to be confirmed as record-breaking temperatures forecast
The soaring temperatures could lead to new national May temperature records being set on bank holiday Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy. Newsiline summarises this report...
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In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Usyk keeps titles with controversial Verhoeven stoppage
Oleksandr Usyk retained his world heavyweight titles in Egypt with a highly controversial stoppage win against boxing novice Rico Verhoeven. Newsiline sum...
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'Not mentally doable to stay like this' - Verstappen renews quit threat
Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Midnight Sun-derland: Zara Larsson electrifies the crowd at Big Weekend
The Swedish pop star treated the crowds to back-to-back, high-energy pop bangers on day two of the festival. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Russell edges Antonelli to take pole in Canada
George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Bordeaux inspired by McIlroy's Masters feat
From Rory McIlroy to mentality, Bordeaux are leading a golden era as France complete a Six Nations, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup clean sweep. Newsiline...
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Next stop Vegas - jubilant Hull back in the big time
Even the most devout Hull City fan could not have envisaged their season ending like this. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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The big question after Celtic win double - will O'Neill stay?
Martin O'Neill was only supposed to be in charge of Celtic for a few weeks in the autumn, but has now won a double. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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A one-horse French Open or will somebody stop Sinner?
Jannik Sinner's dominance - and Carlos Alcaraz's absence - means the French Open has its biggest favourite for the men's title since Rafael Nadal in his p...
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'Too high a mountain' for Leinster as Bordeaux lift Champions Cup
After their previous European final defeats came down to "fine margins", Bordeaux's thrashing of Leinster in Bilbao highlighted a gulf between the sides N...
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Russell & Antonelli 'both lucky not to crash' in Canada sprint battle
Kimi Antonelli says both he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell were "lucky not to crash" in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race. Newsiline summarises t...
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Farewell to Salah, Liverpool's 'Egyptian king'
As Mohamed Salah's time at Liverpool comes to an end, a look at his legacy with insight from Jurgen Klopp, Ian Rush, Steven Gerrard and more. Newsiline su...
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Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on. Newsiline summarises...
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Rape survivor Pelicot tells Hay Festival how she found love again
Global feminist figurehead tells Hay Festival how she has learned to trust again after ordeal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainm...
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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...