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UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for. Ne...
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Concern 'dangerous' performance enhancers are being sold online
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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'We have to respond to women's health needs more easily'
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health an...
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The story of how England's 'Golden Generation' unravelled
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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A powerful film about the rise and tragic fall of a wrestling family
Based on a true story of brothers who made history in the world of professional wrestling. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London. Newsiline summarises th...
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What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
The Andes strain of the virus, which can rarely be passed from person to person, has been found among passengers of a cruise ship. Newsiline summarises th...
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Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Env...
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Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think. Newsiline summarises t...
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What the election results show us in maps and charts
See which parties are winning - and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Election results at a glance
Reform UK has made big gains in England, whilst Labour suffers an historic wipeout in Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to th...
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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases. Newsiline s...
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Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Hea...
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Hantavirus survivor says sickness was like 'hell on earth'
Two survivors who caught the hantavirus years earlier told the BBC they both felt lucky to be alive. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to t...
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Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
New research suggests glacier melt driven by climate change is increasing the risk of giant waves. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather". Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the ori...
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How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the original pub...
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Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links reader...
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The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and l...
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Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced. Newsil...
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Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Envi...
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Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly. Newsiline summarises...
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How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye Newsiline summarises this report f...