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Test Match Special Podcast
Ben Stokes speaks after the announcement he's to retire from international cricket. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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France the team to beat? Chris Sutton predicts World Cup's last-32 matches
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the last-32 ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against DR Congo. Newsiline s...
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Relief for Russell as he returns to winning ways
After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Bens...
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England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day
England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side...
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Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes
Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burnt out' in the build-up to the summer. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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England set for series defeat in Stokes' last Test
England face a mountainous task to send Ben Stokes into retirement with victory over New Zealand after captain drops astonishing announcement day four of...
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Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital
Survivors of Venezuela's devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in Newsiline summarises...
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Ireland stun India in dramatic T20 series by one run
Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont. Newsi...
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England will miss Stokes' winning persona - Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan reflects on Ben Stokes' shock retirement and how the team can move on from one of their "greatest" players. Newsili...
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Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Who do Scotland fans want as the next head coach?
The speculation has started, but who do Scotland fans want to replace Steve Clarke? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Murder suspect had leave to remain, say police
French national Kevin Kerjean was granted leave to remain in the UK in 2021, extended until 2031. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe
The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Raducanu 'plans to play' at Wimbledon despite injury setback
Emma Raducanu says she "plans to play" at Wimbledon despite a leg injury which has put her participation in serious doubt. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Russell holds nerve to seal victory in Austria
Mercedes' George Russell holds on to win a tense battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this r...
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England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement
England captain Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Australian man charged with murder after girl found dead in suitcase in Thailand
The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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How Bellingham became Tuchel's most important player
His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play....
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From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup
Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for he...
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Eleven killed in civilian aircraft crash in north-eastern France, authorities say
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to...
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Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir
Police say the boy's body was recovered from Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge on Saturday night. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Murder investigation after man dies on street
A 22-year-old is held on suspicion of murder after the death of another man initially found injured on a street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Full Strawberry Moon set to light up night sky
The first full Moon of summer will rise across UK skies this week Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links rea...
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Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Greyhound who refuses to race finds new home in US
Kiki, who was bred to race, will cross the Atlantic to live in California with her new family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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How to win a World Cup penalty shootout
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Old guard boosts Wimbledon's allure in battle for centre stage
Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic feature in our essential guide to Wimbledon 2026. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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27 flights, 24 matches: How Fifa's president is jetting around World Cup
Gianni Infantino has clocked up thousands of air miles across North America so far. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, wri...
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Will the weather stay dry for week one of Wimbledon?
While it will remain warmer than average, the heat and humidity will be a lot less intense than of late Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...