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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Polit...
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New cancer care centres set to be built
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital
Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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How does a Labour leadership contest work?
Matt Chorley explains what might happen now that Andy Burham has won a seat back in Parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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The heavily jeered $250m goldmine - are hydration break ads here to stay?
BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Billionaire Ambani's Jio announces what could be India's biggest share sale
India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (£3.02bn), according to media reports. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel. Newsiline summar...
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UK's top AI regulator quits after 'inappropriate' humour
Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Wonderwall one of favourite England moments - Kane
Harry Kane says singing 'Wonderwall' with fans after England's win over Croatia on Wednesday was one of his "favourite ever moments" in a Three Lions shir...
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I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM
I will run, I will stand if there's a leadership contest - PM Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah
It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labour minister responds to Burnham win
Housing minister Steve Reed recalled previous Conservative leadership contests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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Coventry play champions Arsenal in Premier League opener
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal in the first match of the 2026-27 Premier League season. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East. Newsili...
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes. Newsiline summa...
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Mercedes withdraw Monaco Grand Prix appeal
Mercedes withdraw their appeal against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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The moment Andy Burnham won Makerfield by-election
Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy, BBC told
Police say the boy remains in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reader...
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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Iran to lodge complaint over travel restrictions
Iran are to lodge an official complaint to Fifa about the travel restrictions they are facing at the 2026 World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Only Andy Burnham could beat us in Makerfield, Reform UK board member says
Reform UK's Dan Barker claimed his party would have beat "any other [Labour] candidate" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the ori...
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Watch: Andy Burnham delivers victory speech
Andy Burnham delivers his victory speech after Makerfiled by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the...
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'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Scotland's totems must turn up to thwart dynamic Morocco
Scotland will need their best display since Steve Clarke took over to achieve the result against Morocco that will secure knockout tournament football for...
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Revival project for endangered native trees
The population of black poplar trees has dwindled to around 7,000 trees in the UK and Ireland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Andy Burnham's win means change at the top for Greater Manchester
Burnham victory in Makerfield means Greater Manchester must find a new regional mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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Voters want the PM gone - Reform UK's Tice
Reform's Richard Tice responds to the result of the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to...
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'Imminent threat' to Starmer after Burnham's win
What Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for the prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...
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Meet Merlin the Duck: Mexico's World Cup 'ambassador'
The BBC’s Will Grant was amongst the crowds swarming to meet Merlin, a pet duck who went viral for waddling around Mexico City in the Mexican team's jerse...
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Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...