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Watch: Defence spending plans fall well short, says Healey
The ex-defence secretary repeats his call for more funding in a Commons speech following his resignation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work alo...
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Paddington musical set for Broadway debut
The production will launch in the US at New York's Al Hirschfeld Theatre in March 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &am...
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Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to the original publish...
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Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Man thought stabbed girl was 'messing around'
The man who found the girl and called 999 told the court he found her face down and covered in blood. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor
Blanchett will be the new Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre at St Catherine's College. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertain...
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UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is working with other countries on a plan to protect vessels in the key waterway. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
Elon Musk's rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Five big questions about the UK's under-16s social media ban
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Livramento's World Cup in doubt after injury blow
England defender Tino Livramento could miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a fresh injury on the eve of the Three Lions' tournament opener....
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Donaldson sex abuse trial jury asked to recall visible 'pain and hurt' of accusers
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he den...
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Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told
A full inquest into the death of the 35-year-old has been set for December. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Arts and...
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Funds available to help with back-to-school costs
Applications open for funding to help families with the cost of school essentials. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links rea...
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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How Yes Sir, I Can Boogie became Scotland's unofficial national anthem
From stag-do drag to Fenway Park, how did a 1970s disco hit become the soundtrack of the Tartan Army? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade. Newsiline summaris...
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Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause
Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin. Newsiline summarise...
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Woman in court over fatal Wimbledon school crash
Claire Freemantle was driving the car that killed Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau outside a school in 2023. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - T...
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Paul O'Grady life story show set for national tour
Savage will open in Leicester in February 2027 and visit cities including Liverpool and Birmingham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Enter...
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Williams sisters will play Wimbledon doubles after receiving wildcard
Serena Williams is given a wildcard to play alongside older sister Venus in the Wimbledon women's doubles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Ghana challenges Partey's visa denial in court
Ghana's government files for a review of Canada's refusal to grant midfielder Thomas Partey a visa, with the case due to be heard by a Canadian court. New...
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'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup
Fans in the US, Canada and Mexico are spending big on tickets, transport and accommodation - is it worth it? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Do online saving methods really work?
Do online saving methods really work? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the original publisher for the full s...
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Newsreader Tina Daheley to leave Radio 2 breakfast show
The move comes just a couple of weeks before Sara Cox takes over the show in July. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Man bailed after woman pushed into path of bus on Putney Bridge
A man is bailed after being arrested in the case of a woman who was pushed into a road in 2017. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles
The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to the ori...
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India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wo...
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'Little hero' rescued drowning friend from the sea by her hair
Tamika and Sofia-Ann were cut off by the tide and pulled under water by the waves at Abergele. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Putin trying to intimidate with activities in UK, former MI6 chief says
Hostile states are increasingly using proxies to carry out attacks in Britain following the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Sir Richard Moore says. Newsiline...
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Iran 'most oppressed' team at World Cup, head coach says
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei says his Iran side are the "most oppressed in the World Cup" after having last-minute travel restrictions imposed on them. Newsi...