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Lacey Turner confirmed as first Strictly contestant
The actress is best known for her role as Stacey Slater on EastEnders, the BBC One soap she joined in 2004. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Everton told to pay Burnley £35m over PSR breaches
Everton are told they must pay Burnley £35m for the impact of breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Manhunt after prisoner escapes van in Woolwich
Temitope Segun, aged 25, absconded from a prison transport van on Woolwich High Street. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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Stokes out of England squad, Root named captain
Ben Stokes will miss England’s second Test against New Zealand at The Oval following an incident in a London nightclub, with Joe Root stepping up as inter...
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Two migrants jailed under new small boats law
A Sudanese national and Afghan national were jailed for piloting small boats across the Channel. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Starmer dithering over defence spending, says Badenoch
The clash at PMQs comes amid a cabinet battle over how a military investment plan will be funded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politic...
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VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained
The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes. Newsiline summarises this re...
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'I'll never get over watching my home burn': Belfast residents reel after night of unrest
A night of disorder in Belfast saw people forced to flee their homes, in protests that followed a knife attack in the north of the city. Newsiline summari...
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Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World a...
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Three arrested over Glasgow unrest and racist assaults after Belfast knife attack
Police Scotland said members of the public were attacked "because of the colour of their skin" on Tuesday evening. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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How Alvarez became Europe's most sought-after striker
Julian Alvarez heads to the World Cup aiming to fire Argentina to back-to-back triumphs at a time when he is the subject of one the most sensational trans...
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US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2%
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US Israel war in Iran. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to...
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Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Stokes should not be sacked as captain - Vaughan
Ben Stokes’ involvement in an incident in a London nightclub should not cost him his job as England Test captain, according to Michael Vaughan. Newsiline...
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How Sancho's dream Man Utd move ended as a nightmare
Jadon Sancho leaves Manchester United, almost three years after his last Premier League appearance for the club. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Uptick in children and teenagers enjoying reading for first time in 5 years
More than one in three now say they like picking up books in their spare time, according to a literacy charity. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks. Newsiline summ...
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Fly-tippers should face higher fines, Reform UK urges
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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Scotland fan has US visa revoked an hour before flying to World Cup
Michael Wright was at airport security when his visa status changed to "travel not authorised". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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What can this pothole tell us about the state of UK roads?
The BBC follows the ups and downs of a single pothole for more than a year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Piper dies aged 56
Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper dies at the age of 56 after playing nearly 500 games for the Bears in his 16-year career at Edgbaston. Newsil...
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Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukraine's military also says it has struck a Russian oil refinery and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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What we know about Belfast attack and disorder
Houses across the city have been set on fire following a knife attack earlier this week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Why Newcastle have signed a 'giant' from French second tier
Ewen Jaouen has undergone a medical before completing a move from Stade de Reims to Newcastle United. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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BBC cancels planned Doctor Who Christmas special
The BBC said the decision was made "after careful consideration" and had "not been taken lightly". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Three questions Bill Gates could face as he testifies to Congress on Epstein
The Microsoft co-founder has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of his former associate's illegal activity. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Boy, 8, helps save grandad after capsized kayak drifts two miles off coast
An eight-year-old boy and his grandad drifted more than two miles off the Vale of Glamorgan coast. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Debenhams boss on the daily habit he swears by
Dan Finley has overseen the successful turnaround of Debenhams department store. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reade...
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Zelensky under pressure to end row with Poland over WW2 name of army unit
Poland is threatening to strip Ukraine's president of a state honour over the naming Ukrainian military unit after controversial World War Two fighters. N...
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World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 World Cup instead after arriving home in Somalia in the wake of being banned from entering the United States. New...
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England World Cup squad barber talks trims and trust
Ahmed Alsanawi, better known as A-Star, is behind some of football's most famous cuts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and li...
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Keane and Fernandes clear air after row over 'lie'
Roy Keane clears the air with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after he misquoted the Portuguese - which led to Fernandes accusing him of lying....
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Cymru connections: Who can Wales fans back?
It's the return of a conundrum that Welsh football fans had to deal with for 64 years before 2022: Who to support at the World Cup? Newsiline summarises t...
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Rare tiger cub from litter of four dies
These Sumatran tigers are the first of this breed to be welcomed at the animal park in Kent. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the origin...