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WhatsApp to let people chat without swapping phone numbers
The app's new usernames feature will be rolled out globally over the next few months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump's appeal of E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse case
The decision means the US president will now have to pay her the $5m (£3.6m) in damages she'd been awarded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Burnham on when he'll make key appointments
Burnham speaks about a potential cabinet in his first speech since launching a bid to become prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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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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Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months. Newsiline summarises this...
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'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris. Newsiline summarises this...
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Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash
Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the ses...
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Why GTA 6 will launch without a disc - and what it means for gamers
Music and films are now largely digital-only - does the lack of a disc for GTA 6 mean gaming is going the same way? Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Four men held over child-marriage in Sierra Leone set to appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Mbappe v Haaland: Who is more important for their country?
Two of the greatest forwards in world football will go head-to-head at Boston Stadium on Friday, as France and Kylian Mbappe take on Norway and Erling Haa...
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Teens who hacked TfL were known to police years before cyber-attack
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London. Newsiline summarises this...
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NFL's Arnold 'primary conspirator' in alleged kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested in Tampa, Florida, in connection with an alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. Newsiline summarises th...
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Apple hikes some MacBook and iPad prices, blaming rising chip costs
Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology and links r...
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Hearts appoint Belgian Vrancken as head coach
Hearts appoint former Genk and Sint-Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken as their new head coach a week after Derek McInnes left for Rangers. Newsiline summarises...
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IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production. Newsiline summari...
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Anthropic accuses Chinese rival Alibaba of illicitly extracting AI capabilities
The firm alleged that Alibaba used fraudulent accounts to access data from its Claude AI model. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technolog...
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This woman fought for her disappeared father - now she faces life in jail
The Nobel Peace Prize nominee has spent years demanding answers about the missing in Balochistan province. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Scientist publishes fresh doubts over Microsoft's quantum claims
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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GTA 6 will cost $80 - and physical edition will not contain a disc
Rockstar has said physical copies of the game will contain a code for a digital download for the game. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Te...
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England 'incredibly happy' to rest Itoje for Boks
England assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth says leaving Maro Itoje out of next month's game with world champions South Africa is the right decision. New...
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Murder appeal as body found at summer solstice event
Police launched a murder investigation after a body was found near a stone circle. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Anisimova plots Wimbledon sequel with happier ending
Many wondered how long it would take Amanda Anisimova to recover from last year's Wimbledon final. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Kunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Spence appears not to shake hands with Partey
Footage circulating on social media appears to show England's Djed Spence not shaking hands with Ghana's Thomas Partey before their World Cup group match...
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Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and link...
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Steam Machine launches with £879 price tag as Valve cites component costs
Valve said the cost of its PC-console hybrid reflects a broader trend of component costs rising over time. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How 100 Romanian hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Millions of iCloud users could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given UK green light
Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'Simply stunning' - Mbappe opens the scoring against Iraq
Kylian Mbappe puts France 1-0 up against Iraq with a powerful strike from outside the box. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Man City close in on appointing Maresca as manager
Manchester City are closing in on the appointment of Enzo Maresca to succeed Pep Guardiola as manager. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Why did Keir Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links re...