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Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention...
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Stepmum jailed for 1978 killing of girl, 5
Andrea suffered severe burns to half her body and died in hospital on 13 July 1978. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Stick or twist? Rashford and Guehi are Tuchel's big dilemmas
Before England's World Cup match against Ghana on Tuesday, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at Thomas Tuchel's big selection dilemmas. Newsiline summarises...
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Two men jailed over Starmer-linked arson attacks
Roman Lavrynovych 22, was jailed for seven years and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, for two. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Former England goalkeeper Earps joins London City Lionesses
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps joins London City Lionesses on a two-year deal after leaving Paris St-Germain. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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How the Tartan Army captured the heart of Boston
An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans have visited the city and won new friends in the period surrounding Scotland's two group stage matches. Newsiline summar...
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Traitors star says he lost life savings to a scam
The former contestant of BBC show The Traitors is speaking out about falling victim to the scam. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when were in our 20s
Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to...
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London Marathon to be held as two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Chris Mason: Emphatic win leaves Starmer and Labour MPs with big decision
The PM will see the stonking scale of Andy Burnham's victory - will it shift his outlook, his defiance, so frequently recently expressed? Newsiline summar...
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win represents remarkable personal success for him
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Some see a double standard: Japanese men who clean in public while their wives do all the housework. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Worl...
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In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal
His fierce defence of the Iran plan amid mounting criticism comes as speculation intensifies about a possible 2028 presidential run. Newsiline summarises...
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A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angr...
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Toney scores hat-trick in England friendly win
Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers are among the scorers as England record a 5-1 win over MLS side Sporting Kansas City in a practice match on Thursday. Newsili...
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'Even the Coke is big' - Foreign World Cup fans take in American culture
Large portion sizes, tasty food, and a basketball championship welcome international World Cup fans to the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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UK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial
The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope'
The papers focus on a three-year-old boy, who was who was left with critical injuries after ending up a crocodile enclosure in a Cambridgeshire zoo. Newsi...
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Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them. Newsiline summarises...
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The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so? Newsiline summarises this repo...
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BBC pulls new Ashley Cain series after sexist language accusations
The BBC said it has "no future projects" with Cain planned as it pulls his BBC Three documentary series Into the Danger Zone Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Scotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen looks at the Tartan Army's time in Boston as it gets set to finish. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies
Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley. Ne...
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McIlroy starts strongly as Shinnecock bares its teeth
Shinnecock Hills lives up to it's reputation as one of the toughest tests in golf on the opening day of a fog-delayed US Open as Rory McIlroy cards a one-...