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MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
The narrow upset Tuesday revealed cracks in President Donald Trump's coalition in the deep-red state, encouraging Democrats who are hopeful they can flip...
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Extreme heatwaves making it harder to grow our food, and not only in summer
Record-breaking heatwaves decimated crops in Australia this year and served as a "real wake up call" for the urgent need to develop more heat-resistant cr...
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'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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New Jersey Democrats pick Navy veteran Rebecca Bennett to face absent GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr.
Bennett's victory over three other Democrats on Tuesday sets up the state's premier contest in November, when the party hopes it can flip the onetime Repu...
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Australia politics live: bank expects home price reduction from budget to be more than twice government forecast
Commonwealth Bank economists expect 5% drag on home prices from tax changes, compared with Treasury forecast of 2%. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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U.S. says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe
President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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WATCH: Bessent refuses to tell Senate panel whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
"There's continuing litigation, and I'm unable to comment on ongoing litigation," Bessent told lawmakers at the Senate Finance Committee hearing. Newsilin...
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Child sex offender given 'disability pride' award after admin error
Repeat child sex offender Cameron Bloomfield was crowned as Victoria's "disability pride champion" in 2024, after a government department admin error. New...
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WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on Iran war powers bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson has tried to prevent an outcome that would show the mounting opposition to the war, abruptly shutting down floor action two wee...
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Six charged over death and alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's west
Police raided several properties yesterday after the body of a man was found near a children's playground in Tarneit last month. Newsiline summarises this...
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The NBA's new face is here and he is unlike anything we've ever seen
After years of searching, the NBA finally has its new face in Victor Wembanyama, and he is about to grace the league's biggest stage. Newsiline summarises...
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Protests grow over resort in Albania linked to Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner
The venture, spanning an abandoned island and a nearby stretch of seafront on Albania's southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigner...
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MP sues Musk's xAI after deepfake bikini picture
Suffolk MP Jess Asato claims the firm's tool Grok was used to create fake images of her in a bikini. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Breeder withdraws proposal for controversial Victorian puppy farm
An application for a proposed puppy farm in central Victoria has been withdrawn after lobbying by nearby residents and animal activists. Newsiline summari...
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Moral Maze
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers...
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Supreme Court's Alabama redistricting decision could encourage more chaos, experts warn
The court's repudiation of a lower court decision was only the latest case in which it has played a role in changing the congressional maps for Louisiana,...
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WATCH: Rubio questioned on Mideast talks, Trump resting in meetings, Greenland control
During his second day of testimony on Capitol Hill, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hopes that the latest round of high-level political talks betwe...
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Trump strips job protections from 8,000 federal workers
President Trump signed an executive order that puts some 8,000 high-ranking civil servants into a new category of employees who can be fired for any reaso...
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WATCH LIVE: Senate starts voting on legislation to fund immigration enforcement after 'weaponization' fund abandoned
The roughly $70 billion bill to fund U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes,' deepening turmoil at CBS News
Pelley criticized management Monday during a fiery staff meeting with Nick Bilton, the program's new executive producer installed last week, according to...
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Fact-checking U.S. military boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific as death toll passes 200
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby 7s world title
An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, which will come down to this weekend's final ro...
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More of these cars are entering Australia — and they've sparked a burning question
Experts are warning that popular vehicles pose a major security concern. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the...
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The World Cup is finding out what fans are worth in football's new economy
Some fans have been priced out of the World Cup in North America, which some critics say is part of a wider shift in sporting culture. Newsiline summarise...
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A year since the varroa mite entered Qld, honey bee colonies have collapsed
Beekeepers in Queensland say they are 'barely hanging on' a year after the varroa mite was detected in the state for the first time. Newsiline summarises...
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'Claw that drags you down': Despair as homeless crisis escalates
As governments work to meet the growing need for social housing, community groups are stepping up to meet the rapidly increasing demand for their services...
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Legal THC driving limit set for NSW a win for medicinal cannabis users
The Labor government plans to introduce a legal limit on the concentration of THC, a driver can have in their system if they have a prescription. Newsilin...
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Bridge ban under review as Nuyina's refuelling saga drags on
Authorities are considering whether it is feasible for Australia's Antarctic icebreaker to safely travel under Hobart's Tasman Bridge, as the Tasmanian go...
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Australia's economic slowdown is just beginning, the experts warn
The economy grew just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, gross domestic product per capita went backwards, and interest rate rises and cost-of-living pres...
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Who could replace Hobart's outgoing lord mayor?
After eight years in the top role, Anna Reynolds has announced she will not seek re-election in October. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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From butterflies to breast milk, Uber's list of lost items reveals wild backseat discoveries
The rideshare company's annual Lost & Found Index also reveals America's most forgetful city, and the most forgetful day. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Title favourite Sabalenka lets another Slam opportunity slip from her grasp
Aryna Sabalenka would not say it, but there is an inescapable feeling she has let another golden Grand Slam opportunity slip after her shock French Open l...
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Australians have a lot in common with the Pope when it comes to AI
Most Australians appear to distrust and dislike artificial intelligence despite using technology more than people in other countries. Newsiline summarises...
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Police chief apologises to Henry Nowak's family over handcuffing and arrest
Chief Constable Alexis Boon tells the BBC the footage of how the murder victim had been treated was distressing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Australia joins exclusive club granting access to advanced AI
Fresh access to AI deemed too dangerous for public release has ramped up pressure on the government to respond to possible risks. Newsiline summarises thi...
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'We're not greenies': Dive industry makes case for stronger ocean protections
Australia's dive industry has backed calls to expand no-fishing and no-drilling zones across the nation's oceans ahead of a federal review of marine parks...