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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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City investors buy shares in oysters, cows and bumper crops
An Australian investment platform is helping farmers raise capital by connecting them with everyday investors who can buy shares in crops and livestock wh...
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Antisemitism inquiry turns uncomfortable lens on university protests
Universities have apologised to Jewish staff and students who have spoken of their distress at being targeted by protest movement. Newsiline summarises th...
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Hanson dodges questions about who paid for Italy trip
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson refuses to say who paid for her recent trip to Italy, where she attended a fashion show and was spotted at a five-star re...
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As U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, it targets a water desalination plant in Kuwait
The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian...
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Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible. Newsiline...
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'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission
Australian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment or consent. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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La NASA invita a los medios de comunicación al lanzamiento del telescopio espacial Roman
Read this release in English here. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Recently Published and links readers to the original publisher for the ful...
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Move over, Super Bowl? There's an even bigger – and splashier – World Cup halftime show coming
The show, which will begin somewhere around 3:45 PM ET, will air in the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the origi...
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The federal racism inquiry crossed the country this week. What did it hear?
Racial slurs, online trolls and fears of far-right violence have taken a toll on First Nations people, a federal inquiry heard this week. Newsiline summar...
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Prospects for Palestinian statehood 'disappearing', former world leaders say
The two former world leaders are demanding the international community heap more pressure on Israel to change course. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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The quote that shows the divide within Australia's Commonwealth Games team
While a Commonwealth Games gold rush is always expected for Australia's swimmers, the emerging generation of track and field athletes see Glasgow as a cha...
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China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong
The decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. Newsiline summarises...
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A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
The verdict underlined the determination by authorities to stamp out any remaining sign of dissent ahead of September's vote as the fuel crisis caused by...
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Germany’s 5,000 heat deaths: What the numbers reveal
More than 5,100 people in Germany died from heat-related causes this year until the end of June, the Robert Koch Institute reports. Newsiline summarises t...
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Something odd about couples has puzzled scientists for more than a century
Once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full stor...
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Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC
Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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The new $1 Trump coin doesn't just buck norms. Experts say it also breaks laws
President Trump's face will appear on a new commemorative coin honoring the nation's 250th birthday. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and li...
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'I like the idea of service': Sam Neill's impact extended beyond screen
The world has been remembering Sam Neill's incredible film and television career in the wake of the actor's death, but his off-screen antics left a robust...
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Malcolm Roberts falsely claimed COVID-19 vaccines caused miscarriages
The One Nation senator made the previously unreported remarks during a live stream discussion with three prominent Australian anti-vaccine mandate activis...
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Why oil prices are about to surge
There is a rapidly escalating supply crunch that has yet to show up on oil markets. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links rea...
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As US and Iran battle for control over Hormuz, oil nations are building alternatives
Amid uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, for months Gulf countries and oil companies have been finding ways to bypass the choke point. Newsiline summ...
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Subsidy changes prompt battery installation collapse
Federal subsidies have ignited huge demand for batteries, but a tightening of the rules has experts warning of "boom and bust" cycles for the industry. Ne...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of UK's Labour Party, pledges to restore hope
The former mayor of Greater Manchester was the only contender in the center-left party's leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starm...
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Canada wildfires: Smoke choking major US cities
Air quality warnings have been issued in major US cities due to dense wildfire smoke from Canada. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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ABC 5050 quiz: Testing your knowledge of Sam Neill's Marvel cameo, 70s punk rock and traffic cones
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right, the other is wrong. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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Grey's Anatomy mixed with Bump and Scrubs: Welcome to The F Ward
Growing up, Ioane Sa'ula thought he'd probably play rugby league professionally, but an injury scuppered his plans. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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From Book Doof to bedazzling, social reading is all the rage
People find community with other bookworms as social reading takes off with everything from literature raves to book bedazzling. Newsiline summarises this...
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Landslide in southwestern China kills at least 8 and leaves 34 missing
The landslide occurred around 9:08 a.m. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the f...
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Why women should speak openly about money
Emma joins Nuala McGovern to discuss her book Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work and Life. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Japan revises imperial succession rules, but still excludes women
Parliament has adjusted imperial succession laws in the country, seeking to ensure the royal line endures, but maintained the bar on women emperors. Newsi...
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico. Newsiline summarises th...
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Do declassified files support Trump's election security claims?
BBC Verify has reviewed these documents, although some of them have been heavily redacted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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NASA Invites Media to Roman Space Telescope, Crew-13 Launches
Media accreditation now is open for the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and the agency’s SpaceX Crew-13 missions, both targeting launch...
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Father warns of 'brain-eating amoeba' after son's death
Cases caused by the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, have numbered in the hundreds since 1960 – but it can quickly prove fatal if not diagnosed correctly. Newsi...
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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses
Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output. Newsiline summarises th...