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Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Andy Burnham Pauses Prison Early Release Plan
The Prime Minister orders an ‘urgent review’ into plan to release some prisoners early. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?
Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links re...
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Crews Move Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank
Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall Artemis IV liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the m...
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NASA’s MAVEN Illuminates New Understanding of Auroras at Mars
NASA MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission scientists have uncovered a key puzzle piece in understanding certain types of auroras on Mars...
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Could I endure a frigid Canberra winter? Not in my wildest, electric dreams | Brigid Delaney
The best part of my day was sliding into that boiling bed! Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original...
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Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions
In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shifting Get our breaking news email, free app or dai...
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Burnham on how he will fund business rates cut
The new prime minister was speaking after announcing a business rate cut for pubs, social clubs and live music venues. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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In a first, Chinese woman wins the prestigious Fields Medal
Despite criticisms of a brain drain from China to the U.S., the awards come at a time when several high-profile Chinese scholars have returned home, some...
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US strikes on southern Iran infrastructure widen war
The latest US strikes on tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure further inland from the Strait of Hormuz could indicate that Washington is shifting ge...
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Trump's refugee policy: Only white South Africans welcome?
Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Eng...
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Senior ministers and aides set to work from No 10 North
A think tank blueprint for No 10 North recommends a workforce of up to 300 staff within 18 months. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as U.S. reaches deal with Saudi Arabia on nuclear program
Nonproliferation experts have raised concerns that the deal fails to include guardrails to prevent enrichment of uranium to weapons-grade levels. Newsilin...
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Alonso optimistic about Aston Martin upgrade - will it decide his future?
Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Man dies of injuries after attack at Regensburg bank: police
Police say one person has died after sustaining severe injuries at a bank branch in Regensburg. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All...
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Bavaria: Possible hostage situation at Regensburg bank
Police say one person has sustained life-threatening injuries in a bank branch in Regensburg. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All E...
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Can India's 'Cockroach' protest movement go nationwide?
What began as satire on social media has turned into a massive Gen Z-led protest movement driven by anger over corruption and high youth unemployment. New...
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Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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Garnacho joins Villa on loan from Chelsea
The loan will become a permanent transfer should "certain criteria be met". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The prime minister says no prisoners will be released until a review has been conducted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and lin...
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Spain's solar eclipse trilogy: Spectacle starting August 12
From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro skywatchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Newsiline summaris...
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Saudi Arabia must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
Donald Trump is insisting the US deal allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear energy industry has one major condition — the Arab kingdom must formally...
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Republicans in Congress Urge Justice Department to Investigate Former Prosecutor Jack Smith
The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on social media. Newsiline sum...
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WATCH LIVE: FDA advisory panel considers use of peptides
Health advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite li...
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Google fined €890m by EU for favouring its own apps over rivals
It is the first major enforcement action against the tech giant under the EU's new digital rules. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Closes Out Space Station Mission
After eight months aboard the International Space Station for his first mission, NASA astronaut Chris Williams is preparing to return to Earth. Newsiline...
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Rayner rules out repaying severance cash after making cabinet return
The returning housing secretary received £16,876 after leaving government in September 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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ECB keeps interest rates unchanged amid Iran war inflation
The European Central Bank has kept its base interest rates steady but said it was "closely monitoring" the energy price shock. Newsiline summarises this r...
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PC Harper's mum on possible early release of killers
Debbie Aldman says her son has not been given "proper justice". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the origina...
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Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood by King
Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted in June of 18 counts of child sex abuse Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links r...
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Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Canada-EU: Closer trade ties to counter Trump?
Given they share the world's longest land border, Canada and the US have historically enjoyed fruitful trade relations. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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MI5 to pay damages for illegal surveillance of journalist's phone
It is believed to be the first time that MI5 has been directed to pay compensation to a journalist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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JJ Gabriel, 15, gets senior Man Utd call-up
Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel, 15, could make senior debut on Friday after receiving call-up for Rosenborg friendly. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Oil prices jump as Hormuz, Red Sea crises deepen
Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsc...