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Haiti: Training the next generation to fight corruption
How do you tackle corruption in a country grappling with insecurity, weak institutions and widespread impunity? Newsiline summarises this report from UN N...
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WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as Uganda reaches milestone
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the third largest on record and is spreading faster than any previous one duri...
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Gaza farmers battle to rebuild as WFP warns of West Bank settler violence
The UN is supporting farmers in Gaza who are struggling to rebuild their smallholdings in areas devastated by the Hamas-Israel war. Newsiline summarises t...
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Peacekeepers step up support as families return to south Lebanon
With violence in south Lebanon significantly decreased since mid-June, UN peacekeepers there have returned to core functions such as protecting humanitari...
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‘Heat deaths are not inevitable’: WHO pushes Europe to heat‑proof its hospitals
As Europe battles a deadly record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued new guidance on Thursday to help countries face scorching...
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Countries vow faster action on development financing in annual declaration
UN Member States reaffirmed their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by adopting a declaration on Wednesday that they will implement r...
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More than 500 people feared dead in double Myanmar shipwreck tragedy
There is growing concern for at least 500 people believed to have been aboard two boats that reportedly capsized off Myanmar’s coast in recent days. Newsi...
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Why America's hospitals keep looking to India for nurses
Thousands of Indian nurses aspire to work in the US, navigating yearslong visa backlogs to fill a growing healthcare workforce shortage. Newsiline summari...
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'Complete extermination' the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases of squirrelpox were confirmed in t...
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24m tune in to watch England-Argentina
England's defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final attracts an audience of 24 million on the BBC. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Germany may make it illegal to deny Israel's right to exist
Germany's upper house of parliament, the Bundesrat, has introduced a bill seeking to ban the questioning of Israel's right to exist. Newsiline summarises...
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Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister in government reshuffle
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired the country's popular defense minister, who pushed for innovation in the battlefield through the use of...
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The EU climate policy the world copied is under fire — what's at stake?
The emissions trading system became a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engl...
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The political risks from war in Iran. And, ICE's use of force is rising, report finds
The political implications the war in Iran is having on the GOP. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publishe...
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David Beckham consoled by Victoria after heartbreaking World Cup defeat
The former England captain and his wife Victoria have been regular fixtures in footage from the matches. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links rea...
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Teen hackers jailed after live streaming cyber-attack on TfL
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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Investigation into parking charges for drivers queuing at petrol stations
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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How coach-on-pitch Messi undid England's tactics on the fly
England pride themselves on their physicality, so shouldn't it have suited them to face a 39-year-old who spends most of his time walking? Newsiline summa...
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Why you should care about the third-place play-off between England and France
It might feel like the last thing anyone wants right now - but here is why, actually, you do want to watch the World Cup's third-place play-off. Newsiline...
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Norris to have 10-place grid penalty in Belgium
Lando Norris will have a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix as a result of exceeding the permitted number of engine parts. Newsiline summaris...
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Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat
After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Breaking: Major disturbance unfolds at Perth's maximum security prison
A prison officer has been injured in a major disturbance that caused significant damage at Perth’s maximum-security prison. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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New Zealand tsunami alert for South Island cancelled after magnitude-5.9 earthquake
NEMA has cancelled a tsunami warning in New Zealand after a magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck South Island. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News A...
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Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast
A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida. Newsiline summarises...
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What's behind the Iran regime's 'revenge propaganda'?
Calls for revenge over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are growing louder in Iran. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Iran war: What's behind the regime's 'revenge propaganda'?
Calls for revenge over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are growing louder in Iran. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Breaking: Tsunami warning issued for NZ's South Island after magnitude-6.3 quake
The earthquake struck 40 kilometres north of Te Anau, with the west coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point, likely to be affected....
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Sydney home ownership rate hits 70-year low
Sydney is no longer affordable for most, as new data reveals the number of people who own the home they live in is the lowest it has been in decades. News...
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Ten unheard tracks from David Bowie's early career to be released
The previously unheard tracks from the 1960s were recorded when Bowie went by the stage name Davie Jones. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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US slaps 25% tariffs on Brazil with election looming
The US will impose a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil starting later this month. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busi...
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NT government slammed over no-show to federal racism inquiry
A national inquiry into racism against First Nations people, launched after an alleged terror attack in Perth, has heard allegations of systemic racism in...