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Eight students arrested over deadly girls' school fire in Kenya
The fire, at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya, broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning and also injured...
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Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped,' WHO chief says as he arrives in Congo
"To come here is to really show to the community that they're not alone," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at the airport la...
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and start new nuclear talks
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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Every VAR error: How Arsenal escaped red cards and penalties
Arsenal and Chelsea were the biggest beneficiaries of video assistant referee and on-field errors this season. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan
Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup. Newsil...
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Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
His final tally: 32 words spelled correctly in 90 seconds, a record for the shootout-style finish that was first used in 2022. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Murder accused fails to appear in court
Jemele Rhone's solicitor tells a court his client's mental health meant he could not attend hearing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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England must accept Ashes backlash, says McCullum
Head coach Brendon McCullum says England must deal with the “backlash” to their dismal 4-1 defeat in Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into Romanian apartment building
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine and then went astray slammed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two p...
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war on Uk...
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Pam Bondi will face a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
The transcribed Bondi interview will give lawmakers a chance to dig for information on the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files and other...
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Trippier verbally agrees to Wolves move after Newcastle exit
Ex-England international Kieran Trippier due to become Wolves' first summer signing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Amputee surgeon struck off for posing extreme risk
Neil Hopper is struck off after he was deemed an extreme risk to public protection. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran
Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links re...
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Canadian man who allegedly sold lethal chemical will not be tried in UK
The substance said to have been sold by Kenneth Law is linked to the deaths of 73 British people. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Germany deepens Taiwan ties amid China tensions
A German delegation, known as the Berlin-Taipei Parliamentary Friendship Group, recently visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing. Newsiline summari...
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Banning children from social media is not enough, UN warns – platforms must be made safe by design
Blocking children from social media is no substitute for making platforms safe in the first place, the UN human rights office warned Friday, as it issued...
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World News in Brief: Drone strike in Romania condemned, Lebanon and South Sudan updates
The UN Secretary-General has expressed alarm after a drone struck a residential building in the Romanian city of Galați overnight into Friday, reportedly...
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Gaza: 26 killed over Eid holiday, UN rights investigators report
At least 26 Palestinians were killed in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday – the eve of one of the most important holidays in Islam – the UN human rights office...
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‘A disease you get when you care for someone’: WHO on the Ebola frontline
Two weeks into the latest deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are now 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democrati...
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Conflict-related sexual violence cases more than doubled in 2025, UN warns
Nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year – more than double the previous year's figure – as rape, sexual...
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Gaza children trapped ‘in an endless cycle of suffering’: UNICEF
The dire conditions in the Gaza Strip are trapping children “in an endless cycle of suffering” and their heartbroken parents can only look on, an official...
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UN honours blue helmets and calls for renewed investment in peace
Peacekeepers are serving in a dangerous era of mounting global tensions and tight resources. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and l...
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Child among three dead after tower block fall
A man, a woman and a child were pronounced dead at the scene in Elephant and Castle. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election
Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Newsiline summari...
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Pigeons' livers may enable magnetic navigation when the sun doesn't shine, study finds
A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. Newsiline summaris...
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Israel, Lebanon officials to meet. And, judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting order
Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to...
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Experts: Germany's progress on climate goals insufficient
The Council of Experts on Climate Change has found that Germany has both accomplished and simultaneously failed to meet its 2025 climate goals. Newsiline...
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Hubble Captures M88 on Journey to Center of Virgo Cluster
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the active spiral galaxy Messier 88 (M88), located about 63 million light-years away. Newsiline summarises...
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No second retrial for men accused of airport brawl
Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz denied assaulting a Greater Manchester Police officer in 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Monty Don receives reminder from BBC over clothing promotion rules
Don wore a jacket on Gardeners' World soon after appearing in an advertising campaign for the company. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - En...
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Kenya court blocks US plan for Ebola quarantine facility
The US proposal to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been met with a fierce backlash from medical workers in the East African country, wher...