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US: Former CIA agent charged with stealing gold bars from government
A former CIA official with top secret-level clearance is accused of stealing gold bars worth millions from the US government and stashing them in his home...
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Get to know Wales' new first minister
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth answers quickfire questions at the Urdd Eisteddfod Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links rea...
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AFP defends public arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
The Australian Federal Police has detailed intelligence surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest, pushing back against criticisms of its public nature. News...
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Body found in pond is 10th person to die in heatwave
A body has been recovered from water in Kent following a major search in Swanscombe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour
Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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People trapped in new housing estate traffic bottlenecks welcome funding
Motorists in Melbourne's outer north welcome funds for "lifeline" outer suburbs road, but say more needs to be done. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why the gut is known as the second brain
Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to t...
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Ex-police officer admits sharing bed but denies rape, court hears
A former South Australian police officer says he got into bed with a woman while she was sleeping and caressed her thigh soon after she rejected his advan...
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'Makerfield is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics'
The constituency is suddenly at the epicentre of British politics - and the by-election result could decide the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises...
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The 7,000 minutes difference - why PSG could have edge over Arsenal
Why Paris St-Germain will be going into Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal with one advantage. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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New Ebola cases in Congo: What you need to know
The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the origin...
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Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system
Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this year Get our b...
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Young police officer's death raises questions about mental health support
An inquest into the death of a NSW Police recruit who was less than three months into the job hears differing opinions about whether it was related to his...
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Iran war: Oil shortages threaten global energy security
Strategic petroleum reserves are declining rapidly as countries release emergency crude supplies to cushion the economic impact of the Middle East conflic...
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Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming
Suspending the federal gasoline tax could save drivers up to 18.4 cents per gallon. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to th...
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Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero
Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers...
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Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world
Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full...
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These swing voters are adding high gas prices into their political calculations
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it...
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Live: Saints take on Hawks, Daniher's state funeral confirmed
The Hawks are looking to consolidate a spot in the top four as they take on St Kilda at Docklands, on a day when details of Neale Daniher's state funeral...
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Frustration mounts over Kent water supply disruption
South East Water blames demand for water during the hot weather for the multiple supply problems. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Cave diver reveals how missing Laos group was located
A diver describes the "emotional moment" when he found a group of men alive after they were trapped for more than a week in a Laos cave, while a South Aus...
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More than 500 people have died in Bangladesh measles outbreak
Bangladesh is scrambling to vaccinate more children amid a measles outbreak that has killed more than 500 people, most of them children. Newsiline summari...
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In Colombia's election, undecided voters weigh leftist vs. right-wing firebrand
Colombians head to the polls Sunday as candidates clash over how to tackle crime, armed groups, and social reform—from dialogue to an iron-fisted crackdow...
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In Colombia, a flashy lawyer touts his tough-on-crime approach in presidential race
In Colombia's election this Sunday, a flamboyant criminal lawyer — who flaunts his wealth, machismo and even his music videos — is pitching himself as the...
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Distrust, conflict hamper Congo's Ebola response
The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak is in Mongbwalu, a poor gold-mining town of 130,000 people, in Ituri province, in eastern Congo. Newsiline summarises...
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The possible return of Somali pirates poses a new problem for the shipping industry
As the global economy focuses on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, another shipping crisis looms in the region -- the return of Somali pirates. Newsiline summa...
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King's College team wins access to cutting-edge Google quantum chip
King's College London researchers hope the chip will help answer previously unanswerable questions about the most important natural processes. Newsiline s...
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Mapped: The 'forever chemical' sites at the centre of Australia's $2bn legal fight
A total of 28 sites across Australia are in the middle of the government's largest legal claim ever. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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Palace wait on Iraola with Lampard among plan Bs
Crystal Palace are waiting on an answer from Andoni Iraola but Coventry boss Frank Lampard could be a plan B for the Conference League winners. Newsiline...
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Biker's sidecar-riding dog 'making people smile'
Louis the St Bernard enjoys riding around town, and people often stop to take photos, his owner says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Meta repeatedly snubs EU body over Facebook and Instagram user bans
The BBC has been contacted by hundreds of users who claimed they had been wrongly banned from the sites. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Live: Blues hunting Women's Origin clean sweep on soaked Gold Coast
The Women's State of Origin series wraps up on the Gold Coast, with NSW hunting a clean sweep at a rain-soaked Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. Newsiline...
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Fire in Kenya girls' school dormitory kills 16, injures 73
Local authorities said the fire broke out in a dormitory where 220 girls had been sleeping. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and l...
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NRL backs referee's decision to send off Ponga in Origin I
The NRL supports Ashley Klein's controversial decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the State of Origin referee got the call right. Newsiline summarise...
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Ecclestone targets World Cup glory after mental health struggle
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone on overcoming mental health struggles, her response to fitness criticism and how a T20 World Cup win would "put things r...
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'Lost opportunity' to help air force serviceman before he died, inquest finds
A coroner has found that the death of an RAAF serviceman could have been prevented, including when he left a military health centre during a mental health...