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How Australia led the charge for the world to ban social media for kids
The UK could become the latest nation to implement a social media ban, after British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to introduce a "game changer" p...
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Iran's internet is coming back online. But it's not back to normal
Reports of an increase in internet traffic are filtering through, but experts say Iran has a long way to go to get back up to speed. Newsiline summarises...
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Dame Prue Leith on calling Michelin Guide to ask why she didn't have a star
The ex-Great British Bake Off judge speaks to crowds at Hay Festival about the books that shaped her. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ent...
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Australia is a global battery giant and one state is leading the charge
Western Australia in particular is proving to the world that grid-scale batteries are no longer a complementary technology but can play a central role in...
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Battery boom marks a new political chapter in Australia's energy wars
Within the government, there's quiet confidence the battery boom will continue to gather pace and help shield Australia from both global shocks and domest...
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Israel tells all residents in southern Lebanon to leave
It is the first time Israel has made such a sweeping demand since US President Donald Trump announced in April a ceasefire had been imposed in Lebanon. Ne...
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FIFA World Cup: New York and New Jersey prosecutors probe 'sky-high' ticket prices
US prosecutors have subpoenaed FIFA over expensive World Cup tickets, saying that the event was "not an invitation to exploit our residents and visitors."...
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Migrants jailed and charged after bank holiday crossings
It comes after nearly 1,000 people arrived in the UK on small boats between Friday and Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Trump urges Middle East states to sign Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has urged more Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords that aim to normalize relations with Israel. Newsiline summa...
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Why this empty room has the internet terrified
Forget about slashers and body horror — the next evolution of fright stems from an fluorescent-lit room. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Quiz: Can you identify Aussie TV shows from a single frame?
How well do you know your Neighbours from your Deadloch? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publis...
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Girl Scouts Event Brings Space Science to the Next Generation
In early May 2026, NASA employees, contractors, and volunteers helped to bring Heliophysics to girls of all ages in a fun-filled weekend of hands-on scien...
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Why Trump's allegations that white people are being persecuted in South Africa have been denied
President Trump expanded the number of refugee places available for white South Africans, saying there have been "recent increases in the incitement of ra...
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Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues
Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French...
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Iran war: Trump says US will 'watch over' Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said the vital Strait of Hormuz "must be open to everyone" and "no one can control it." He made a threat to Oman, which is negot...
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Ebola: Uganda closes border with DR Congo as virus spreads
Uganda has shut its border "with immediate effect," despite warnings by the WHO that the move could backfire and cause the disease to spread. Newsiline su...
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Alabama asks Supreme Court to allow use of congressional map helping GOP, despite racial bias ruling
The state's Republican leadership filed an emergency appeal with the justices a day after a three-judge court refused to let the state use a map it adopte...
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Rep. Christian Menefee defeats Rep. Al Green in primary runoff fueled by redistricting
Under previous maps, Green and Menefee had served in neighboring districts before the state's Republican lawmakers redrew the state's congressional maps i...
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South Africa: 300 Ghanaians leave amid xenophobic tensions
Hundreds of Ghanaians are leaving South Africa on special repatriation flights as anti-immigration protests and violence against foreigners escalate in th...
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Jones' loss leaves Boulter as last Briton in French Open singles
Francesca Jones' breakthrough French Open is ended by Marie Bouzkova, leaving Katie Boulter as the last remaining British singles player in Paris. Newsili...
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Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Starmer arson accused refused to film attack, court told
Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc is accused of conspiring to set fire to a car linked to the prime minster. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave for a week
Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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FIFA faces investigation over World Cup's 'impossibly high' ticket prices
In a joint statement, New Jersey's attorney-general accused the football governing body of having turned "buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet...
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Why paying £5 for a latte is here to stay
Poor coffee harvests in Brazil and Vietnam are just some of the factors driving up the price of your morning cup of coffee. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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South African government, Afrikaners reject Trump administration claim of a humanitarian emergency
Advocacy groups for the country's Afrikaner white minority on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's position that there's a humanitarian emergency...
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Heated exchange and no handshake in French Open 'cheating' row
Germany's Tamara Korpatsch says it would be "embarrassing" if she cheated against China's Wang Xinyu following their heated exchange at the French Open. N...
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Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland
The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Abandoned beach litter took us two days to clear'
Tents, towels and children's clothing were among hundreds of items left on a beach, a community group says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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World number two Rybakina out in biggest French Open upset so far
World number two Elena Rybakina suffers a second-round defeat by Yuliia Starodubtseva in the biggest French Open upset so far. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Midterm redistricting has placed millions in new voting districts. Here's where 6 state efforts stand
President Donald Trump hopes the unusual mid-decade redistricting can help Republicans retain control of the closely divided House, despite negative appro...
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Fifa ordered to explain after allegations of 'artificially inflating' World Cup prices
Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation. Newsiline sum...
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Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy
The war in Iran has dashed hopes for economic growth. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original...
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How you can save money on your energy bill
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers to the...
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Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer
Bondi, who was diagnosed shortly after being ousted in April, is also joining the White House's new advisory council on AI. Newsiline summarises this repo...