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They became best friends – then discovered they were brother and sister
Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Fishing ban considered as NSW South Coast abalone populations depleted
As the NSW government considers closing 350 kilometres of shoreline to abalone harvesting, divers say the severe decline of the shellfish is due to misman...
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Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
President Donald Trump is set to rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting begins in the battleground state's primary, where voters will choos...
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Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’
Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with US Follow our Australia news li...
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U.S. military launches 13th night strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
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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Secret Service agent in Vance's team under investigation over alleged leak
The Secret Service has not disclosed the agent's identity or the nature of the information allegedly leaked. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for...
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'Burnham eager to get drilling' and 'Tardis fit for a King'
The papers are focusing on different aspects of Andy Burnham's first week in the top job. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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OpenAI blamed a hacking event on its AI models going rogue. Here's what to know
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it is still investigating the "unprecedented cyber incident" that led its artificial intelligence systems to break out of a test...
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Trump's new Australian tariffs reveal complex truths, experts say as government urges repeal
Australia's trade minister has called for the removal of the "unjustified" tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Why Waratahs 'trust each other' to deliver in grand final against Drua
Chasing a seventh Super Rugby Women's title, the Waratahs are in a confident mood ahead of Saturday's season decider against the Drua in Fiji. Newsiline s...
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Trump imposes double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as stopgap 10% levies expire Friday
President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and lin...
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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Members of a 'surreal' rescue off WA's second-highest peak reunite
Hiker Lucy Fairweather reunites with her "heroes" as the RAC Rescue helicopter celebrates its 11,000th rescue in WA. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Earnings at Musk's Tesla fall as spending on research cuts into profit from selling cars
While the core car business had a solid quarter, Tesla is now focused on building out the infrastructure and AI software that underpins its robotaxis and...
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FDA panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online
The vote marks a win for Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy who has said he's a big fan of the drugs, which haven't been well studied for human use. Newsil...
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Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi attacks on tankers in Red Sea
International oil prices topped $100 a barrel after Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they attacked two oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising new fears of disr...
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Former U.S. diplomat breaks down Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping
For perspective on the Houthis' efforts to block shipping in the Red Sea, Amna Nawaz spoke with Timothy Lenderking. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock
World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57....
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News Wrap: Trump announces new tariffs on dozens of countries
In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration is imposing new tariffs on dozens of countries starting the exact moment a prior round of tariffs is s...
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Budjerah's debut album Gentleman has been a long time coming
Two-time ARIA Award-winning music artist Budjerah has just released his long-awaited debut album and announced an official tour. Newsiline summarises this...
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Spinal injury brings unusual hospital stay with hen's party and wedding
When Christine Olsen-Lane suffered a life-threatening fall, she could not have foreseen the unexpected joy the next 11 months would bring. Newsiline summa...
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Trump reluctant to pressure China after claiming election interference
In his address about foreign interference in elections, President Trump made sweeping claims about China. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHo...
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FDA considers widening access to peptides promoted by wellness influencers
An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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End of migrant protections creates elder care staffing challenges
Hundreds of thousands of migrants are facing uncertainty after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected S...
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Out of necessity is borne a unique and wholly Scottish opening ceremony
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are like no other that came before them and the opening ceremony was similarly unique in a way that will make it hard to go ba...
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Thousands are evacuated as wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town
About 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and vacation resorts along the French Atlantic coast Thursday as the latest in a series of wildfires raged a...
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Belarusian opposition leader on fighting for democracy under Lukashenko
Belarus has been plunged into the center of Russia's conflict with Ukraine, both by its borders and by Putin-linked President Alexander Lukashenko. Newsil...
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Breaking: First suspected positive case of H5 bird flu detected in Queensland
It's the first wild, migratory seabird in Queensland to return a suspect positive case for H5 bird flu. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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New exhibit showcases the long-hidden artwork of Avital Sagalyn
At the tip of Cape Cod, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of an artist who spent two summers there in the 1940s. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Ben Wikler and Geoff Bennett discuss the Democrats' plan on 'Settle In'
There's no shortage of analysis about what's wrong with the Democratic Party. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links reade...
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How an insect repellent left almost a dozen hospital staff sick
How did an insect repellent get to the hospital? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...