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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed by graduates at mention of AI
The reaction underscores a growing anxiety among students over AI's impact on jobs and their future careers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Shakira wins £50m tax refund from Spanish government
The Colombian singer says the court ruling means the "narrative" that she was guilty now "crumbles". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Worl...
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Two men arrested over stunt at enclosure of famous monkey Punch
Two US nationals have been arrested after one jumped the fence of the monkey, who went viral online, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Is the UK's once favourite car coming back as an EV?
The company has announced plans to build seven new models in Europe including a small electric hatchback. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Tube strikes called off by RMT union
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union calls off a series of 24-hour strikes starting on Tuesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up
In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &...
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Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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LGBTIQ+ face mounting violence and discrimination, warns UN rights chief
Violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people are widespread, including at school, where 45 per cent of LGBT youth report being bullied. Newsiline su...
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Ebola outbreak follows hunger and displacement crisis in DR Congo
A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo an international emergency, to...
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Housing crisis takes centre stage at World Urban Forum in Baku
Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. Newsiline summarises this report from UN News - English and links readers to the...
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Extreme heat, floods and drought threaten lives across Latin America and Caribbean
Record-breaking temperatures, deadly floods, worsening drought and intensifying hurricanes are placing millions of people across Latin America and the Car...
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Palestine: Killings, destruction and settler encroachment continues
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has reduced the scale of violence in the Gaza Strip but killings and destruction continue, while forced displacemen...
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WHO assembly opens under shadow of Ebola, hantavirus and funding cuts
From Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa to the complex evacuation of passengers aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the UN World Health Organization...
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UN underscores protection of nuclear sites following drone strike on Emirati plant
The head of the UN atomic watchdog on Monday underscored the need to safeguard nuclear security in wartime, a day after a drone strike near a nuclear powe...
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World News in Brief: More attacks in Ukraine, violence against children in Haiti, refugee IDs in Africa
Civilians, including humanitarians, continue to face great danger across war-torn Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities, according to the UN humanitarian relie...
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Ex-Qantas boss seeks to launch new budget Australian airline
An aviation industry expert said an ultra-low-budget airline could bring ticket prices down across the board. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS Ne...
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K-pop stars Ateez join Pitbull and Lewis Capaldi as BST Hyde Park headliners
The summer festival at London's Hyde Park will see the eight-member K-pop group perform. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment &a...
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Bodies of four missing Italian divers found in undersea cave as Maldives starts investigation
It's believed to be the deadliest diving disaster in the Indian Ocean tourist destination. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and li...
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Germany news: 2030 climate goals in danger, experts warn
Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskept...
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New BBC boss warns that 'tough choices are unavoidable'
Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin says the BBC has "never been more needed" but faces "very real challenges". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Germany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Newsiline summarises thi...
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HS2 failings blamed on high-speed focus and political pressure
A new reviews confirms the high-speed rail line's "original sins" include a technical design, changing political priorities and ballooning costs. Newsilin...
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Elversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history
A team from a small south-western German town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bunde...
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Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI. Newsiline summarises this...
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Farmers given new weapon in fight against mouse plague gripping rural Australia
An emergency permit has been granted due to high mouse populations in South Australia and Western Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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Rainy days ahead for much of eastern Australia, as a dry winter looms
It's going to be a wet couple of days for Australians on the east coast, while the west will be dry and settled. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS...
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Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links reader...
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Ebola in Africa: Why it's a constant threat
Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Blue Flags awarded but one beach misses out
Keep Britain Tidy awards six Blue Flags but Avon Beach misses out because of a slip-up. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Env...
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Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money'
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown
The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Moment two fighter jets collide mid-air at US air show
Four crew members safely ejected from US Navy jets and are in a stable condition after the collision. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war
Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...