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What are Europe's alternatives to Instagram, TikTok and X?
As criticism of Instagram, TikTok and X grows in the EU, developers are building European social media alternatives. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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What are EU social media alternatives to Instagram, TikTok?
Opaque algorithms, too little legal protection for minors, a lot of hate speech and disinformation: in Europe, US and Chinese social media platforms have...
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Aussies in the hunt after opening round of US Open
Four of the six Australian golfers competing at the 81st Women's US Open are within sight of the leader after the opening round in Los Angeles. Newsiline...
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Future of iconic wine Wolf Blass unclear amid large brand overhaul
A cloud hangs over the future of the famous Barossa brand as its maker, Treasury Wine Estates, looks to cull more than half of its labels. Newsiline summa...
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Prolific character actor stabbed to death in front yard at age 81
James Handy appeared in almost 150 films or TV series, according to his IMDb page, with his last role being a bartender in Top Gun: Maverick. Newsiline su...
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Properties searched during investigation into Melbourne arson attacks
Police seize a tomahawk, cash, steroids, illicit tobacco, mobile phones and other devices while searching seven properties this morning, following ongoing...
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Viral Kiwi star meets Argentine influencer who boosted following to 5M
New Zealand soccer player Tim Payne has met social media influencer Valen Scarsini after the Argentine encouraged his fans to follow the unheralded All Wh...
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Canberra man facing almost 70 sexual assault, violence charges
Police said multiple women contacted them in late 2025 and early 2026 to accuse the man of sexual assault while he was in relationships with them. Newsili...
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Breaking: Police officer avoids jail over Indigenous teenager's collision death
A NSW Police officer convicted over a fatal collision that killed an Indigenous teenager has avoided time behind bars. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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University of Wollongong Chancellor stands aside amid ICAC inquiry
Michael Still steps down pending the outcome of a public inquiry examining recruitment, consultancy contracts and conflicts of interest at the University...
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Teen who allegedly stormed plane with shotgun to face adult court
A Victorian teenager who allegedly tried to hijack a plane has failed in a bid to keep his case in the Children's Court, where the maximum penalty is four...
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Mary Fowler has crossed the threshold from athlete to cultural icon
Matildas star Mary Fowler is using her platform to share what matters to her, as she navigates becoming a truly global footballing superstar. Newsiline su...
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Ukraine: Marine drone explodes in Romanian port
A naval drone exploded near an oil terminal in the Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday morning, causing no injuries. Newsiline summarises this...
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Ukraine: US House passes bill to aid Kyiv, sanction Russia
The Ukraine Support Act is meant to help the war-torn nation rebuild with direct loans and assistance. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Well...
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How Dorothy the courageous kitten was reunited with rescuers
A kitten left for dead after being thrown from a moving car has spent months recovering and is now at a new home with two familiar faces. Newsiline summar...
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'ISIS bride' charged with slavery poses risk if granted bail, court hears
Zeinab Ahmad, who recently returned to Australia, is seeking bail after she was charged with slavery offences after allegedly crossing into Syria with her...
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Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dead at 56
A committed advocate to furthering free speech and women's rights in her birth country, Satrapi lost her husband, Swedish actor Mattias Ripa, in April las...
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Newsroom edition: House prices in Australia are falling – will it hurt Labor? – Full Story podcast
Josephine Tovey speaks with Gabrielle Jackson, Patrick Keneally and Jonathan Barrett about why Labor is damned if they do and damned if they don’t when it...
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Are we heading for communism after the budget? The Tele’s editor thinks the needle is moving | Weekly Beast
Ben English muses on the redistribution of capital from asset owners ‘to the proletariat’ following post-budget hammer-and-sickle front page. Newsiline su...
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Bear opens window in factory escape, Japanese police say
The bear had earlier attacked four people in an industrial part of Fukushima, in Japan's north-east. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of swimming trials
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has added her voice to growing calls for Olympic prize money, believing athletes are missing out on what they financially d...
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Police worker shot dead by radicalised teen unpreventable, inquiry finds
An inquest into the shooting death of Sydney police accountant Curtis Cheng has found there was "no reasonable opportunity" for law enforcement officials...
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Hezbollah rejects Israeli ceasefire deal in Lebanon, clouding prospects for Iran conflict resolution
Iran has declared that any ceasefire deal in the Middle East conflict between itself and the United States must include Lebanon. Newsiline summarises this...
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Court system 'in a shambles' after transcription service goes bust
There are fears mass redundancies at Australia's main transcription service could leave court cases around the country in limbo after it was revealed VIQ...
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Princess Catherine hugs young mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell
The Princess of Wales joined in a hospital cancer ward celebration for a young mum who completed chemotherapy. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
Most of the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims, according to independent testing, are still under investigation by the regulator one ye...
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'A lot of confidence' for Ash Gardner ahead of T20 Cup
Ash Gardner will hit Australia's Twenty20 World Cup warm-up matches full of confidence after a half-century in the last of three informal hit-outs against...
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Israel has invaded deeper into Lebanon using this river crossing
Images of the first tanks to roll over Lebanon's Litani River were posted online this week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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Hanson steps in after Joyce backflips on forced home sales
After failing to answer questions, a senator was warned to "get some clarity before this gets worse". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austr...
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Bail matter adjourned for 13yo boy charged with violent extremist offences
The teenager's bail application has been adjourned until later this month and transferred to the Maryborough Children's Court. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Dutch police arrest 4 men over drugging, rape of partners
The men allegedly filmed the sexual assaults and shared the footage. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers...
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Melbourne Storm boss hails 'positive' talks with Tasmania to bring games south
Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says he's "got no doubt" a deal with Tasmania can be reached if the commercial interests line up, following...
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Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days
Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain....
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Everything you need to know about ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time
Australia's favourite classical music poll is back for another year — here's when it happens, how to listen and details about the ABC Classic 100 in Conce...
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The Papers: 'Andrew cashed in' and 'Kate shares in mum's joy'
Report reveals Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's 'rent deals' and the Princess of Wales celebrating a mum ending cancer treatment lead Friday's papers. Newsili...