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UK in most dangerous period I've known, military chief says
Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general
The prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Kevin Bridges asks if football still has beauty at its heart
Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to understand whether the beautiful game still exists. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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China's Xi Jinping to make rare visit to North Korea
Xi will be in North Korea from 8-9 June, a rare visit to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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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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China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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British Heart Foundation plans to close 150 charity shops
The charity says it is facing "an exceptionally challenging trading environment". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links read...
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House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days. Newsiline summarises this...
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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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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...
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US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs
The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump announces $700m coal investment using wartime powers
The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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How Trump's White House ballroom plan has doubled in size and cost over a year
BBC Verify examines how the biggest change to the White House in decades has transformed in the last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. Newsiline summarises...
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'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Technology...
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Single 20-somethings need AI to make first move on dating apps - Hinge boss
Jackie Jantos says loneliness and lack of confidence were challenges for young adults looking for relationships. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Mark Zuckerberg's longest-serving employee on AI, jobs - and her boss
Naomi Gleit has weathered many controversies at Meta, but remains in what she tells the BBC is her "dream job". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Andrew was sub-letting Royal Lodge cottages, watchdog reveals
A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Dumped animal carcasses in rivers 'shameful' say litter pickers
Figures show there were almost 150 animal dumping incidents in Northern Ireland since 2020. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest
Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publish...
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Here's to you, Ollie Robinson - England need you more than you will know
Ollie Robinson was exiled from the England team for 24 Tests - on the first day against New Zealand, he showed them what they had been missing. Newsiline...
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Tough cookies: How pop group Le Sserafim overcame internal conflict and internet trolls
The K-pop band say accepting their flaws and embracing humour took them to a new level of success. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Steven Spielberg believes we will discover aliens in our lifetime
Spielberg's new film imagines what might happen if the existence of non-human intelligence was revealed to the world. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Here's why election results in the second largest US city are so slow
It could take weeks - or even a month - before we know who won elections in California and Los Angeles. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint job
After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue". Newsiline summarises...
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AI needs a 'brake pedal', warns Anthropic co-founder
Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Conflict over identity politics could lead to civil war in long term, says Badenoch
In an interview for a BBC Radio 4 documentary, England's Identity Crisis, the Conservative leader warned of rising tensions as groups on the left and the...
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Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to...
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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. Newsi...
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Caudery and Hunter Bell win at Rome Diamond League
World indoor champions Molly Caudery and Georgia Hunter Bell triumph in the pole vault and 1500m at the Diamond League meeting in Rome. Newsiline summaris...
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Celtic fan groups state opposition to Keane
Several Celtic supporters clubs put their names to a statement opposing the potential appointment of Robbie Keane as manager because of the Irishman's pre...
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Watch: Guide stranded on Everest for six days rescued
The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan pieces together how events unfolded. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to the origina...
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Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest
The Greater Manchester Mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...