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Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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A talking cube, female God of War & Wolverine among PlayStation announcements
The new instalment of God of War will star Kratos' wife Laufey, but some fans have questioned the call. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - E...
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Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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FBI shoots dead the man who took multiple hostages in California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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'Selfish' drivers delayed response to drowning girl
Chiedza Nyanjowa got out of her depth while trying to retrieve a ball as she played with her cousin. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes
Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League. Newsiline summar...
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Phone signal on trains not good enough most of the time, research says
Ofcom found the major phone networks were not providing good signal on trains, and train companies were slowing down wi-fi. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Is spying as common in Germany as Southampton boss Eckert claims?
BBC Sport explores whether spying is as regular an occurrence in Germany as Southampton boss Tonda Eckert claims. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Sabalenka crumbles in quarter-finals in yet another French Open shock
World number one Aryna Sabalenka sees her French Open title hopes vanish as she unravels in a crushing quarter-final defeat by Diana Shnaider. Newsiline s...
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How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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England do not need massive change after Ashes - Stokes
Captain Ben Stokes insists England do not have to make a "massive change", despite their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults in Wales have two or more takeaways a week
Public Health Wales said it must become easier for people to make healthier eating choices. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Badenoch accuses Starmer of giving up on welfare reform
No legislation on welfare reform was announced in the King's Speech. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the or...
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Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
The National Trust, which manages Portstewart Strand, has urged visitors to the beach to be vigilant. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows. Newsiline...
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British soldier killed in Iraq training exercise was 'devoted family-man'
Lance Corporal James Stewart Freeman, 29, died on Sunday during a joint training exercise in Erbil with the US Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Donaldson trial told by alleged victim she should have reported abuse claims earlier
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies. Newsiline summari...
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Qualifier Chwalinska reaches semi-finals to continue dream French Open run
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her dream French Open run as she beats Anna Kalinskaya to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final. Newsiline summarises...
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KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland app users report outage
Thousands of Lloyds Banking Group customers reported problems with online banking access on Wednesday morning. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Scottish Secretary did not declare meeting with Mandelson's firm
Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year. Newsiline...
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Martin Scorsese gets backlash after endorsing 'creatively freeing' AI
AI can help directors "move faster without sacrificing quality or craft" in pre-production. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment...
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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near in the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event. Newsiline summarises thi...
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What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year Newsiline summarises thi...
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Meta won't track its workers' clicks - but only for half an hour at a time
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time". Newsiline summarises this...
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Back shaving & biggest posers - the Scotland squad in their own words
John McGinn packed an European plug adaptor. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the original publisher for...