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Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire
Over 100 firefighters are working to extinguish a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed a life. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...
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What are US and Japanese soldiers doing in the middle of the Australian bush?
The BBC's Katy Watson explains why troops are training in remote Australia - a country not at war, thousands of kilometres from today's major conflicts. N...
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Welsh budget facing cuts because of Starmer defence plans, says first minister
Money for new buildings to be cut as a result of defence plans, Rhun ap Iorwerth says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links...
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'A moment of real quality' - Nusa's sensational strike puts Norway ahead
Norway take the lead in their round of 32 tie against Ivory Coast after a brilliant strike from forward Antonio Nusa. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers
LeBron James will continue his career with another team and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes
Tottenham agree a deal to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as Manchester United pull out of the race for midfielder. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Frank Gardner: Key points from government's defence spending plan
The BBC's security correspondent analyses the details of the plan, and what they mean for the UK's armed forces. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Being stuck in NHS bed led to death, inquest finds
Tim Hull from Worcester had spent seven months unable to move from a bed that was too small for him Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Roof collapse kills 14 schoolchildren in Pakistan
Two people are taken into custody after the incident at a tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of Lahore. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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Coventry boss Lampard signs new contract to 2029
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard signs a new contract until 2029. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the...
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Fury to fight Wach in Thailand as warm-up to Joshua bout
Tyson Fury will fight Poland's Marius Wach in Thailand on 24 July as a warm-up for a potential all-British encounter with Anthony Joshua. Newsiline summar...
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Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers
Arsenal view Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers after receiving encouragement that the France forward mig...
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Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Farage declares earning £270,000 for promoting gold bullion
The Reform UK leader says the payment from Direct Bullion was for work amounting to four hours per month for a three-month period. Newsiline summarises th...
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Cruise passengers 'stranded' after air con failure to be flown home
Tui has apologised and told passengers it has arranged flights home for tomorrow and a full refund. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Lib Dem MP pushes defence secretary on funding
'Is this genuinely new investment or simply moving money from one overstretched budget to another?' Liberal Democrat MP asks. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy
Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Will the UK's plan for defence help it hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges. Newsil...
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Mayor angry as East Midlands road upgrades shelved
Major schemes in Derby and Nottinghamshire are due to be axed as money is diverted to defence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States
A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains. Ne...
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Union urges Grand Theft Auto 6 maker Rockstar to address working conditions
The union has called for better working conditions and pay transparency ahead of the GTA 6 release. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Final warning for failing health board after nine years of special measures
The Welsh government says it will take a more direct role in improving Wales’ largest health board. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM
The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Legally Blonde revival Elle - boring and tedious or a hot pink delight?
The spin-off introduces a new generation to Elle Woods, but critics say young people deserve better. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ente...
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Hull MP backs Andy Burnham to become PM
Dame Diana Johnson MP believes Burnham "would make an excellent leader". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to th...
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Home schooling and travel: Life as a 10-year-old tennis star
Hunter Henderson, 10, from Doncaster, has just won a major international tournament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and link...
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O'Donoghue: Court ruling is major blow to president
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links rea...
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How soon could Andy Burnham become PM?
Andy Burnham has launched a bid to be the next prime minister. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original...
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US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Can the World Cup's viral stars turn social media fame into fortunes?
They’re not Ronaldo or Messi, but they might be set for life after gaining millions of new followers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies
Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Ent...
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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Chris Mason: More cash for defence, but is it enough?
Keir Starmer says a further £15bn will be invested, but acknowledges that there "will always be those that argue that even more should be spent". Newsilin...