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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...
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One Nation's popularity is rising. Which Australians are supporting the party and why?
Australians from across the political spectrum give their views on One Nation following the party's recent by-election victory. Newsiline summarises this...
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London mayor warning over northern Olympic bid
The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an "initial strategic assessment" into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics a...
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Eurovision winner Dara arrives to screaming fans in Bulgaria
The 27-year-old's tune Bangaranga won Bulgaria its first ever title in the song contest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links...
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Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy? Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Young Czechs drink less beer but risk other addictions
The Czech Republic, the beer world champion, has seen a record decline in consumption. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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German singer Heino pushes back against the far-right AfD
A far‑right politician in Germany used schlager icon Heino in election advertising without his consent. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Wel...
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Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publishe...
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The Climate Question
How Thailand and Vietnam are seeing rapid growth in EV sales and manufacturing Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers...
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Tiger escapes enclosure near Leipzig, one person injured
An escaped tiger has injured a 73-year-old man near Leipzig, with police saying they shot the animal. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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1.1 billion people live in slums. Can they be housed in dignity?
Ministers, mayors, international organisations, urban planners and experts are in Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle one of the world’s fastest-growing challenge...
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa declared a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emerg...
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Nuclear terror threat ‘has never been so high’
The widespread availability of new technology, such as militarised drones and artificial intelligence, means that the current threat of nuclear terrorism...
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Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has "shown before that he's up for a fight" and she "wouldn't write [him] off". Newsili...
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Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd - but has it won them over?
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn - but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive. N...
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Germany and Japan test hydrogen future with BMW, Toyota cars
During a recent visit to Japan, Germany's transport minister Patrick Schnieder toured hydrogen projects aimed at bringing the fuel into the mainstream. Ne...
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Dead humpback whale off Denmark is 'Timmy'
Divers have confirmed that a dead humpback whale spotted off Denmark is the same creature that spent weeks beached off Germany's Baltic coast. Newsiline s...
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Germany news: UNICEF says child well-being ranking 'alarming'
A new study ranks Germany near the bottom in child well-being and education. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links...
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
The UK's relationship with the EU is shaping up as a key issue for a possible Labour leadership contest and the coming by-election in the Makerfield. News...
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'Look Mum, one point': Why does the UK keep getting Eurovision wrong?
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertai...
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Bangaranga! Bulgaria wins Eurovision - but UK comes last
Bulgarian singer Dara is a surprise winner beating Israel in second place, while the UK's Look Mum No Computer gets just one point. Newsiline summarises t...