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John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister
The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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Two-time winner Alcaraz out of Wimbledon with injury
Two-time winner Carlos Alcaraz will miss this year's Wimbledon because of a wrist injury. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Police seek charges for up to 57 people over Grenfell Tower disaster
The Met Police will submit files to the CPS including possible cases of corporate manslaughter. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers. Newsiline summarises this...
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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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By-elections to replace former MPs set for next month
Stephen Flynn and Stephen Gethins stood down as MPs after being elected to Holyrood earlier this month Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stori...
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Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks. Newsiline summa...
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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices?
Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Sto...
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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to th...
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Watch: Crews battle blaze as thousands evacuated near Los Angeles
The Sandy Fire ignited in the city of Simi Valley and spread across 1,364 acres (550 hectares) with minimal containment as of Tuesday, officials said. New...
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Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links r...
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How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned
The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out. Newsiline s...
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Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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St Brelade concerns of empty shops and cost of living
People say they are frustrated families have to turn to food banks in a "rich island like Jersey". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Swatch boss says crowds are 'good news' after watch launch sparks chaos
Nick Hayek Jr says the pocket watch launch saw "overcrowding like hell" at a small number of its UK stores. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space
Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and li...
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection. Newsiline summarises this report...
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What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Stranger Things star to make West End debut in Rent musical revival
Gaten Matarazzo is no stranger to the theatre, having starred in several Broadway shows from a young age. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers...
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Gabby Logan on her final moments with football legend dad Terry Yorath
Gabby Logan says she read a heartfelt email from a fan to her dad the day he died. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & Ar...
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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Zoe Kleinman: Why the AI industry is the real winner of the Musk-Altman trial
The trial in Oakland, California has helped lift the veil on the AI sector - and the huge egos of the men at the heart of it. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links...
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Selling children to survive: Afghan fathers forced to make impossible choices
In Afghanistan today, a staggering three in four people cannot meet their basic needs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links re...
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MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes. Newsiline sum...
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Animal park welcomes four Sumatran tiger cubs
There are fewer than 400 of Sumatran tigers left in the wild, according to the park. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Enviro...
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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Festival to go ahead after Bob Vylan row
The Wiltshire event had its license reviewed three days before it was due to start. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Entertainment & A...