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North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of artillery systems targeting Seoul

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of artillery systems targeting Seoul - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire drill of nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers designed to target South Korea’s capital as he vowed to boost his war deterrent in the face of deepening confrontations with rivals, state media said


More than 100 illegal migrants are identified for the first wave of Rwanda deportations with the first flight likely to depart next month

Home Office officials have identified a group who are least likely to be able to launch successful legal challenges against removal.


Kemi Badenoch issues rallying cry for Tories to get behind Rishi Sunak as she tells rebel MPs to 'stop messing around'

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch (left) led Cabinet efforts to bolster Rishi Sunak's (right) position, telling rebel MPs to 'stop messing around'.


Frictions not far from surface in NZ-China talks

Chinese foreign minister’s NZ visit was a chance to talk up the relationship's health – but areas of sensitivity remain The post Frictions not far from surface in NZ-China talks appeared first on Newsroom.


Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand face lengthy court process

Two men accused of attacking a policeman are unlikely to be sent home any time soon, a lawyer says.


North Korea’s Kim oversees ‘super-large’ rocket launcher drills

Pyongyang has broken with much of its inter-Korean policy in recent years and ramped up weapons testing.


Student jailed for 13 years over terror guide for ‘misfits and nobodies’

Student jailed for 13 years over terror guide for ‘misfits and nobodies’ - Jacob Graham was convicted of seven terror offences last month


Schools failing children with allergies - report

A Cambridgeshire mum wants changes to the law to protect children with allergies after her son died.


'They deserve their shot': Luxon says Kāinga Ora crackdown fair for those on waitlist, but Sallies concerned for rulebreakers' children

The Government has instructed Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities to take stronger action against antisocial tenants.


German man was vaccinated more than 200 times against Covid


Heavy security at Dominican border market as violence rocks Haiti

Heavy security is being maintained at Dominican Republic border markets for those that cross the border for shopping, as violence continues to escalate in Haiti.


Disability Ministry ‘days’ away from spending all its money

What can and can’t be purchased by disabled people or their carers has been slashed in an effort by the Ministry of Disabled People Whaikaha to save money The post Disability Ministry ‘days’ away from spending all its money appeared first on Newsroom.


Vladimir Putin's unstoppable rise to power

On March 17, 2024, Vladimir Putin extended his seemingly unending reign over Russia for another six years. The 71-year-old achieved a landslide victory in the presidential election, winning a record-breaking 88% of the vote. As with his previous victories, the election was criticized as neither "free nor fair" by countries like the US and Germany given the imprisonment of Putin's political opponents, and the culture of fear he cultivates in Russia. His Ukrainian opponent, President Volodymyr Zelensky, called the election illegitimate in a damning statement. "These days, the Russian dictator is simulating another election. It is clear to everyone in the world that this figure, as it has already often happened in the course of history, is simply sick for power and is doing everything to rule forever." President Putin has ruled over Russia for almost a quarter of a century, and has been widely condemned for his invasion of Ukraine. But who is this man from Leningrad who grew up to become one of the most powerful men in recent history? Click through and find out more about Vladimir Putin's life and career.


JK Rowling vows to defy Scotland's 'ludicrous' new hate crime laws and refuses to delete posts calling trans TV presenter 'just a man'

The Harry Potter author was cleared of any wrongdoing by police in England earlier this month over an online post about broadcaster India Willoughby.


Eco protesters cannot claim a 'climate emergency' as justification for vandalism, the UK's most senior judge rules

Lady Chief Justice Carr ruled protesters could not say they honestly believed a property owner would consent to criminal damage if they were fully aware of its 'circumstances'.


Putin hails the 'return' to Russia of annexed Ukrainian land

The annexation of the Black Sea peninsula Crimea in 2014 was a precursor to Moscow 's seizure of four other Ukraine regions in 2022 that it has declared parts of Russia.


Government yet to give out majority of funding pledged in honour of Tessa Jowell

Government yet to give out majority of funding pledged in honour of Tessa Jowell - The former Labour politician died from a brain tumour in 2018.


Tour the Cold War missile bunker hidden 170 feet below Kansas

Tour this abandoned 1960s missile silo in Kansas


Ukraine turned an older US missile into a deadly air defense weapon


Russia falsely announces King Charles' death

Buckingham Palace is scrambling to deny the reports.


London travel news LIVE: Delays ease on M25 near Heathrow Airport as road reopens after fatal crash

London travel news LIVE: Delays ease on M25 near Heathrow Airport as road reopens after fatal crash - A van driver in his 70s died in the crash, the Met has confirmed


Auckland gym-goers launch campaign to stop 'silent cheerleader' cat being evicted after complaint

The furry supporter, named MPAL, doesn't just have a name inspired from the gym - she has made it her home for the last five years.


Poor Ukrainian defenses around Avdiivka allowed Russia to advance


20 famous peace Nobel prize winners

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded in Oslo on December 10 since 1901. In compliance with Alfred Nobel’s will, the prize honours individuals or organizations who have “done the most or best to advance fellowship among nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies, and the establishment and promotion of peace congresses.”Some winners have made regular appearances in the press and history books. Other, more discreet laureates deserve an introduction.


Barack Obama visits 10 Downing Street for surprise talks (and tea) with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after White House downplayed reports of 'rivalry' with Biden

Barack Obama made a surprise appearance in Downing Street for talks with PM Sunak while the White House on Monday played down reports of a rivalry between Biden and Obama.


Government sees off all 10 amendments to Safety of Rwanda Bill made by Lords

The Government saw off 10 amendments from peers to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, after a minister had accused the Lords of trying to 'wreck' the legislation.


'Absolutely gut-wrenching': Disabled community urges minister to rethink 'thoughtless and reckless' funding changes

Up to 50,000 disabled New Zealanders and their carers say they have been "blind-sided" by sweeping changes.


Big win for Aussie parents as Albanese government increases paid parental leave: Here's what it means for you

Paid parental leave will increase incrementally from 20 weeks to a maximum of 26 by mid-2026.


Kiwi brothers facing jail after altercation with Thai policeman

Thai police say Hamish and Oscar Day will be banned from the country after the incident in Phuket - but it could get worse for the pair.


Hunt launched for ship dubbed 'the El Dorado of the seas' that sank in 1641 carrying '£1 BILLION in gold and silver' off the Cornish coast four years after its rusty anchor was found

The Merchant Royal which sank in 1641 had 500 bars of gold bullion, 400 ingots, half a million coins, jewellery and countless gems and pearls.


To have peace, Europe must prepare for war, EU council president says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe must strengthen its defence capabilities and shift to a "war economy" mode in response to the threat posed by Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday. In an op-ed published in European newspapers and the Euractiv website, Michel - who will chair a meeting of EU leaders on Thursday to discuss support for Ukraine - said Europe needed to take


Putin wins by a landslide and downplays Navalny's tragic end: “This is life”


Northland woman records 'staggering' breath test, driving nine times over legal alcohol limit

The 36-year-old's had her licence suspended and is due to appear in court.


'Pretty bad set of books': Luxon provides major tax cuts update

"We are a good Government and a responsible Government."


Putin's allies hail 'decisive victory': As West decries election win as undemocratic, autocratic friends in China, Iran, North Korea and Saudi Arabia - but also democratic India and NATO member Turkey - heap praise on Russian president

Leading the accolades, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un said Russian voters showed their 'unshakeable support and trust' in Putin, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).


'Stop lying': Peters erupts as he defies Luxon's warning over Nazi Germany comments

"I am not listening to either of yours's crap," he said on Tuesday.


Man charged with murder of Mongrel Mob boss

Steven Taiatini was hit and killed by a car in Ōpōtiki last year.


Watch: Flexible croissant thief caught doing yoga poses before alleged bakery break-in

The bakery says a few things were stolen, including croissants which were "clearly too tempting".


Man critically injured in Ōtāhuhu assault

The fight broke out in the early hours.


Govt finally reveals how many households with children could be affected by Kāinga Ora crackdown

"If you don't want to be liable for eviction in a state house, then don't behave in a way that you are liable for eviction."


Families grieving and angry after Far North fatal dog attacks

A Far North man will appear in court this week charged with manslaughter after the fatal mauling of a Pangaru man by a pack of dogs.


TV tonight: Who is The Serpent? Charles Sobhraj faces a real-life interrogation

The Real Serpent: Investigating a Serial Killer 9pm, Channel 4 Charles Sobhraj – the suspected serial killer known as “The Serpent” – was released from prison in Nepal in 2022 after serving 19 years for murder. Now he faces psychological interrogations about murders that he had never been tried for in Thailand. In this intense three-part documentary series, two former Metropolitan police detectives and a leading forensic psychologist explore his...


Ukraine almost killed Russia's most important military figure in 2022


'Disrespectful': Residents furious as 'lazy' dumpers leave eyesore outside Auckland Salvation Army

Dumped items include a bed, couches, clothes and rubbish.


'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'

As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.


Tourists at Blue Lagoon in Iceland evacuated due to volcanic eruption


Upbeat Rishi Sunak says the UK economy has 'turned the corner' as he insists the country is heading for a 'brighter future'

In an upbeat assessment, the Prime Minister (pictured) told a business conference in Warwickshire he has 'confidence for the future' as inflation finally comes under control.


'Disturbing remarks': Australia's Trade Minister told to apologise for saying New Zealand is most trusted ally

Don Farrell shocked those on Opposition benches when he declared the US was not Australia's most trusted security partner


'Our baby died from sepsis after hospital treatment delays - it can't happen again'

'Our baby died from sepsis after hospital treatment delays - it can't happen again' - EXCLUSIVE: Martyn Mirchev died aged 11 months just hours after being re-admitted to Kingston Hospital


Minister to be challenged over plan to boost dentistry

Minister to be challenged over plan to boost dentistry - Dentists have called on the Government to show how the plan will lead to 2.5 million more appointments.