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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land

The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed ‘Freedom Edge’.

New York police shooting of teen sparks calls for justice from immigrant community

New York police shooting of teen sparks calls for justice from immigrant community - Nyah Mway’s family belong to Karen ethnic minority from Myanmar

Key events in US immigration history

In 2023, Texas passed a new law, known as SB4, that allows police to arrest migrants who enter the US illegally. However, the Supreme Court blocked Texas’ immigration law from going into effect until March 13. The state is expected to respond by March 11. Indeed, immigration has always been a hot topic in America, but how much do you know about its history in the country? In this gallery, we take you through a timeline of key events in US immigration history. Click on and get to know more.

Seymour slams Greens' landlord register wish as 'witch-hunt' in fiery clash with Swarbrick on AM

"It's a witch hunt and I'm sorry but this is the kind of populism that I am getting tired of."

ABC's embarrassing blunder over Australia's new Governor-General

The ABC has suffered an embarrassing blunder ahead of the swearing in of Australia's new Governor-General.

Major twist in battle for late Chicago recluse's $11 million fortune

Judge Daniel O. Tiernan made the decision Thursday, after hearing testimony from two men who say they witnessed Joseph Stancak (not pictured) sign the will the year before he passed.

Heavy flooding submerges roads and train tracks in Switzerland

Roads and railway lines were submerged in Switzerland's Valais region on Sunday (June 30) as melting snow compounded violent thunderstorms. Eyewitness video showed the floodwaters surrounding a warehouse and traffic tunnels in Sierre.

Nurse accused of stalking and female politician she met on dating app

A children's nurse has been arrested and charged with allegedly stalking a female politician after meeting her on a dating app.

Ukraine's convicts offered release at a high price: Joining the fight against Russia

Ukraine's convicts offered release at a high price: Joining the fight against Russia - Ukraine is expanding its military recruiting to cope with battlefield shortages more than two years into fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion

LynnMall shopping centre in West Auckland evacuated after ‘faulty fog cannon’ goes off

'Everyone’s been evacuated and police are swarming.'

Christchurch shoe repair store moving out after 144 years

It's been in the same spot since 1880 - but its owner says the building's "done its dash".

Light airplane crash on motorway near Paris leaving three dead

Tragedy struck as three people were killed in a motorway plane crash east of Paris. A light aircraft was reported to have come down on the A4 motorway in Nosiel around 4pm after the plane hit an electric power cable.

Shops boarded up amid fears of left-wing riots amid French election

Rioting engulfed the streets of Paris last night after the far-right steamed to victory in the first round of snap parliamentary elections.

Former Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman’s $9k shoplifting case ended with a conviction; here’s why

The former Green Party standout said a conviction might derail her legal career.

Feathers ruffled in Dunedin booze-fuelled pigeon heist, police say

The pigeon was unharmed.

MCALS launches new public counter service

Manx Care Advice and Liaison Service is operating a new public counter service at Noble's Hospital.

Rebel Labor Senator hits back at Anthony Albanese after she was exiled

Fatima Payman's punishment for voting against Labor colleagues is causing problems for the government on a day they hoped would be about celebrating cost-of-living measures.

Outrage over knife killer's benefits

Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane is one of nearly 80 violent criminals at a high-security hospital who can claim state benefits, it was revealed last night.

Tragedy strikes as woman dies on a plane just prior to take off

Manpreet Kaur suffered a medical episode after boarding the Qantas plane at Tullamarine Airport, in Melbourne, on June 20.

Nat Barr grills Police Minister over response to alleged DV murder

Mother-of-three, Sarah Miles, was found unconscious with head injuries before dying at her Johnston Street home at Casino, in northern NSW , at 2.30am on Saturday.

David Lammy must signal how the UK will reconnect with the world

David Lammy will be the first Labour foreign secretary succeeding a Conservative government since Robin Cook in 1997, if his party triumphs in the general election. On his arrival in office, Cook’s first two acts were to expand the Foreign Office newspaper subscription list to include the Racing Post, and, perhaps more momentously, give an interview to the Observer hailing “an end to xenophobia”. Lammy will be less bothered about racing tips,...

NZ soldier pleads guilty to four charges of indecent assault

He pleaded not guilty to four other charges, with sentencing expected on Wednesday.

Man accused of killing Glenfield, North Shore woman keeps name secret for now

The woman was killed in her home at the weekend.

Child malnutrition crisis in Nigeria amid rural violence and soaring food inflation

An unprecedented number of children in northern Nigeria are suffering from acute malnutrition, aid workers in the country have said. Nigeria has the “largest number of food insecure people globally” at 31.8 million, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization office in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri said. Médecins Sans Frontières, which is working in seven states, said its facilities were so overwhelmed that children were being treated on...

$100m needed to remove 'cancer of the sea' - Northland Regional Council

The council is urging the Government to provide millions in funding to remove the invasive seaweed.

Prisoner left in critical condition after fight in high-security yard

"Violence in prison is not tolerated."

China badminton player, 17, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court

An "outstanding" 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court during a tournament in Indonesia, officials said on Monday. "Medical conclusions... indicated that the victim experienced sudden cardiac arrest," Broto Happy, spokesman for the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), told a press conference in Yogyakarta.

One of Ukraine’s closest allies just provided it with some much needed help

Tragedy as son of successful real estate mogul dies suddenly

Cameron Black, the managing director of property management company Certainty Property, died this week.

Man publicly executed in North Korea for listening to K-pop

Waikato police arrest more than 20 for offending over Matariki holiday weekend, several facing charges

The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.

Race against time to evacuate people from Athens amid raging wildfires

Tories warn any vote for Farage's Reform party could let the SNP win

Pro-Independence Reform ­UK candidates are 'helping' Nationalist MPs win seats, the Conservatives have warned, as a poll shows one in five Scots will vote

Actor Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter charges upheld, criminal trial to go ahead next month

A judge has ruled (for a third time) on Alec Baldwin’s criminal trial.

One dead as masked gunmen open fire at wedding reception in France

One dead as masked gunmen open fire at wedding reception in France - Shooting reportedly related to conflict between drug traffickers in Moselle region

Man and woman arrested over Gulf Harbour body in bags case

The pair were caught attempting to leave the country on Sunday.

Armed police block rural Pōkeno road, specialist search team deployed

Police could be seen digging up 'large white tubs'.

PM addresses Fatima Payman's suspension during question time

Anthony Albanese says Fatima Payman has placed herself outside the 'privilege' of Labor party caucus

Castor Bay crash: Pedestrian hit on East Coast Rd, rushed to North Shore Hospital

East Coast Rd has been blocked and police are asking motorists to avoid the area.

Scotland's papers: Postal voting woes and drugs staff 'risk burnout'

Postal ballot delays and the pressures facing frontline addiction staff make Scotland's front pages.

Keir Starmer: My children take me away from pressure of the job

Keir Starmer: My children take me away from pressure of the job - Labour leader says his teenage children keeps him ‘very, very grounded’

Woman who died climbing Mt Ruapehu was young Auckland uni scientist, Wednesday Davis

Wednesday Davis graduated in 2022 with a Masters in Marine Science and worked at the uni.

Humpback whale entangled in 800kg of fishing equipment freed in Australia

Humpback whale entangled in 800kg of fishing equipment freed in Australia - Heavy ropes and fishing equipment had severely restricted animal’s ability to swim

Announcement of Rural Assistance Payments welcome news for Whanganui

The Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns

France facing rise in all types of racism, human rights commission warns - Rise fuelled by the war in Gaza and far-right ideas in public debate, France’s human rights commission, the CNCDH, says in its annual report

Elderly man dies 40 minutes after discharge from Taranaki hospital

The Taranaki DHB has been found in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.

Wairoa District Council Givealittle page for flood victims: ‘We can’t let small communities like Wairoa fall through the cracks’

Council chooses to run Givealittle page for a struggling community.

Rotorua robbery: Police investigating

Police were called to the store about 8pm on Sunday.

International experts assessing Interislander Aratere ferry after grounding, Kaitaki sailings cancelled

Meanwhile, large swells and southerlies have cancelled other Interislander sailings.

Bizarre marriage and divorce laws from around the world

Marriage and divorce laws vary from country to country, and even from state to state in countries such as the United States. Some of these laws are pretty archaic, while others are just plain bizarre. Without further ado, you may now click through the gallery and discover the wackiest marriage and divorce laws from around the world.