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Man accused of shooting Slovakia’s prime minister brought to court for hearing

Man accused of shooting Slovakia’s prime minister brought to court for hearing -

Two launches identified crossing from Lebanon, IDF strikes Hezbollah launcher overnight

Two launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into the area of Biranit, the IDF reported on Saturday afternoon. No injuries or damages were reported. IDF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah launcher and military compounds overnight in the areas of Kounine and Khiam in southern Lebanon, the military added. IDF conducts overnight strikes in Kounine ...

Hikurangi Subduction Zone: The burning question about NZ’s biggest quake-maker

Our biggest fault zone is thought to have a release valve in the form of 'silent' quakes.

Queensland government campaign to improve medical treatment for patients with disability

Karin Swift's doctor refused to give her a cervical cancer screening on the grounds people with a disability are not "sexually active". She's now part of a campaign designed to help educate health professionals about how to treat people with a disability.

NZDF crew 'ready to fly' to violence-stricken New Caledonia - Peters

"We are ready to fly and await approval from French authorities as to when our flights are safe to proceed."

Damage inside Normandy synagogue after man threw Molotov cocktail through window

Damage inside Normandy synagogue after man threw Molotov cocktail through window -

21 men still stranded on Dali ship seven weeks after bridge collapse

Two Singaporean maritime unions said they are 'deeply concerned' about the criminalization of the 21 seamen trapped on board the Dali, and the 'emotional distress' this is causing.

‘The Invasion' Review: Sergei Loznitsa's Doc About Ukrainian Life During Wartime Is Quietly Devastating

The footage observes ordinary citizens and soldiers and folks who are a bit of both trying to get on with things in the few years since Russia crossed the border.

Nelson school students back on bikes after community group pitches in with repairs

Students at Salisbury School now have a fleet of bicycles they can ride again, after Bike Hub Nelson pitched in to repair nearly 20 bikes that had fallen into disrepair.

Man at centre of alleged $11m illegal lottery revealed

The Rangiora man is before the courts on multiple illegal gambling offences.

Bridgerton lead star claims Israel is committing 'war crimes' in Gaza

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Coughlan discussed the potential repercussions of her stance on Palestine, especially amid the volatile backdrop of the entertainment industry.

Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris not running in election

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has announced he will not stand at the next general election. Heaton-Harris has served in the role since September 2022.

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Labour sets out more detail on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists - Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said existing successful schemes would be expanded to ‘take the best of the NHS to the rest of the NHS’.

Numbers revealed for gigantic $23 million Powerball draw

There's also $1 million waiting to be won in the first division, and $300,000 available in Strike.

Escape plan being hatched for Kiwis trapped in New Caledonia's civil unrest

Our Defence Force is looking at sending a C-130 Hercules to Nouméa to pick up Kiwis.

Rudy Giuliani belts out ‘New York, New York’ at 80th birthday and then is served with indictment

Rudy Giuliani belts out ‘New York, New York’ at 80th birthday and then is served with indictment - Former New York City mayor accused of election interference in Arizona

Hospitals to share waiting lists under Labour plans for quicker care

Hospitals would have to share waiting lists and pool resources under Labour’s plans to reduce waiting times by delivering up to 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week. The party has announced that patients would be offered appointments at nearby hospitals, rather than necessarily at their local one, which would enable people to receive faster treatment. Hospital staff and resources would be pooled across a region and would run evening and weekend...

Plans to roll out 'dental vans' to tackle shortage could be shelved

The vehicles, which are kitted out to provide mobile care to rural communities, were announced this year as part of a government effort to allow more people to get attention.

One killed, six injured in clashes in western Libyan city, TV channel says

At least one person was killed and six injured when fierce clashes broke out on Saturday in the city of Zawiya in western Libya, prompting calls for a ceasefire to rescue families trapped in the conflict area, a Libyan TV channel said. Ali Ahneesh, head of the Red Crescent branch in Zawiya, told the Istanbul-based Libya Alahrar TV channel that 10 f...

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt

‘Infected blood victim compensation fulfils vow I made 10 years ago’ – Hunt - The Chancellor said he had promised to ‘sort’ a fair and full settlement during a meeting with campaigner Mike Dorricott in 2014.

African Champions League final first leg ends goalless

Esperance and record 11-time winners Al Ahly play out a goalless draw in the first leg of the African Champions League final in Tunisia.

Brits warned of anti-tourist protests on Spanish islands of Majorca and Ibiza

Campaigners in the Spanish holiday mecca of Majorca are planning demonstrations against the large numbers of tourists visiting the region every summer which they say is causing problems

Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows

Tunisians stage anti-migrant protest as the number of stranded in transit to Europe grows - Hundreds of anti-migrant protestors have marched through the streets of a Tunisian town where many migrants are living while waiting to try and travel by boat to Europe

Police use images from number plate recognition cameras for variety of purposes

Police mostly used the AI-driven tech to corroborate existing evidence, place vehicles at times and locations for an investigation, and as supporting evidence in criminal cases.

Arabic Flavour, Aberystwyth: ‘Food that tells a story’ – restaurant review

Arabic Flavour, 4 Northgate Street, Aberystwyth SY23 2JS (01970 228 078). Starters and meze £4.75-£8.25, mains £14.50-£18.95, desserts £2.95-£7.75, wines from £21 Occasionally, during the wait for our starters at Arabic Flavour, one of us would pop off to the loo; a moment of magical thinking perhaps, in which a sudden absence from the table could somehow make the food arrive. They would stop by the kitchen door to sneak a look in through the...

Japanese Animation Powerhouse Studio Ghibli Makes History With Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

When Studio Ghibli receives its honorary Palme d'Or May 19 at the Cannes Film Festival, the creative home to Hayao Miyazaki - arguably the most admired and influential living animation director - will make history. This marks the first time an honorary Palme d'Or has been given to a group, which sits well with the […]

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall

Thousands expected at pro-Gaza rally on Washington’s National Mall - Rally in the nation’s capital in support of Palestinian rights and an immediate end to Israeli military operations in Gaza

Rishi Sunak approves £10bn compensation for blood scandal victims

The Prime Minister is expected to address MPs at the close of an official inquiry into what has been condemned as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history.

Protests held around the UK against sewage pollution

People have taken part in a Surfers Against Sewage Paddle-Out Protest in Brighton and Shepperton. Protests have been co-ordinated nationwide by Surfers Against Sewage.

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building

6 Penn students among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during attempt to occupy building - Authorities say a half-dozen University of Pennsylvania students were among 19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested during an attempt to occupy a building on campus

New Caledonia unrest: Defence Force to bring New Zealanders home

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety.

Grim discovery on Mt Everest after two climbers disappear in 'death zone'

The pair's disappearance sparked a search hampered by strong winds and bad weather.

Why Swarbrick thinks Genter's outburst is 'completely different' from censured Nat MP's actions

"I guess we have to ask the question of what is the point that we're trying to get to here."

Chloe Swarbrick says Julie Anne Genter’s intimidation case ‘not comparable’ to National MP case

Swarbrick discussed her under-fire MPs Julie Anne Genter and Darleen Tana this morning.

20 ways to stay sane while self-isolating

As of this writing, coronavirus cases have been reported in at least 214 countries around the world. Many cities and countries have reinstated restrictions on people’s movement to slow the spread of the virus, closing schools, encouraging companies to allow employees to work from home, “practise social distancing” or even “shelter in place” for the foreseeable future. How can you boost your own and others’ morale while stuck at home? Here are a few ideas.

Two people lucky to be alive after helicopter crash in Northland

A police spokesperson told Newshub it went down near the Uretiti Beach campground.

We need to unleash the untapped entrepreneurial potential of foreign students

Unlike in the US there are onerous restrictions on overseas students in the UK setting up their own businesses

Water boss's grovelling apology following contaminated water scandal

Susan Davey, South West Water's chief executive, said she was 'so sorry this has happened' after 17,000 homes in Brixham, Devon, were told to boil their drinking water.

Knife-wielding man arrested after Sydney police officer allegedly stabbed in head

A 33-year-old man has been arrested.

IDF Arabic spokesperson stresses Hamas is preventing aid, humanitarian efforts

The IDF Arabic Spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, stressed on Saturday morning that Hamas was preventing aid from reaching Palestinian civilians and manufacturing a humanitarian crisis. “Hamas is trying to prevent Israel from alleviating the suffering of the people of Gaza because their suffering is strategic for its leaders,” Adraee posted on X. “Hamas...

Labour pledges 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week

Labour pledges 40,000 extra NHS appointments a week - The £1.1bn scheme would be funded by cracking down on tax dodgers and people with non-domiciled status

Ahly stay on track for 12th title after holding Esperance

Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the first leg of the final. They meet again next Saturday in Cairo, where Ahly have won five and drawn six of 11 Champions League matches against Esperance.

Russia might be advancing in Ukraine but they are losing too many troops

Richard Gere on draft dodgers, activism and why 'Oh Canada' was not shot in Canada

CANNES, FRANCE — Richard Gere says he contemplated coming to Canada to avoid being sent to the Vietnam War.

Suspect in assassination attempt on Slovakian PM to remain behind bars

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, was ordered to remain behind bars. The suspected gunman, identified by Slovak media as 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula, was placed in pre-trial detention by a special penal court in Pezinok, northeast of the capital Bratislava, on Saturday. Zuzana Dolinkova, th...

It was once a center of Islamic learning. Now Mali's historic city of Djenné mourns lack of visitors

DJENNE, Mali (AP) — Kola Bah used to earn a living as a tour guide in Mali's historic city of Djenné, once a center of Islamic learning known for the sprawling mud-brick mosque that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger list since 2016.

Tauranga election: Olympian Mahé Drysdale announces bid for mayor

Drysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.

Anti-Israel protestors clash with NYC police leading to dozen arrests

Violence erupted today when a large number of NYPD officers tried to push back an angry mob of nearly 250 people who took to the streets of Brooklyn to march in support of Palestine

Austrian leader set to back Rishi Sunak's Rwanda plan

No 10 hopes that on a visit to Vienna the Prime Minister will be hailed by Chancellor Karl Nehammer as a trailblazer for Europe over the policy of deporting people to the Rwanda.