Woman DIES after being stabbed by man who stole her car and crashed it

The woman, in her 50s, was knifed in Mighel, south of Innisfail, at about 4.15pm. She then ran to a nearby house for help.

Plane lands at Invercargill after emergency services put on stand-by

Emergency services were in attendence.

"She eats Russians for breakfast"

European political groups have just reached an agreement on the distribution of key posts within the European Union. This agreement is to be ratified by EU-27 leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. What do we already know? Ursula von der Leyene has been reappointed head of the European Commission (for a second term). Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, has been appointed President of the European Council, and...

Kitesurfer dies in horrific shark attack

A kitesurfer has died in a tragic accident in New Caledonia, the French overseas territory. The kitesurfer, a 39-year-old man, was kitesurfing with a friend in Poindimié, on the north-east coast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island. He got tangled in the ropes of his kite and ended up in the water. His friend wanted to rescue him, but he had to abandon his efforts when he was attacked by sharks. The prosecutor's investigation revealed...

Wealthiest family in the country straight to jail

Four members of the UK's richest family have received prison sentences for exploiting their staff at their country home in Switzerland. The offenses took place at the family's posh villa on Lake Geneva. Prakash Hinduja (78), his wife Kamal (75), their son Ajay and daughter-in-law Namrata were accused of taking away the staff's passports and paying them in Indian rupees instead of Swiss francs. Moreover, their wages ended up in Indian bank...

This mysterious secret society was popular among American presidents

The Freemasons are one of world's oldest fraternal organizations. Established in the early 1700s, the roots of Freemasonry go back many centuries prior, to medieval times. Because it's a rather select and private group, the Masons have been subject to suspicion and speculation, and plenty of conspiracy theories! But the truth is that many prominent figures of the past and present were and are members, including several US presidents. Curious to find out how Freemasonry helped shape the United States? Click on and meet America's Masonic presidents.

New Jersey boy playing in front yard nearly swallowed by huge sinkhole

Northern Ireland's Green Party 'here to call others out' - O'Hara

The Green Party's leader in Northern Ireland has vowed to call out others for failures in the region and make their voice heard. Mal O'Hara described the environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, housing crisis, poverty and discrimination as among symptoms of too much of a focus by other parties on the constitutional question and identity politics.

35 Great 4th of July Movies to Watch This Year

Between the fireworks and other festivities, settle in to watch a few of these 4th of July movies on Independence Day! The post 35 Great 4th of July Movies to Watch This Year appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Police issue over 100 infringement notices, seize cars after Manawatū boy racer meets

"We have no tolerance for this behaviour and the havoc it wreaks in our communities."

Cosafa Cup: Seychelles' Pirates fight back to deny Likuena of Lesotho

The Southern Africa regional tournament games continued on Friday with the Likuena and the Pirates facing each other in the Eastern Cape.

Call for defibrillator in every Welsh school

Most local authorities in Wales have no record of which schools have the devices.

BBC News presenter announces departure after over two decades – details

BBC News presenter Tulip Mazumdar has announced her departure from the broadcaster after over two decades. The Global Health Correspondent shared the news on social media…

Rapper Killer Mike expected to avoid charges after Grammys arrest

Killer Mike is expected to avoid charges over a physical altercation that led to his arrest at the Grammys earlier this year after the rapper recently completed community service.

Remember when Ukraine revealed the upgraded version of a powerful naval drone?

Notable People who died in 2024

BBC Newsnight presenter inundated with support and announces 'I'm leaving' in shock exit

A top BBC presenter announced they decided to leave the broadcaster after more than 30 years at the corporation amid recent budget cuts.

Nigel Farage is turning into Trump and not just his attitude to Russia

QUENTIN LETTS: Nigel Farage is turning into Donald Trump , and not just in his attitude to Russia. The Reform leader took himself to Sunderland for a lunchtime rally.

Inside the coolest Co-op ever at Glastonbury - and the biggest selling item revealed

There's a Co-op supermarket at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset and a shift manager at the store has spoken to the Mirror about serving customers at the five-day festival

Shocked Starmer says 'racist' comments test Nigel Farage's leadership

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer spoke to BBC Breakfast as the election campaign entered its final week. He described the revelations of 'racist' comments by Reform UK canvassers as a test of leadership for Nigel Farage, according to Sir Keir Starmer.

‘Groundbreaking’ Brookside rape story to be reshown for first time in 38 years

‘Groundbreaking’ Brookside rape story to be reshown for first time in 38 years - The episodes, which first aired in 1986, were one of the first depictions of rape in a British TV soap.

Michael Hill Bayfair smash-and-grab robber sentenced to imprisonment

The youth was involved in a robbery at Michael Hill while he was on home detention.

How a U.K. Charity is Working Directly with Refugees to Bring Greater Authenticity to Migration Stories on Screen

In her 2022 Toronto curtain raiser "The Swimmers," telling the true story of two Syrian sisters and their emotional and gruelling journey to Europe to escape the civil war, director Sally El-Hossaini went to great lengths to ensure authenticity, using real-life refugees both in-front of and behind the camera. For Counterpoints Arts, the U.K. charity […]

What are considered war crimes, really?

The concept of internationally recognized war crimes is still a fairly new one, with significant developments within the last century that have formed the basis for how we define and categorize the offense today. So, instead of wondering how the horrific images and reports of civilian deaths can continue appearing in the headlines every day, click through to learn about what actions violate international laws, and how those norms governing conflict even came to be.

American Ninja Warrior Vet Drew Drechsel Sentenced to 10+ Years for Child Sex Crimes

American Ninja Warrior Season 11 champion Drew Drechsel, who in August 2020 was charged with multiple child sex crimes, has been sentenced to 121 months in jail. Drecshel a little over a year ago pleaded guilty to one count of receiving child pornography and one count of knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing and coercing a minor […]

How do viruses jump from animals to humans?

Humans and animals are living in closer proximity than ever before. The demands on the livestock industry and the environment in general are intensifying thanks to our ever expanding population. The pandemic is raising questions about these practices, and how they may have contributed to this global crisis. Indeed, when you examine what it takes for an animal virus to jump to a human, it's quite clear that we're increasing the risk of catching viruses like the coronavirus. Click through the following gallery to see how it all works.

Kinkajou - a rainforest animal - is rescued from a dusty rest stop in Washington state

Kinkajou - a rainforest animal - is rescued from a dusty rest stop in Washington state - Kinkajous are carnivores that live in tropical rainforests from southern Mexico through Brazil

America's most dangerous serial killers

These serial killers are far more terrifying than horror movie monsters, as their heinous crimes were very, very real. Their motives varied, some lacking any reason at all. Regardless, they left a trail of death and torture in their wake, targeting men, women, children, and even their own family members. These killers came from various backgrounds, ranging from prominent doctors to penniless drifters. Brace yourself as we unveil the most treacherous serial killers in American history. Click on if you dare.

'Wise' face of ancient Egypt's most powerful is revealed

Ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler lived to around 90 years old - and scientists have seen his face for the first time in more than 3,200 years. The team reconstructed the look using his skull.

Van traffic up 8% from pre-pandemic levels

Van traffic up 8% from pre-pandemic levels - Light commercial vehicles clocked up 58.2 billion miles on Britain’s roads in the year to the end of March.

Russia warns of 'direct confrontation' with NATO

Vladimir Putin on Friday warned of a 'direct confrontation' with NATO as he threatened to destroy or disrupt US spy drones flying over the Black Sea.

The folk musician who sang himself out of Texas’s most brutal prison

Lead Belly is a name that still conjures mighty associations, implicit in that mix of metal and muscle, heavy power and raw appetite. It’s the stage name of an ex-con musician who became one of the prime figures in the history of 20th-century blues: the man who first defined such folk standards as Goodnight Irene, In the Pines, The Midnight Special...

Woman five times over legal alcohol limit charged after ‘erratic’ 300km drive

The woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.

Doctors in Wales accept new improved pay offer

Doctors in Wales were recommended by their union to accept a new offer from the Welsh government.

Protests continue after Kenyan President forced to backtrack on tax hikes

Waikato youths go on overnight crime spree: Alcohol, cigarettes, lollies, ice creams stolen

The spate of thefts was part of an over 100km roundtrip from Cambridge to Waihī Beach.

Video Shows Ukrainian MiG-29 Launching AASM 250 HAMMER Bomb

The Ukrainian military has released a video showing the combat work of a Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot performing a complex maneuver with two air bombs at an extremely low altitude, avoiding the detection zone of Russian air defense systems near the front line.

Bomb squad evacuates quiet street and carries out controlled explosion

A bomb disposal team rushed to a quiet street in Lenton, Nottingham, after two suspicious packages were found in the area, police have said.

Hawke's Bay man missing for months found dead during severe weather

A man who has been missing since mid-March was found dead during flooding in Hawke's Bay earlier this week.

Jill Biden praises Joe 'like a child' for answering all the questions

The 81-year-old US President's wife helped him on to stage at a 'Let's Go Joe' event in Atlanta where she then appeared to baby him about how well he had performed against his rival.

Grandparents help fund school trips as parents face financial strain - survey

A Zurich Municipal survey of parents with children aged five to 16 found that some 23% had to cut back on essentials to pay for trips, and the 'bank of gran and grandad' also played a big role

Police disrupt boy racers in Wellington, Christchurch and Manawatū: Cars impounded, hundreds of fines

The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.

Tesco and Asda face legal action after E.coli sandwich infections

The UK Health Security Agency said on Thursday one patient had died in the E.coli outbreak, which investigators believe is linked to salad used in sandwiches.

Episodes of 999 taken offline after TV ambulance star found dead

Police have launched a murderer probe after Mr Duffield, 24, and Lauren Evans, 22, were found dead by the young man's colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Liverpool have secret weapon in Riccardo Calafiori race as Romano drops late evening bombshell

Bologna’s hold of highly-rated defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer is slipping. Juventus is understood to be a more than ideal next destination for the 22-year-old in the current window, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

Gardeners' World cancelled after BBC announces shake-up as viewers make same complaint

Gardeners' World viewers were left unimpressed after many took to social media and revealed they didn't get the memo as the show did not air tonight.

Panama’s next president meets migrants at the Darien Gap, promises to shut down the perilous route

Panama’s next president meets migrants at the Darien Gap, promises to shut down the perilous route - Panama’s president-elect José Raúl Mulino is visiting the jungle province of Darien, where he was to face one of his biggest challenges: controlling the world’s busiest migration route from South America bound for the United States

Sea of Palestinian flags wave in Glasto after Abramovic's performance

Serbian artist Marina Abramovic led seven minutes of silence from the crowd gathered at the Pyramid Stage shortly before PJ Harvey's performance. A sea of Palestinian flags were seen waiving in the air after the performance.

Supreme Court makes shock ruling on homeless crisis

The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live.

Concerns about driver ability, climate optics before Niwa's decision to purchase big American utes

A staffer's concerns have been revealed in documents released under the Official Information Act.