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Last 24 HOURS of election as Rishi begs Brits to stop Labour landslide

Rishi Sunak will make a last-ditch effort to avert a complete Tory meltdown after getting a big boost from a joint appearance with Boris Johnson .

Stronger than fentanyl and heroin: Nitazenes are causing fear amongst Australian law enforcement and medical authorities

There are fears of more overdoses as nitazenes infiltrate Australia's underground drug supply, with occasional recreational drug users warned the synthetic opioid is being found in drugs like cocaine.

Five officers rushed to hospital after man dies during arrest

The officers were visiting a home on Windridge Way in Kyneton, Victoria, at 2.30pm on Tuesday as part of an investigation.

Australia's richest person receives highest honour after amazing act

Australia's richest person has been awarded the highest honour for an incredible act after she learned about the secret horrors going on in a country.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Erica Stanford announce standardised testing for primary schools

The 'progress monitoring' checks will focus on reading, writing and maths.

Moldovan separatists complain to EU about central government

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - A week after the European Union launched membership talks with Moldova, the country's separatist region complained on Tuesday that central authorities had ignored its proposals to settle their long-running dispute and imposed a "banking blockade". The leader of the pro-Russian separatist Transdniestria region, Igor Krasnoselsky, told the EU ambassador in a

Auckland bus attack: First Union defends driver against Minister of Transport Simeon Brown

16yo schoolboy had five teeth damaged when a woman beat him with metal pole yelling slurs.

From Auckland Zoo to Kelly Tarlton’s: Sickest turtle ever makes near full recovery

Kelly Tarlton's introduces Hine to Turtle Bay as she continues her rehabilitation.

Murder probe launched after wife of a former hockey star found dead

A man has been arrested after the woman - named locally as interior designer Joanne Samak, 42, - was discovered with injuries that 'were not survivable' at the £250,000 property in a picturesque spa town.

Lake Ngā Roto restoration plan, pest control under review

The reserve attracted 44,689 users to its walking and cycling track last year.

Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation

Leaders of Russia and China to meet in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Thursday for the second time in as many months as they travel to Kazakhstan for a session of an international group founded to counter Western alliances

Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port after Cuba visit feared by the US

Russian ships dock in Venezuelan port after Cuba visit feared by the US - Two Russian naval ships have docked in the Venezuelan port of La Guaira

The enigmatic stories of the English Channel

The English Channel is one of the most recognized waterways on the planet. Separating Southern England from northern France, this is the busiest shipping area in the world, with as many as 500 vessels a day plying the narrow seaway. The scene of battles, invasions, and heroic deeds of endeavor, the English Channel's location has given it immense significance over the centuries. Seen as both a route and a barrier, this celebrated body of water has a history as complex and as unpredictable as the currents and tides that rip through its depths. Click through the following gallery for an entertaining and fact-finding voyage around the English Channel.

Police swarm property in Āwhitu, South Auckland, executing search warrant

Today's action comes after a dramatic incident during a search on the peninsula in June.

Aussie arrested in own home accuses police of racial profiling

Tuck, 38, has lodged a formal complaint with ACT Police after the incident at his unit in the inner south Canberra suburb of Narrabundah on June 27.

First Ladies who dabbled in the occult

Many famous people engage with the world of the occult, and the First Ladies of the United States are no exception. From the years of Spiritualism and séances to palm reading, astrology, and everything in between, there were several women who brought esoteric practices and the supernatural into the White House. In this gallery, you'll get to know which First Ladies dabbled in the occult and their fascinating stories. Click on.

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UK general election latest: Updates from last day of campaign trail

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow our live coverage of the final day on the campaign trail for the 2024 general election as Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer battle for Downing Street.

Fears Channel Ten could be axed in TWO Australian states - after shutdown in major city caused outrage

Ten stopped airing live in Mildura, Victoria, at midnight on Sunday in a huge blow to its media network Network 10, with the move prompting outrage from locals.

How former Conservative voters could smash Keir Starmer's lead

Labour's lead over the Tories could dip into 'single figures' if enough disaffected voters return to the Conservative fold, a new Lord Ashcroft poll finds today.

Auckland dognapping: Missing pooch found in Manurewa after incident goes global

Messages from across world support elderly couple whose dog was taken from Weymouth home.

US presidents without college degrees

It's hard to imagine that you could become a US president without a university education, but there are several examples that prove otherwise, In fact, did you know that it's not a requirement to have a college degree to be sworn into the White House? The US Constitution doesn't set forth any education requirements for presidents. And while it's common for presidents to have a degree from America's most elite universities, this wasn't always a prime consideration among voters. When we look back at former heads of state, fewer than half of the nation's first 24 presidents held college degrees. Click on to discover who they are.

The scientific explanation for alien abduction

Believe it or not, alien abduction is not just something we see in sci-fi movies. Indeed, many people in real life have claimed to have been abducted by extraterrestrial beings. Many display all the signs of emotional distress associated with such a traumatic experience, and some even claim to have been abused by aliens. In this gallery, we delve into what science has to say about alien abduction and those who claim to have experienced it. Click through to learn more.

Jail for Ashburton woman who fatally plunged knife 12cm into partner’s head

A woman was sentenced for the manslaughter of her partner in Ashburton in 2019.

Vet praised for incredible response after owners bring in 7-week-old puppy to be euthanised

Without disclosing the family's reasons for wanting the puppy euthanised, Dr Reeve shared some more details on Toby's story - which has a much happier ending than beginning.

Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy

Landowner arrested after Indian worker bled to death in case that has shocked Italy - The landowner abandoned the bleeding worker and failed to call an ambulance, prosecutors said

Ben Vautier, French artist who offered himself for sale in London as a ‘living sculpture’ – obituary

Ben Vautier, who has died aged 88, was a French “lettrist” and prominent member of what became known as the Fluxus movement, whose proponents believed in the idea that “everything is art”; in France he was so famous that he was known simply as “Ben”, though his works of performance art, eccentric, often automated installations, and “écritures” – te...

Rishi Sunak recruits Boris Johnson's help in last-ditch attempt to stop 'Starmergeddon'

Where have you been all campaign, Boris?

Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage

Sierra Leone brings in new law banning child marriage - ‘Freedom has come for our women,’ says president

Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out

Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out - An attorney for the warehouse owners are asking anyone who took items during the ‘feeding frenzy’ to return the stolen goods

You won't believe these bizarre prison rules and regulations

Serving time can be a very different experience depending on where you are in the world and which prison you end up in. Of course, being incarcerated is by no means a pleasant experience. Some institutions can make it a little bit more bearable for inmates, while others can make the experience not only unpleasant but dangerous. In this gallery, we explore some of the most bizarre prison rules and regulations from around the world, both past and present. Click on and prepare to be surprised.

US sends back 116 Chinese migrants in first mass deportation in five years

US sends back 116 Chinese migrants in first mass deportation in five years - Homeland Security says it is planning more such deportation flights to crackdown on illegal migrants

Deadly discovery found lurking in a plie of shoes

A Queensland family were left stunned after making a deadly discovery in a pile of shoes left outside their home.

Teenage girl, 17, dies after 'being spiked' at drum and bass festiva

Emily Stokes tragically passed away at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate, Kent, after attending the event on Saturday June 29.

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him - The dog was pronounced dead on arrival at a Texas veterinarian clinic

Security guard reprimanded for following woman to beach, pressuring her for phone number

The woman told police she felt pressured to give him her number and social media details.

Earl Campbell says he wasn’t involved in Napier’s Pettigrew Green Arena ram-raid

The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.

Auckland Harbour Bridge police incident: Lanes reopen, traffic eases after earlier 9km backlog

NZTA says drivers should merge with care and expect delays.

Why NZ needs to invest properly in rail and ferry infrastructure, for the public good - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup

OPINION: The rail and ferry infrastructure debate has been dominated by one view.

Snack item recalled over risk of animal faeces

The product, which is imported from Japan, has been sold throughout New Zealand.

Zelensky revealed how many troops Russia is losing compared to Ukraine

A successful woman, police officer boyfriend and a murder trial that tore a town apart.

If you're into true crime, TikTok, or the endless rabbit hole that is an amalgamation of both, CrimeTok, chances are you've heard the name Karen Read. It's the name of a woman central to a murder trial that has played out in real time over the past eight weeks and it has all the ingredients of a binge-worthy TV serial.What happened to Karen ... Continued

New Zealand woman dies in US after being robbed and run over by car - reports

US media reported the 69-year-old woman was run over outside a California shopping mall.

Armed police cordon off Queenstown waterfront after possible sighting of firearm

Police confirmed it was, in fact, an umbrella, not a firearm.

Man, 36, accused of killing young mom, 21, who went missing after leaving rehab and found dead in the woods

Man, 36, accused of killing young mom, 21, who went missing after leaving rehab and found dead in the woods - The funeral for Laci Whitson is set for Wednesday in Alabama

SNP manifesto 2024: John Swinney’s election policies at a glance

The SNP will face its first national election tomorrow since Nicola Sturgeon stood down as SNP leader in March 2023. The Scottish Nationalists won 48 of Scotland’s Westminster seats in the 2019 election but polls suggest they are on course to lose at least half at the general election thanks to a combination of a resurgent Labour Party, the Scottis...

The anti-Zionism of some rabbinical students is a poisonous self-deception

In today’s all-or-nothing world, fools treat politics like it’s theology, a forever-clash of good and evil, while too many infect the rich, complex Jewish religion with Arab street politics.

Russia is about to reach another new major milestone in personnel losses

Is a Third World War coming? The accurate predictions of Our Lady of Fatima explained

Every year, millions of pilgrims roam to the Sanctuary of Fátima in Portugal. This is where it's said that in 1917 the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children and revealed three secretes to them. Not only that, but Fátima is also the spot where a crowd witnessed the "Miracle of the Sun," attributed to the Virgin Mary, who then became known as Our Lady of Fátima. But how much do we know about these apparitions and miracles? Click through the gallery to find out.

Massey murder: West Auckland man pleads not guilty to murder, keeps identity secret for now

The woman was found dead in a Chorley Ave home last month.