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Archbishop claims he felt pressured to abort his disabled daughter

Justin Welby 's daughter, Ellie, who is now aged 32, suffers from dyspraxia - a condition which affects movement and co-ordination.

Foster father killed himself as he struggled to keep up with rent

Lee McHale was facing eviction having failed to keep up with his rental payments when he took a fatal dose of paracetamol. He later died at Tameside General in Lancashire (pictured)

Video: Russian forces claim to have destroyed Patriot missile launchers in the Odessa region

The crew of the Iskander complex destroyed two Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems launchers and a Giraffe radar in the Odessa region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France’s general election - The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

Danger: 30 nuclear bombs threaten the world

In recent hours, the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry has announced that an asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower will pass very close to Earth. This is particularly alarming news. When talking about distances in space, the data should be put in context. This asteroid, the size of the Eiffel Tower, is expected to approach our planet in 2029. According to calculations by Russian scientists, the object will pass 39,000 kilometres from Earth....

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence

Australian tourist town declares three-day curfew after spate of violence - Alice Springs, gateway to tourist attractions such as the Uluru monolith, witnessed series of violent assaults and mass brawl over weekend

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria - Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes multidrug-resistant infections in people with cystic fibrosis and lung damage, spread globally in just two centuries

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances - Former president’s VP announcement set to be overshadowed by Democratic concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness following a dismal debate performance

Russians blow up Ukrainian children's hospital

We would almost forget as many of us are currently enjoying a carefree holiday, but the horror in Ukraine continues. This time the Russians have attacked a children's hospital, among others. At least five people were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Monday. Another 10 were killed in the central city of Kryvy Rih. At least 31 people were also injured and taken to hospital. This is reported by local authorities and...

Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was Japanese tourist travelling on wrong side of road, not wearing helmet

Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.

Christchurch man killed stranger he thought was abducting his son from skatepark

He became enraged when he saw the stranger holding his son's hand.

Who is Darleen Tana, and why is she quitting the Greens?

The Green Party is calling for its wayward MP Darleen Tana to resign - but there's a chance she could stay in Parliament. Here's how it all works.

Ukraine is fielding a century old machine gun and its proving quite effective

Notable public figures you didn't know were Arab Americans

America is a melting pot of cultures that was built by immigrants from all over the world, including the Arab world. Several Arab Americans have made outstanding contributions to the country and, as such, should be recognized. Click through the following gallery and get to know some of the nation's most prolific Arab Americans.

Trash collector stumbles upon body of missing 17-year-old girl as another teen charged in her murder

Trash collector stumbles upon body of missing 17-year-old girl as another teen charged in her murder - Trinity Bostic, 17, was reported missing on June 29 in Macon County, Tennessee

Mum dies days after admitting killing her son, 8, in bid to end his suffering

Antonya Cooper, 77, admitted to having ended the life of her seven-year-old son Hamish and claimed to have allowed him to die "peacefully" following a terminal cancer diagnosis

Kyiv children’s hospital devastated by Russian missile attack

Kyiv children’s hospital devastated by Russian missile attack -

Darleen Tana announcement leaves unanswered questions

If embattled MP Darleen Tana refuses to step down, the Green Party will face a tough choice between its principles and political expediency The post Darleen Tana announcement leaves unanswered questions appeared first on Newsroom.

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

She slammed Australia's housing system. She's poised to make megabucks

Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi said Australia's housing system profits from 'the misery of others'. Meanwhile, she is making millions from her own investment properties.

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion

M25 closure this weekend: Warning to drivers of 10-mile diversion - The weekend sees a host of events taking place in addition to people heading to Thorpe Park, and Gatwick airport

Pictured: Bullfighter takes leap of faith on first day of Pamplona festival

A bullfighter was pictured fearlessly soaring over the charging animal in a performance display on the first day of the San Fermin festival in northern Spain. The recortador leaped over the horned animal as thousands looked on in the Plaza de Toros, Pamplona, and several other performers in red and white were clipped by the bull’s horns. The specta...

Le Pen and Orban far-right groups unite in EU parliament

Marine Le Pen's party on Monday teamed up with the camp of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to launch a new far-right camp in the EU parliament, a day after being dealt a surprise defeat in French elections. - EU election fallout - Far-right parties did well in several countries in EU parliament elections a month ago, with the RN trouncing French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist camp by such a margin he felt compelled to call a snap...

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port - Frigate was being repaired at a wharf when it became unbalanced and sank in shallow water

Auckland bus attack: 39-year-old woman arrested in ‘hate-motivated crime’

The woman is due in court tomorrow charged with wounding with intent.

Can Labour undo Brexit: What has government said about UK’s relationship with the EU?

Can Labour undo Brexit: What has government said about UK’s relationship with the EU? - What could a Labour government mean for freedom of movement, trade and security cooperation with Brussels?

Missing girl, 17, is found dead in woods near busy road

A 17-year-old missing girl has been found dead in the woods near a busy road as a minor is charged with her murder.

BBC slammed over TV licence as Antiques Roadshow delayed without warning

BBC fans hoped to get their Sunday evening fix of Antiques Roadshow so were furious when it was rescheduled without notice.

Rick Springfield fan 'has authorities called on her after she made two unwanted visits to rocker's LA property'

TMZ reports the woman gained entry onto Springfield's property twice in the past week by convincing security at his gated community that she was his maid.

Green MP Darleen Tana spends 115 days suspended – half her political career

Darleen Tana hasn't been seen at Parliament for more than half her career as an MP.

This American weapon is one of the most dangerous on the battlefields of Ukraine

Lottery-winning midwife is still delivering babies 10 years after becoming a millionaire

'I love my job so I didn't want to give it up completely': Ruth Breen won £1million on the EuroMillions in 2014 while working as a midwife. 10 years later, she's still delivering babies.

Urgent warning over parasite spreading at alarming rate in Australia

Australia has been hit by one of its largest gastro outbreaks in 20 years with one group becoming sick at an alarming rate.

State of Origin war of words escalates as Gorden Tallis hits back at Michael Maguire's 'glass houses' dig ahead of crunch decider in Brisbane

The feud between Gorden Tallis and Michael Maguire is showing no sign of easing off after the pair fired multiple shots at one another on Monday.

Boeing accepts $243.6 million plea deal to avoid a criminal trial

Boeing executives have accepted a $243.6million plea deal that would see the company avoid a criminal trial over a pair of deadly 737 Max crashes.

Russian attack 'against Sweden or its Allies cannot be ruled out'

The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's forces in 2022 prompted the Scandinavian nation to join NATO , ending more than two centuries of neutrality.

Dozens of trains cancelled due to lack of train amid pay dispute

Train passengers faced widespread disruption yesterday as dozens of ScotRail services were cancelled because of a shortage of drivers.

Zelenskiy says Hungary's Orban cannot be mediator in Ukraine war

KYIV (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban could not mediate between Russia and Ukraine to end the 28-month war, a task he said could only be undertaken by world powers such as China, the U.S. or EU. Orban visited Kyiv and Moscow for talks last week and met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, describing his unexpected trip to Beijing as

Is Ukraine heading for defeat?

Pasta Evangelists wants to open new London restaurant but neighbours are in 'serious trouble'

The fresh pasta company, which also wants to offer cooking classes, already has a restaurant in Harrods

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe - Georgia representative was ridiculed for muddling up details about the signers of the Declaration of Independence

‘World’s loneliest man’ lives in -70°C temperatures five hours from civilization

Putin ready to end war with Trump's help

The former White House occupant claims he could quickly end the war in Ukraine if he became president. Meanwhile, according to US media, he is conducting (secret) negotiations with Putin. Republican candidate Donald Trump's plan is to "force Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin into negotiations by, on the one hand, threatening to reduce arms deliveries to Ukraine and, on the other, increasing arms deliveries to Kiev to increase pressure on...

GB News' Eamonn Holmes slips up in awkward blunder on air after abrupt absence

Eamonn Holmes appeared to confuse himself during Monday's instalment of GB News as he makes major slip up days after dropping worrying health admission.

Wikipedia in Arabic denies rape committed as weapon of war

Arabic Wikipedia’s “Israel-Hamas war in Gaza” article reflects cultural biases, underreporting, and denial, especially regarding war rape by Hamas, highlighting broader societal stigmas.

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

First migrant Channel crossing since Starmer election victory

The first migrant boat has crossed the Channel since Sir Keir Starmer’s election victory, as his spokesman admitted it would be a “challenging” summer for the new Government. A group of migrants reached the midway point of the Channel on Monday morning after being shepherded from the northern French coast by the French navy. They were then picked u...

Kaizer Chiefs marketing director Jessica Motaung explains decision to hire Nasreddine Nabi as new coach - 'He understands the club's brand'

Jessica Motaung has thoroughly explained what led to the hiring of the Tunisian coach ahead of the much anticipated 2024/25 PSL season.

Southland house fire which claimed lives of mum and 11-year-old caused by heater, investigation finds

The house had no working smoke alarms at the time of the fire.