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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.

Expert warns to check for expired Covid-19 tests as 'FLiRT' variant surges in the UK

If you find yourself coughing, feverish or completely ill, it may be tempting to whip out a dusty Covid-19 test and check for the illness. But be warned, these tests do have an expiry date

Psychology scholar allegedly knifed at uni campus 'doing fine'

Mr Kurniawan was walking inside campus when the random attack allegedly took place.

'We bought a rusty cargo ship and turned it into our dream home'

Struggling to get on the property ladder, Christina Miles and her partner Rohan Tully took on a major boat renovation and transformed it into a floating home.

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.

US presidents who went to Ivy League schools

While most presidents receive a formal higher-level education, not all of them go to Ivy League schools. Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Columbia are some of the most prestigious colleges in the country, and many of them have educated future US presidents. Going all the way back to John Adams, the second US president, to Barack Obama, many of these highly selective institutions have a pretty decent track record when it comes to producing presidential alumni (although some of them dropped out!). So click on to discover which presidents went to Ivy League schools.

Michael Gove calls Keir Starmer the 'Jellyfish of British Politics'

Michael Gove shows unwavering support for Conservative Party Leader Rishi Sunak at his late night campaign in London. Labelling Labour leader Keir as the 'Jellyfish of British Politics!'

Influencer sparks debate after visiting Turkish hospital for shockingly cheap medical exams

Influencer sparks debate after visiting Turkish hospital for shockingly cheap medical exams - ‘Doing this in the US would have cost me thousands and taken months to line up,’ influencer says

British holidaymakers join legal action against resort after illness

Graham Lamont (pictured with his wife and daughter) travelled to the Riu Palace Santa Maria resort in Cape Verde last May and is still feeling the aftereffects of 'severe food poisoning' after he was struck down.

Truck’s load downs power line, leads to Hastings road closure

Police were called to the incident just after 12.00pm.

Waipā District Council ‘back-to-basics’ plan still costs almost 15% more

Waipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.

Father and son rescued in Ruahine Forest Park helped by survival skills, quick thinking

Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.

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.

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.

Worker took boss to court over office return refusal, referred to AFP

Imran Karim Budhwani claimed he had been unfairly dismissed by IT multinational Infosys after he refused to return to the office after the Covid pandemic.

Face masks return to major hospital as summer Covid spike rages across Britain

Almost four years on since most lockdown restrictions were first lifted on July 4 2020, Stoke-on-Trent’s largest hospital is bringing back face masks to tackle a recent rise in Covid infections

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.

Pug Dances with Woman

This pug, Pugnacious Petunia, who is an incredible dancer, was dancing with their owner. They twirled, jumped, rolled, and hopped on two legs. They even jumped on her shoulder and walked on it, circled her leg, and even performed a handstand. The underlying music rights are not available for license. For use of the video with the track(s) contained therein, please contact the music publisher(s) or relevant rightsholder(s).

Every driver in the UK has been given a four-word warning

Rent increase: Hauraki mayor and councillors to visit tenants amid new proposal

Mayor Toby Adams and his councillors will visit tenants to discuss rent increases.

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies - Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

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...

Grenada's PM surveys destruction left behind by Storm Beryl

'To see this level of destruction, it is almost Armageddon like.'

Rotorua’s Edmund Road Four Square robbed by trio, store smashed up

The store is increasing security after the incident.

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

NZTA says drivers should merge with care and expect delays.

'Tip of the iceberg': Shocking data shows number of protected species being killed by commercial fishers

Dozens of albatrosses, fur seals, dolphins and penguins have been killed by trawling nets - and that's just from a fraction of boats.

Surge of support for far right on eve of UK elections

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.

‘Ghost ship’ washes ashore in Florida after being hit by hurricane

Boris makes triumphant return to Conservative front line for Sunak

With just a day of campaigning left before Brits go to the polls, the former Prime Minister put to bed any rumours of a feud with Rishi Sunak in a last ditch attempt to cling on to blue seats.

What was the fake disease that saved dozens of Jews during WWII?

It was one of the most audacious ploys of the Second World War: a fake disease with no cure that saved dozens of Jews from the Nazis in occupied Rome. The fictitious disorder was known as Syndrome K, and was 'treated' in a hospital right under the noses of the Germans. Fearing infection, the Gestapo and SS refrained from investigating the hospital. But soon clues began to unravel about the mysterious malady. If the ruse was discovered, the repercussions would be swift and deadly. So, what was Syndrome K, and what were the reasons behind its invention? Click through and find out more about the lethal wartime contagion that never was.

Auckland dethroned by surprising region in latest economic scoreboard

Southland surged 10 places up the leaderboard.

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials

As UFO sightings surge so do government denials - World UFO Day is being celebrated amid shrunken heads and sightings

Lucy Letby murdered seven babies. Now she's been found guilty of trying to kill another one.

Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby, adding to convictions from last year that made her the United Kingdom's most prolific serial child killer of modern times.The newborn in question, referred to in court as Baby K, was a premature baby girl.34-year-old Letby was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying ... Continued

Aussie retailer plunged into voluntary administration, mass sackings

Booktopia has been placed in voluntary administration.

Boomer couple divide Aussies with question after winning $1million

An elderly couple has kicked off a fierce debate after posing a question that incensed younger Australians

Angel Baby Doe breakthrough as mother is arrested

Shelby Stotts, 48, left, has been arrested for allegedly leaving the baby girl to die on the side of the road in November 2001.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Ukrainian parents are forced to put children in Putin's 'summer camps'

Russia is using a chilling tactic against Ukrainians trapped in occupied territories by demanding a 'tax' from parents that involves handing over one of their children.

Sydney University stabbing: Online radicalisation in focus after campus stabbing by 14-year-old

Online radicalisation of young people is under scrutiny once more.

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.

Over 200 French election candidates quit o block hard-Right party

Opponents of RN have tactically banded together, pulling out candidates in 218 constituencies where uniting anti-Right voters could deny the RN victory

Was Alaska really owned by Russia?

Few realize that Russia established colonies in North America. But it's a fact that in the mid-18th century, Russia had begun encroaching into Alaskan territory. Eventually, the Russian Empire even had a toehold as far south as California. Fueling this expansion was the Russian-American Company, a trading monopoly centered on the lucrative fur trade. But how exactly did the Russians settle in Alaska, and why did they feel compelled to venture beyond those chilly climes? Click and learn more about when Russia colonized North America.

Climate changed: Why our scientists are having to redefine ‘normal’ in 2024

Global warming is forcing scientists to redefine what New Zealand’s 'normal' climate is.

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.

Teenager accused of strangling college administrator mother to death

A 19-year-old Indiana man now faces decades in prison and questions about his mental health after strangling his mother to death for extremely petty reasons.