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Israeli West Bank settlement security personnel thwart terrorist infiltration attempt

On Wednesday, the Military Security Coordinator, the Givati Brigade, and the security scout thwarted an attempted infiltration into the settlement of Telam in the Hebron Hills. Security forces in the settlement identified the suspect beyond the fence through the settlement's defense systems. The security scout and settlement defense forces quickly ...

Feral pigs run rampant in the Chathams: 'They've just got out of control'

The Chatham Islands is grappling with an 'out of control' feral pig population that residents say is causing widespread damage.

Review into baby’s death after parents accuse health watchdog of dishonesty

Review into baby’s death after parents accuse health watchdog of dishonesty - Jack and Sarah Hawkins called for an NHS trust to be prosecuted following the death of their daughter Harriet.

Woman in hospital after hit-and-run in Hamilton

Police are appealing for the male driver - who knew the injured woman - to come forward.

Ukrainian POW weeps as he returns home after prisoner swap with Russia

Wrapped in a Ukrainian flag, the man could not control his emotion as he disembarked from a coach and stepped foot on home soil, concluding a major swap of some 190 POWs

Gina Rinehart calls on Aussies to do one thing for country's future

Gina Rinehart has urged Australians to pressure politicians to keep the country on the 'up path' that raise living standards with policies that are unabashedly 'pro-Australia'.

First Covid Inquiry report set to expose catalogue of failings during pandemic

First Covid Inquiry report set to expose catalogue of failings during pandemic - Failures to prepare for a pandemic are expected to be laid bare on Thursday

Ministers already working on next year’s Budget cuts

Budget Ministers have begun work on next year's Budget, and are considering further cuts.

King opens Parliament supported by bandage-free birthday Queen

King opens Parliament supported by bandage-free birthday Queen - Charles took 12 minutes and 44 seconds to deliver the King’s Speech – the second of his reign.

Why Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance could be a ‘disaster’ for Europe and Ukraine

Father and daughter graduate together from the same university

Father and daughter graduate together from the same university - Abdallah and Alhanof Alharbi, 20, marked their educational achievements on the same day at the University of Exeter.

Lotto: Powerball jackpot rolls over to $20 million, Aucklander wins $1m First Division prize

Twelve lucky punters have been crowned Lotto multimillionaires in 2024.

Former White House & CIA official indicted being an unregistered agent

A former White House and CIA official has been indicted on charges she worked as an unregistered agent of South Korea 's government in exchange for luxury goods and other gifts.

Rosie Duffield criticises primary school for having pupils pose with trans-inclusive flag

Rosie Duffield, the Labour MP, has criticised a primary school after it shared an image of young students posing alongside a trans-inclusive flag. The primary school in London posted the image on social media, with about 20 children holding up a large “Progress flag” to celebrate Pride Day last month. Ms Duffield hit out at the school, posting on X...

Woman charged with murder for ‘intentionally running down’ California cop during traffic stop

Woman charged with murder for ‘intentionally running down’ California cop during traffic stop - Motorcycle Officer Matthew Bowen, 32, was killed after being hit by a car

The post Euro 2024 celebratory chants that infuriated the British press

EU to water down Brexit travel checks for British passengers as new border plan delayed again

EU to water down Brexit travel checks for British passengers as new border plan delayed again - Exclusive: Entry-exit system will now start in November – with ‘relief valve’ to reduce congestion

Capitol Police stop armed 21-year-old suspect wearing ski mask outside of RNC security perimeter

Capitol Police stop armed 21-year-old suspect wearing ski mask outside of RNC security perimeter - Arrested man reported to have AK-47 pistol, ‘Scream’ Halloween mask

Who is Adam Britton? British zoologist facing 249 years in jail for raping, torturing, killing dogs

Who is Adam Britton? British zoologist facing 249 years in jail for raping, torturing, killing dogs - Renowned crocodile expert, 53, has confessed to interest in ‘zoo-sadism’

Counselor said there were no reports of school bullying for Trump shooter but ‘something evil happened’ that led to shooting

Counselor said there were no reports of school bullying for Trump shooter but ‘something evil happened’ that led to shooting - Jim Knapp, who retired from Bethel Park in 2022, said the school took a ‘proactive approach’ towards bullying and mental health

New Covid advice issued by World Health Organisation as FLiRT wave hits

WHO has issued new Covid guidance as the FLiRT variant rages. Covid is on the rise throughout the UK and across Europe as holidaymakers are warned over the summer wave

Head Hunters gang member charged with murder of Texas Jack Doctor

The 23-year-old Head Hunters gang member turned himself in to police.

Man who issued almost 200 fake WoFs sentenced

A vehicle inspector who issued 183 fake warrants of fitness certificates has been sentenced in an Auckland court.

Disgraced Wales captain issues overdue apology after ‘regretful’ 2021 incident

Wales skipper and lock Cory Hill has issued an apology for an incident which happened in 2021 in which a woman's house was damaged.

NASA reports screaming 34,000mph meteor blazeed past Statue of Liberty

NASA's take on the event was inconclusive: 'There are reports of military in the vicinity around the time of the fireball which could explain the shaking and sounds reported'

Eight-week-old baby girl dies after being left in baking hot car in New Jersey

Eight-week-old baby girl dies after being left in baking hot car in New Jersey - The father was believed to have attended synagogue while his baby was in the vehicle as temperatures neared triple digits

Govt’s plan promotes pine, will see erosion-prone land targeted: MTT

Mana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.

Sadiq Khan demands £500million a year from new Labour government

Transport for London is seeking double the £250million it was granted under the Conservatives for 2024/25.

Mother faces murder charges after twin toddlers died from fentanyl exposure

Mother faces murder charges after twin toddlers died from fentanyl exposure - Th 22-year-old mother also faces allegations of child abuse and child endangerment

Ukraine arming troops with weapons destined for scrapheap

Ukraine’s cash-strapped and under-resourced military is using munitions that had been designated for disposal before Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. Its defence ministry said on Tuesday it had returned a “significant amount of ammunition of various calibres” which had been “transferred to enterprises for disposal as surplus”. The rou...

WWI nurse's sketch album gives glimpse into treatment of soldiers

An album of sketches that belonged to a First World War nurse giving a fascinating glimpse into treatment of traumatised soldiers has been discovered.

After JD Vance’s attack on us, who will stand up for British Muslims like me?

Musk blasts German satirist over Trump assassination joke

'Comedy is now also allowed on Twitter' was one of Musk's first posts when he bought X, however German satirist 'El Hotzo' has apparently taken this one step too far. View on euronews

Labour is set to push Britain even further down the road to serfdom

As neither the new City minister, Tulip Siddiq, nor the new Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, appear to have any business experience, this is perhaps a good moment to go back to basics. Let me explain some key business concepts they may not be aware of – concepts that have been disastrously muddled by years of poor regulation, with serious con...

‘Last of the few’ pilot celebrates 105th birthday

‘Last of the few’ pilot celebrates 105th birthday - Representatives from the Royal Air Force and Mr Hemingway’s family also attended the event on Wednesday.

Trump floats outrageous claim that Black Americans are ‘going to die’ because immigrants are taking their jobs

Trump floats outrageous claim that Black Americans are ‘going to die’ because immigrants are taking their jobs - Trump ramps up anti-immigration agenda by claiming Black workers will be ‘decimated’ without it

Putin ally issues worrying warning about underestimating Russian nuclear doctrine

France defeated the far-right, now the country doesn't know what to do

Train services to be brought back under public ownership

New legislation will be introduced to create a simplified rail system by bringing services into public ownership once their contracts expire or if operators fail to deliver on their commitments.

China & Russia threaten NATO after calls for Ukraine 'disappearance'

China and Russia have both threatened NATO against 'provoking confrontation' over the bloc's claims that Xi Jingping's nation holds a key role in Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

15 people taken to hospital after two buses crash on State Highway 8 near Tekapo

A driver who came across two buses that went off an icy highway in Otago has described the freezing and 'lacerated' passengers. Fifteen people have been taken to hospital.

Miami real estate titan dies by suicide during FBI investigation into murder-for-hire scheme to kill wife

Miami real estate titan dies by suicide during FBI investigation into murder-for-hire scheme to kill wife - Sergio Pino, 67, was accused of poisoning estranged wife Tatiana Pino with fentanyl but not charged with any crime before his death

Baltic countries inform Russia and Belarus of their exit from Moscow power system

Baltic countries inform Russia and Belarus of their exit from Moscow power system - The three former Soviet republics do not currently buy electricity from Russia, but remain physically connected to a grid

Te Pāti Māori calls for Act’s David Seymour to resign as Associate Health Minister due to his Pharmac Treaty of Waitangi stance

Comments come after release of Seymour's letter of expectation to Pharmac.

King leaves Palace for historic state opening of Parliament

King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Buckingham Palace for the historic state opening of Parliament in a horse-drawn state carriage as Keir Starmer gets set to take first steps in forging 'Red Britain'.

What Labour has in store for your pension

The pensioner vote was a key battleground during the general election. In its manifesto, Labour committed to a pensions review, maintaining the triple lock and pushing schemes to invest more money in UK markets. However, there was little detail on its other plans. This changed during the King’s Speech with the announcement of the Pensions Schemes B...

Mummified crocodile’s gut scan sheds light on ancient Egyptian sacrifice ritual

Mummified crocodile’s gut scan sheds light on ancient Egyptian sacrifice ritual - Reptile had just eaten a fish before it was captured and killed as offering to crocodile god Sobek, scientists say

Humza Yousaf and Nadia el-Nakla welcome newborn baby girl into their family

Humza Yousaf and Nadia el-Nakla welcome newborn baby girl into their family - The former first minister shared the news on Wednesday evening.

'Shame on them': Years' worth of illegal tipping found down South Wairarapa bank

Council staff believe household garbage and industrial refuse has been thrown off a cliff edge at Te Kopi for several years.

Judge gets mail from women begging him to spare life of tattooed killer as love letters pour into jail

Judge gets mail from women begging him to spare life of tattooed killer as love letters pour into jail - Killer Wade Wilson has received nearly 4,000 letters as he awaits sentencing in Florida for murders of two women