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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.

Serious injuries after cyclist hit by car in Napier

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash on Marine Parade.

EUAN McCOLM: Nationalists ill-prepared for painful lesson about losing

Unless every opinion poll over the past year has been wrong, swathes of nationalists will, in the early hours of Friday morning, begin to learn a painful and - for many of them - novel lesson about democracy.

Turkey closes Syria border after violence flares in both countries

Turkey closed its main border crossings into northwest Syria on Tuesday after Turkish troops came under fire from Syrians angered by violence against their compatriots in Turkey, a Syrian opposition source and residents said. In Turkey, police detained 474 people involved in attacks targeting the Syrian community across the country overnight, Inter...

Boris Johnson appears to help Rishi Sunak stop 'Starmergeddon'

As Brits prepare to go to the polls in less than 48 hours, the Conservatives have pulled out their secret weapon in a last ditch bid to cling on to blue seats.

Kroy Biermann Gets a Ticket for Complaints About 'Aggressive' Dog: Report

Kroy Biermann received a ticket from the police, thanks to his dog. Per a Milton Police Department report obtained by TMZ, Biermann, 38, was given a citation on Saturday, June 29, after a neighbor complained about his Cane Corso named Stone. According to the docs, police were called after Stone was spotted running through the […]

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.

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.

Mali captain Traore suspended for inciting 'rebellion' in team

Mali captain Hamari Traore has been suspended for inciting "rebellion" after the publication of a letter criticising the national federation, an official told AFP on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has been suspended "for lacking honour and dignity, incitement and rebellion against the national team and Malian football", an official told AFP. This step was taken "as a precautionary measure" while the procedure is transmitted to the disciplinary...

UN's Albanese under scrutiny for alleged payments for speaking events

The UN Watch head called for investigation into Albanese for "illegally requesting payments for work done in her official UN capacity."

Traffic backed up on Auckland Harbour Bridge

Drivers should expect extra travel time heading north.

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.

UK Tories fend off challenges both left and right

Opinion: The Conservatives' national service Hail Mary is not a serious response to an increasing threat from the right The post UK Tories fend off challenges both left and right appeared first on Newsroom.

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.

Manhattan prosecutors agree to delay Trump's sentencing

Former President Donald Trump 's July 11 sentencing after 34-count conviction in Manhattan to be delayed.

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.

Socotra—an unworldly island in the Arabian Sea

Remote and isolated, the Socotra archipelago is often described as the "most alien-looking place on Earth." The islands, part of Yemen, are scattered in the Arabian Sea, with Socotra, the largest island, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But while once a discerning destination for hardcore adventure tourists, visitor numbers have dwindled since the outbreak of the Yemeni civil war in 2014. Browse this gallery and get an idea of what this unworldly island looks like.

Chinese badminton star, 17, DIES from cardiac arrest during a match as inquest opens into 40-second delay before treatment

Zhang Zhijie was playing at the Asia Junior Championships in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta on Sunday when he suddenly fell to the floor.

Rapper son of Mark Duggan whose death sparked London riots faces jail

The drill rapping son of Mark Duggan whose death started the London riots faces jail after his DNA was found on a semi-automatic pistol.

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

Lebanese authorities charge US Embassy shooter with affiliation to militant Islamic State group

Lebanese authorities charge US Embassy shooter with affiliation to militant Islamic State group - A judge at Lebanon’s military court has charged the gunman who opened fire at the U.S. embassy near Beirut with being affiliated to the militant Islamic State group

Lone wolf terrorist found guilty of terror offence over hospital bomb plot

Lone wolf terrorist found guilty of terror offence over hospital bomb plot - Mohammad Farooq, 28, was arrested outside St James’s Hospital in Leeds with a pressure cooker bomb in the early hours of January 20 last year

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.

The 'Poltergeist Curse': tragic deaths and paranormal events

Students found after going missing in West Auckland bush

The teenagers were on a school tramping trip in heavy rain.

Retired bookseller Russell Carthew documents history of his pioneering Feilding ancestors

The Carthew family were booksellers and involved in politics, church and the community.

Govt launches urgent review into Wairoa flooding response amid concern council failed to act sooner

The review comes after concerns were raised about Hawke's Bay Regional Council failing to act sooner.

Primary Industries New Zealand Awards 2024: Rural heroes, innovators and champions recognised

Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.

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

The 100 days that cost Rishi Sunak the election

Two months into Rishi Sunak’s stint as chancellor, more than half the electorate said he was doing a good job. No other politician since Sir Tony Blair had enjoyed such positive ratings with the public, and no chancellor had been as popular since Labour’s Denis Healey in 1978. In the four years since then, his personal rating has hurtled headlong d...

Texas teen admits to strangling his mom then driving to Nebraska with her body in the trunk

Texas teen admits to strangling his mom then driving to Nebraska with her body in the trunk - Tyler Roenz, 19, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, 49-year-old Michelle Roenz, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison

Boris Johnson makes triumphant return to Conservative front line

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

Spain's Most Cursed Royal

Queen Victoria Eugenie was Spain's most cursed royal—yet so few people know this tragic figure's incredibly dark history.

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

Police were called to the incident just after 12.00pm.

UFOs and human cloning: the story of Raëlism

UFOs, aliens, space, and the Cosmos—these topics tend to divide the general public. Do aliens exist? If so, have they contacted us? Have they had an impact on the Earth and how we humans have developed? All of these questions seem to have been answered by one very unique religion: Raëlism. In essence, Raëlism is a religion that claims aliens called Elohim created all life on Earth. To learn more about this fascinating belief system and its eccentric founder, click through the gallery.

British businessman, 44, found dead with head injuries at Greek island

Greek officials yesterday confirmed that they have ruled out any criminal case and that his cause of death was accidental drowning, news outlet Protothema reports.

Mother of Bondi Junction stabbing victim calls for better critical mental health care amid service gap 'crisis'

The mother of Jade Young, who was killed in April's Bondi Junction stabbing, is asking state, territory and federal governments to better coordinate their responses to complex mental health needs.

Lucy Letby found guilty of trying to kill ANOTHER baby

On Tuesday a jury found the 34-year-old guilty of attempting to murder her 14th victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital - a tiny baby girl born in February 2016

Swinney contradicts SNP gender policies to demand ‘enforcement’ of single-sex spaces

John Swinney has again contradicted his government’s gender policies after he called for “enforcement” of rules allowing biological males to be banned from female spaces. The First Minister on Tuesday said he backed provisions which allow for biological men who identify as women to be excluded from settings such as women’s changing rooms and rape c...

PM Christopher Luxon to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focus

Ukraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.

New Zealand’s unwelcome sign

Today from The Detail: Shirking our fair share - why hasn't New Zealand upped its game when it comes to welcoming refugees? The post New Zealand’s unwelcome sign appeared first on Newsroom.

Sir Ed Davey surfs in North Cornwall in latest election stunt

Sir Ed Davey gets ready to go surfing in North Cornwall, as he continues his General Election campaign ahead of the General Election on Thursday, July 4.

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

Auckland dethroned by surprising region in latest economic scoreboard

Southland surged 10 places up the leaderboard.

French candidates bow out in bid to block far-right

By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -Opponents of France's National Rally (RN) stepped up their bid to block the far-right party from power on Tuesday as more candidates agreed to pull out of this weekend's run-off election to avoid splitting the anti-RN vote. More than 200 candidates have confirmed they will not stand in Sunday's second-round for France's 577-seat national

'It just looks bad': AM hosts react to Seymour Snapchats with school kids

A concerned mum is calling for guidelines around how politicians communicate directly with young people online.

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.

Satellite images reveal FOUR Chinese spy stations stationed in Cuba

The 'electronic eavesdropping' facilities, located just 100 miles off the coast of Florida, could allow China to scoop up a 'treasure trove of data' from U.S. military bases.

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.

State Attorney requests criminal investigation into minister Ben-Gvir - report

The State Attorney’s Office has called on Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara to open a criminal investigation into National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, public broadcaster Kan reported on Tuesday. It said that prosecutors were looking at possibly charging Ben-Gvir for inciting violence against the residents of the Gaza Strip. Ben-Gvir respon...