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How did a little boy’s charity ice cream stand devolve into death threats?

How did a little boy’s charity ice cream stand devolve into death threats? - A tiny pop-up ice cream stand in small Massachusetts town managed to cause

As salvage starts, no oil spilling from tanker set ablaze by Houthis in Red Sea

By Lefteris Papadimas, Idrees Ali and Lisa Baertlein ATHENS (Reuters) -As salvage operations began on an abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker with deck fires still burning from Houthi rebel attacks, the EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides said on Thursday that no oil spill has been detected. Yemen's Houthi militants carried out multiple assaults, including planting bombs on the already disabled 900

Treaty Principles Bill: Pākehā Treaty group calls out David Seymour’s ‘divisive’ politics

Te Tiriti Is Us defends Treaty of Waitangi against proposed prinicples bill.

Let us strike deep inside Russia where it will hurt them, Ukraine pleads with West

Let us strike deep inside Russia where it will hurt them, Ukraine pleads with West - Ukrainian officials will arrive in Washington this week to urge the US to allow Ukraine to fire Western-supplied missiles deeper into Russia

2016: Canadian PM Trudeau offers condolences on death of Castro

2016: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offers his "deepest condolences" to the Castro family and the people of Cuba, while attending the Francophone Summit in Madagascar.

‘No democratic legitimacy’: EU rejects Maduro’s Venezuela election win claim

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has said its members have given up hope of Nicolás Maduro producing evidence that he won Venezuela’s election and will not accept his legitimacy as president-elect. Addressing reporters after EU foreign ministers held a video call with Edmundo González, the former diplomat widely believed to have beaten Maduro in the 28 July vote, Borrell announced: “The European Council decided that Maduro has no...

Germany to harden weapons laws and asylum rules after Solingen stabbing

Germany’s fractious coalition government has announced a hard-fought compromise on changes to weapons laws and asylum rules designed to prevent Islamist attacks such as last Friday’s mass stabbing that left three people dead. Three days before key state elections in which each of the ruling parties risk heavy losses to the far right, government ministers said the knife rampage allegedly by a Syrian asylum seeker at a street festival in the...

Jan 6 hero cop dies when suspect’s tossed gun he was trying to retrieve from storm drain goes off

Jan 6 hero cop dies when suspect’s tossed gun he was trying to retrieve from storm drain goes off - Wayne David was a decorated officer who responded to the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021

An ex-detective is accused of killing and staging the death of a woman he abused — years after it was ruled a suicide

An ex-detective is accused of killing and staging the death of a woman he abused — years after it was ruled a suicide - Former Officer Matthew Farwell “staged” the murder scene to look like 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore had killed herself, according to a bombshell indictment unsealed Wednesday.

Canadian serial killer Jeremy Skibicki handed four life sentences

Canadian serial killer Jeremy Skibicki handed four life sentences - Canadian court sentences him for racially motivated murders of four Indigenous women

Poland seeks to strip immunity from ex-PM's top aide

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's Prosecutor General has asked the President of the European Parliament to consent to prosecuting Michal Dworczyk, a European Union lawmaker and right-hand man of former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, for alleged obstruction of justice. Donald Tusk's pro-European coalition government, in office since December, has made a priority of holding to account those it

"Europe is playing with fire in Ukraine"

On Tuesday, August 6, Ukraine attacked the Russian Kursk region, seizing a large swathe of territory in the largest foreign attack on Russia since World War II. Putin warned that the response to the attack would be forceful. Putin's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that "the West is playing with fire by allowing Ukraine to attack our country with Western missiles". He also sent a message to the United States: "A hypothetical third world war...

Male migrant suffered ‘life-limiting’ stroke after being held in van

Male migrant suffered ‘life-limiting’ stroke after being held in van - Six men and one woman from Vietnam were rescued from the concealed spot ‘the width of a human chest’.

Wells Fargo worker dies at her desk — and isn’t found until four days later

Wells Fargo worker dies at her desk — and isn’t found until four days later - Police in Arizona do not suspect foul play was involved in Denise Prudhomme’s death

Māori King Tūheitia live updates: Tributes flow after leader’s death at age 69

The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.

Gisborne letters on PM’s back-to-basics message, trust’s $40m distribution

Gisborne letters on council waste, trust's $40m distribution, free speech.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams smells illegal cannabis moments before it’s destroyed

New York City Mayor Eric Adams smells illegal cannabis moments before it’s destroyed -

Police update after American dies on replica Viking ship sailing from Faeroe Islands to Norway

Police update after American dies on replica Viking ship sailing from Faeroe Islands to Norway - The survivors managed to get into an inflatable life raft and were later airlifted to safety by helicopter

Pinnacle Man mystery finally solved four decades after he was found frozen in cave

Pinnacle Man mystery finally solved four decades after he was found frozen in cave - Nicolas Paul Grubb’s family now wants him buried in the family plot

Madeline Soto’s cause of death revealed after mom’s boyfriend charged with murder after years of alleged abuse

Madeline Soto’s cause of death revealed after mom’s boyfriend charged with murder after years of alleged abuse - Stephan Sterns, who was dating the 13-year-old’s mother at the time of her death, has been charged with her murder

Teachers union president fires back at JD Vance’s ‘nonsensical’ comments about her

Teachers union president fires back at JD Vance’s ‘nonsensical’ comments about her - Vance accused the union president of trying to ‘brainwash and destroy the minds of children’

Daycare bus driver arrested after six-year-old girl in ‘very hot’ bus is discovered banging on window

Daycare bus driver arrested after six-year-old girl in ‘very hot’ bus is discovered banging on window - State investigators say Barbara Ledbetter falsely claimed she checked the bus before locking it up

Houthis release video of storming and burning Greek-flagged tanker

Houthis released a video showing their attack on the Greek-flagged tanker Sounion in the Red Sea. Despite multiple fires on the main deck, the EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides confirmed no oil spill has been detected on the vessel.

The United States is building a new type of military unit and is taking pointers from Ukraine

US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says

US forces ready with a 'range of options' to deal with South China Sea aggression, US admiral says - A U.S. admiral says American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea after consultations with treaty ally the Philippines

Kāpiti Coast’s unsung heroes celebrated in Good Sorts and Community Awards

The awards celebrate the local legends who serve the community.

What police uniforms look like around the world

Most police officers around the world wear uniforms. In fact, many have more than just one type of uniform. But how do these differ from country to country? Well, there are a few things many police uniforms around the world have in common. One of them is the colors used. The vast majority stick to different shades of blue (mostly navy and light blue), or black. Another point in common is the use of high-visibility jackets. There are, however, a few exceptions to the rule, and this means the use of completely different colors and styles. And then, of course, there is the headgear, which varies depending on the country and police force in question. Curious? Click on and check out what police uniforms look like around the world.

Poland Bans Over 80,000 kg of Contaminated Food from US and Ukraine

The presence of both live and dead pests was discovered.

Suicide rates in England and Wales reach highest level since 1999

Ministers have been urged to treat suicide as a public health crisis after the rate at which people killed themselves in England and Wales reached the highest level in more than two decades. The official figures, described by the suicide prevention charity Samaritans as “worse than expected”, showed 6,069 suicides were registered in the two nations in 2023, up from 5,642 in 2022 and the highest rate since 1999. Three-quarters of the deaths were...

EU won't recognise 'democratic legitimacy' of Venezuela's Maduro, top diplomat says

MADRID (Reuters) -European Union foreign ministers agreed on Thursday they would not recognise the "democratic legitimacy" of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro following the country's disputed election, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. Borrell said the ministers made the decision after Venezuela's national electoral body repeatedly failed to heed calls to provide credible data to

"Millions at risk from Russian attacks"

The Ukrainian Mission to the International Atomic Energy Agency says millions of people are at risk from Russian attacks on energy infrastructure in Ukraine. "The Russian Federation continues to deliberately target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, intending to disrupt the operation of the country’s nuclear power plants, which provide most of Ukraine’s electricity", the mission reported in a statement. "Russian attacks pose a significant risk to...

Trump threatens to throw Mark Zuckerberg in prison for life in new book

Trump threatens to throw Mark Zuckerberg in prison for life in new book - Former president warns the Meta CEO he is being watched closely and will ‘spend the rest of his life in prison’ if he attempts to interfere in the 2024 election

Germany toughen weapon and migration laws after stabbing attack

German ministers look to toughen migration and weapon policies following mass Solingen stabbings. The German Interior, and Justice Minister announced new measures that will look to enforce more restrictions on weapons and migration.

RFK Jr accused of breaking wildlife laws after report he once sawed off a whale head

RFK Jr accused of breaking wildlife laws after report he once sawed off a whale head - ’RFK Jr. cutting off the head of a dead whale was both bizarre and illegal,’ insisted Brett Hartl, the political director of the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund

California parents terrified after migrants try to board school bus

The migrants attempted to board buses along two school routes twice this week, per the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District in San Diego County.

Ministers signal boosted health aid to the Pacific as mental health needs apparent

Tonga's PM says the impact of climate change is worsening health outcomes for his people.

Putin will fight until final victory, he wants to capture the whole of Ukraine

He said it, he repeated it, and he continues to shout it. Putin wants to conquer Ukraine, according to him, it's a matter of survival for Russia. For Europe's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, "the success of the Russian Federation depends on its ability to attract the greatest possible number of people to the battlefield. And if we don't change course quickly, if we don't mobilize all our capacities, this will allow Putin to win the war in Ukraine"....

Israeli military kills Islamic Jihad commander in mosque shootout as West Bank raids continue

Israeli military kills Islamic Jihad commander in mosque shootout as West Bank raids continue - Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad confirms the death of commander Mohammed Jabber

Ukraine is now using helicopter gunners to down Russian drones

Foreign power plays on display in Pacific

The US and China's actions have drawn scrutiny as Pacific leaders met – but an olive branch may be on offer. The post Foreign power plays on display in Pacific appeared first on Newsroom.

Anger after passengers lock toddler in plane’s toilet to stop her from crying

Anger after passengers lock toddler in plane’s toilet to stop her from crying - Viral video shows one of the women telling the child that she could only leave the bathroom if she stopped crying

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.

Nine children rushed to hospital after chlorine leak in leisure centre learner pool

Nine children rushed to hospital after chlorine leak in leisure centre learner pool - Sports centre evacuated after chlorine leak in Wembley

Man suspected of killing wife is shot and killed by police on bridge before son, 8, found dead in his car

Man suspected of killing wife is shot and killed by police on bridge before son, 8, found dead in his car - The eight-year-old was not killed in the officer-involved shooting, authorities said

Australasian bittern gets Greater Wellington Regional Council’s support for Bird of the Year

The shy swamp bird has plenty of support for Bird of the Year 2024.

Female maths tutors take University of Melbourne to state human rights commission

Nine maths teachers, seven women and two men, are set to lose their jobs at the University of Melbourne. Three women are taking the case to the state human rights commission alleging gender discrimination.

Domestic abuse charity allows ‘men who identify as women’ to apply for female-only job

Scotland’s leading domestic abuse charity has advertised for a senior “women-only” role but will allow “men who identify as women” to apply. Scottish Women’s Aid (SWA) advertised for a head of policy, and said that “applications from women only” would be accepted for the key role. But the advert then said that the definition of women included peopl...

Attendance has plummeted at Texas megachurch where leaders have resigned amid sex scandal

Attendance has plummeted at Texas megachurch where leaders have resigned amid sex scandal - The church has seen a resignation, a firing, a protest and a name change since the sex abuse allegations against its founder came to light in June

EU's Red Sea mission says still no oil spill from tanker hit by Houthis

ATHENS (Reuters) - The EU's Red Sea naval mission Aspides said on Thursday that no oil spill has been detected on the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion in the Red Sea, despite multiple fires which have been detected on the main deck of the vessel. The Houthis said on Wednesday that they had agreed to allow the towing of the Sounion that has been on fire since Aug. 23. The EU mission added that is

Countries with the largest reported LGBTQ+ populations

In every corner of the globe (though not everywhere on Earth), vibrant LGBTQ+ communities are thriving, reshaping cultures and challenging norms. While the fight for equality takes on different forms in various regions, some countries stand out not just for their progress in LGBTQ+ rights, but for the sheer size of their queer populations. Indeed, the reported numbers of LGBTQ+ individuals around the world has grown over the years as more and more people open up about who they are. Click through this gallery to discover the countries where the rainbow shines brightest, and where the voices of the LGBTQ+ community resonate the loudest.