News

"She eats Russians for breakfast"

European political groups have just reached an agreement on the distribution of key posts within the European Union. This agreement is to be ratified by EU-27 leaders at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday. What do we already know? Ursula von der Leyene has been reappointed head of the European Commission (for a second term). Antonio Costa, former Prime Minister of Portugal, has been appointed President of the European Council, and...

No tsunami threat after magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Peru coast

No tsunami threat after magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Peru coast - At least three quakes hit near the coast of central Peru over a period of 10 minutes around 12.36am local time

New Jersey boy playing in front yard nearly swallowed by huge sinkhole

Bomb squad evacuates quiet street and carries out controlled explosion

A bomb disposal team rushed to a quiet street in Lenton, Nottingham, after two suspicious packages were found in the area, police have said.

The folk musician who sang himself out of Texas’s most brutal prison

Lead Belly is a name that still conjures mighty associations, implicit in that mix of metal and muscle, heavy power and raw appetite. It’s the stage name of an ex-con musician who became one of the prime figures in the history of 20th-century blues: the man who first defined such folk standards as Goodnight Irene, In the Pines, The Midnight Special...

35 Great 4th of July Movies to Watch This Year

Between the fireworks and other festivities, settle in to watch a few of these 4th of July movies on Independence Day! The post 35 Great 4th of July Movies to Watch This Year appeared first on Reader's Digest.

Kinkajou - a rainforest animal - is rescued from a dusty rest stop in Washington state

Kinkajou - a rainforest animal - is rescued from a dusty rest stop in Washington state - Kinkajous are carnivores that live in tropical rainforests from southern Mexico through Brazil

America's most dangerous serial killers

These serial killers are far more terrifying than horror movie monsters, as their heinous crimes were very, very real. Their motives varied, some lacking any reason at all. Regardless, they left a trail of death and torture in their wake, targeting men, women, children, and even their own family members. These killers came from various backgrounds, ranging from prominent doctors to penniless drifters. Brace yourself as we unveil the most treacherous serial killers in American history. Click on if you dare.

Spanish cops looking for Jay Slater issue mass appeal for volunteers

The search will focus on the Masca gorge, around 3000ft above sea level and which has been combed by police, drones, dogs and helicopters since he was reported missing.

Supreme Court makes shock ruling on homeless crisis

The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia

Ukrainian president says as the war rages and casualties mount, a plan to end the 28-month conflict is in the works.

Hawke's Bay man missing for months found dead during severe weather

A man who has been missing since mid-March was found dead during flooding in Hawke's Bay earlier this week.

BBC News presenter announces departure after over two decades – details

BBC News presenter Tulip Mazumdar has announced her departure from the broadcaster after over two decades. The Global Health Correspondent shared the news on social media…

Woman five times over legal alcohol limit charged after ‘erratic’ 300km drive

The woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.

Your Voice, Your Vote: 'We need Covid drug on NHS'

Campaigners say thousands of people are still shielding because they are unable to access the drug.

New York Times gives Joe Biden bombshell ultimatum

After nearly 21 hours of silence, The New York Times has finally weighed in on Biden's disastrous debate performance, urging the president to drop out of the race for The White House.

US allies fear a new Trump presidency may be one step closer after Biden ‘implodes’ at CNN debate

US allies fear a new Trump presidency may be one step closer after Biden ‘implodes’ at CNN debate - ‘If you weren’t preparing for a Trump 2.0 then that is the smart play and the smart move now’

Woman DIES after being stabbed by man who stole her car and crashed it

The woman, in her 50s, was knifed in Mighel, south of Innisfail, at about 4.15pm. She then ran to a nearby house for help.

Farage surrounded by pro-refugee protestors upon Question Time arrival

The Reform UK leader was earlier seen hot-footing it into the venue hosting tonight's leaders' debate ahead of the General Election , amid shouts from pro-refugee protesters outside the studio.

Jay Slater LIVE: Major search update as Tenerife police make desperate plea for help

Police in Tenerife have massively expanded their search for missing British teenager Jay Slater after he went missing on the Spanish Island nearly two weeks ago.

Tesco and Asda face legal action after E.coli sandwich infections

The UK Health Security Agency said on Thursday one patient had died in the E.coli outbreak, which investigators believe is linked to salad used in sandwiches.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on BBC Three review: a zippy, fun treat for the Gen Z wannabe detectives

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on BBC Three review: a zippy, fun treat for the Gen Z wannabe detectives - 4/5 This adaptation of Holly Jackson’s beloved series moves the action from the US to the UK, but it’s all the better for it

Moment Brits 'become first victims of Benidorm clampdown on boozing'

A video shows how two stunned British men became the first victims of Benidorm's booze clampdown as police kicked them out of the beach for drinking wine.

Hospital refuse to help father identify doctor behind son misdiagnosis

Hospital bosses have refused to let the father of a boy, nine, who died of sepsis help him identify a 'mystery' doctor who he says wrongly dismissed his symptoms as flu .

Gardeners' World cancelled after BBC announces shake-up as viewers make same complaint

Gardeners' World viewers were left unimpressed after many took to social media and revealed they didn't get the memo as the show did not air tonight.

Thousands of holidays in turmoil as Gatwick suspends ALL flights

All flights have been temporarily suspended at Gatwick Airport after a British Airways flight was forced to an emergency stop on the runway.

How do viruses jump from animals to humans?

Humans and animals are living in closer proximity than ever before. The demands on the livestock industry and the environment in general are intensifying thanks to our ever expanding population. The pandemic is raising questions about these practices, and how they may have contributed to this global crisis. Indeed, when you examine what it takes for an animal virus to jump to a human, it's quite clear that we're increasing the risk of catching viruses like the coronavirus. Click through the following gallery to see how it all works.

Doctors in Wales accept new improved pay offer

Doctors in Wales were recommended by their union to accept a new offer from the Welsh government.

Inside the coolest Co-op ever at Glastonbury - and the biggest selling item revealed

There's a Co-op supermarket at Glastonbury Festival in Somerset and a shift manager at the store has spoken to the Mirror about serving customers at the five-day festival

Qantas plane forced to make emergency landing in Brisbane

A Qantas flight from Canberra to Brisbane was forced to make an emergency landing after it lost the use of its brakes on Friday.

WWIII begins tomorrow? What the "new Nostradamus" and other prophets had to say

Is a third world war inevitable? With so many terrible and politically charged events taking place worldwide, it can sometimes feel like we are walking on eggshells, never being quite certain when something could erupt, escalate, and end up starting WWIII. Whether it’s tensions between Russia and the West with the war in Ukraine, or difficulties between China and the United States over Taiwan, or even ongoing conflicts related to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute that continue to destabilize the region, it’s terrifying to think of what could be. A famous Indian prophet who has been deemed the "new Nostradamus" has made an incredibly specific prediction about the outbreak of World War Three, even going so far as to provide a specific date. Kushal Kumar is an astrologer who claims to have predicted several world events already, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the increasing tensions between Taiwan and China, and problems between Russia and NATO. According to Kumar, "Tuesday, June 18, 2024, has the strongest planetary stimulus to trigger WW3 although June 10 and 29 may have a say as well." Kumar used the Vedic astrological chart to make his predictions. In Hindu culture, this chart is considered the "map of our karma," according to The Economic Times. Unfortunately, it's not just Kumar predicting the start of a third world war: other prophets, experts, and even AI are pointing towards it being a reality. Click through to see what they're saying.

The most undignified royal deaths in history

The idea of a monarchy is very lofty. In history, many monarchs believed that they were chosen by God to rule and thus had some sort of divine superiority. Well, if they were chosen by a higher power, then that higher power didn't want them to be immortal, that's for sure! Not all kings are dignified in life, but these ones certainly weren't dignified in death. Some died through unfortunate accidents, and others through pure stupidity. Click through this gallery to learn about the most embarrassing and unpleasant ways royals have died throughout history.

Jill Biden praises Joe 'like a child' for answering all the questions

The 81-year-old US President's wife helped him on to stage at a 'Let's Go Joe' event in Atlanta where she then appeared to baby him about how well he had performed against his rival.

Heavy rain on the way for parts of South Island, mainly dry elsewhere

MetService has issued several heavy rain watches and warnings for the South Island.

BBC Newsnight presenter inundated with support and announces 'I'm leaving' in shock exit

A top BBC presenter announced they decided to leave the broadcaster after more than 30 years at the corporation amid recent budget cuts.

Navy faces lawsuit over stalled $1.2bn clean-up of San Francisco shipyard filled with radioactive waste

Navy faces lawsuit over stalled $1.2bn clean-up of San Francisco shipyard filled with radioactive waste - During 1950s, ships used in atomic weapons tests leached contamination into shipyard

Video Shows Ukrainian MiG-29 Launching AASM 250 HAMMER Bomb

The Ukrainian military has released a video showing the combat work of a Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot performing a complex maneuver with two air bombs at an extremely low altitude, avoiding the detection zone of Russian air defense systems near the front line.

First Minister John Swinney launches SNP campaign bus

First Minister John Swinney launches SNP campaign bus - The SNP leader said his party is ‘standing against £18 billion of further Westminster cuts to public services’.

Notable People who died in 2024

South Korea releases video showing North Korean missile exploding in flight

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's military on Friday released a video that it said showed a North Korean missile abnormally spiralling early in flight and exploding, a rare publicising of surveillance footage to dismiss the North's claim of a successful test. Footage filmed by a thermal observation device with South Korean frontline units showed a projectile spiralling out of control on a irregular

Ukraine strikes inside Russia disrupting the ability of Putin’s forces to use drones, MoD says

Ukraine strikes inside Russia disrupting the ability of Putin’s forces to use drones, MoD says - Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal also announces that military pledges outlined in 20 security agreements Kyiv has signed with its allies total $60 billion annually for the next four years

Bolivia president angrily rejects allegations he was behind attempted coup

Bolivia president angrily rejects allegations he was behind attempted coup -

Police disrupt boy racers in Wellington, Christchurch and Manawatū: Cars impounded, hundreds of fines

The crackdown comes after police were overwhelmed by a recent event in Levin.

Rapper Killer Mike expected to avoid charges after Grammys arrest

Killer Mike is expected to avoid charges over a physical altercation that led to his arrest at the Grammys earlier this year after the rapper recently completed community service.

Jonathan Ashworth hits out at Tories with mock mortgage advert

Labour's Jonathan Ashworth said he is going "on the hunt for Hunt" as he accused the Chancellor of shredding his own manifesto. As the shadow paymaster general unveiled a faux "Rishi's mega mortgages" shopfront aimed at highlighting the Tories' impact on mortgages, Mr Ashworth questioned if anyone had seen Jeremy Hunt out campaigning since the General Election was called. Speaking from Croydon, he said: "We are here today to unveil our latest estate agent shop, Rishi Sunak's mega mortgages, because we know with five more years of the Tories, means five more years of paying more on your mortgage."

'Wise' face of ancient Egypt's most powerful is revealed

Ancient Egypt's most powerful ruler lived to around 90 years old - and scientists have seen his face for the first time in more than 3,200 years. The team reconstructed the look using his skull.

Liverpool have secret weapon in Riccardo Calafiori race as Romano drops late evening bombshell

Bologna’s hold of highly-rated defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer is slipping. Juventus is understood to be a more than ideal next destination for the 22-year-old in the current window, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

'You're the loser': Biden hits Trump for remark about veterans

President Joe Biden insisted that former President Donald Trump is a 'sucker' and a 'loser' as Trump insisted the report that he called dead World War I veterans just that was 'made up.'

Northern Ireland's Green Party 'here to call others out' - O'Hara

The Green Party's leader in Northern Ireland has vowed to call out others for failures in the region and make their voice heard. Mal O'Hara described the environmental crisis in Lough Neagh, housing crisis, poverty and discrimination as among symptoms of too much of a focus by other parties on the constitutional question and identity politics.

‘Groundbreaking’ Brookside rape story to be reshown for first time in 38 years

‘Groundbreaking’ Brookside rape story to be reshown for first time in 38 years - The episodes, which first aired in 1986, were one of the first depictions of rape in a British TV soap.