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Tragic twist after four dead bodies are found inside Australian home

Four people, including a teenage boy, have been found dead at a property in Melbourne's north overnight.

Veteran Pepe defends Portugal, eyes second Euros triumph

Portugal's veteran centre-back Pepe defended his team's performance thus far at Euro 2024 before Monday's last 16 clash with Slovenia. Pepe said he has not decided his future after Euro 2024 at international or club level, with his Porto contract expiring this summer, but revealed the secrets to his own longevity at the top of the game.

A Ukrainian author turned soldier has a stark warning for the West: ‘Be prepared for war with Russia’

A Ukrainian author turned soldier has a stark warning for the West: ‘Be prepared for war with Russia’ - IN FOCUS: Tom Watling speaks to Oleksandr Mykhed about his new book describing the reality of Russia’s invasion of his homeland

Farage doubles down on claims Putin was provoked into invading Ukraine

The Reform UK leader has insisted he will not apologise for his remarks during a BBC Panorama interview, in which he claimed 'we provoked this war'.

Survivors of Nova Festival return to site for 'healing festival'

Survivors of the Nova Festival attack can be seen returning to the site where hundreds of Israelis were killed or taken hostage just a few miles from the Gaza border over which 40 thousand Palestinians have been massacred in the months since.

Teen charged after allegedly being armed at MP's office

Police arrested a 19-year-old man on Thursday morning who was charged with one count of 'acts done in preparation for, or planning, for terrorist act'.

Poland and Baltics demand defence line against Russia and Belarus

Poland and the Baltic states have demanded the EU strengthens its eastern border, warning of a 'looming threat' from Russia and Belarus along its 1,500-mile border with the East.

Emergency services in Tenerife continue search for missing UK teenager Jay Slater

Spanish search and rescue teams have gathered again in Tenerife for the sixth day of the hunt for British teenager Jay Slater.

Rescue crews on site after missing Brit found dead in Spanish Pyrenees

Missing Brit, 70, is found dead in the Spanish Pyrenees four days after he disappeared on mountain hike. A helicopter was seen on the site where the missing hiker was found.

"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...

Plane lands at Invercargill after emergency services put on stand-by

Emergency services were in attendence.

A Man Died After Prank Gone Wrong At TopGolf

A man died after a prank gone wrong at a TopGolf driving range in England. A 22-year-old man was pushed off the top deck at TopGolf by his friend in an accidental prank gone wrong in 2022. The man tragically lost his life when he fell. The death has been ruled accidental. PEOPLE had more on the ...

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 .

Ed Davey throws some shapes on the election trail for the Lib Dems

The British politician donned a blue shirt and cream blazer as he showed off his dance moves in a swing dance class during a campaign visit in Guildford earlier today.

Escape to the Country buyer in tears before saying 'it's gone horribly wrong'

During BBC's Escape to the Country on Friday afternoon, Alistair Appleton went on a property search with buyer Joey who was in tears before it even began.

California firefighter, 25, drowns on trip to popular beach

Caeden Laffan, 25, drowned during a late night swim while visiting San Diego for the California Firefighter Games.

British woman 'gang raped and robbed by several men at music festival' in Paris

The woman was found crying on the streets of Paris.

Police issue over 100 infringement notices, seize cars after Manawatū boy racer meets

"We have no tolerance for this behaviour and the havoc it wreaks in our communities."

General Election 2024: June 28 round-up

A daily round-up as the UK is set to go to the polls for a July 4 election.

Drone films fierce encounter between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and Russian APC

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.

Olympics-Seine water pollution levels well above limits one month before Games

PARIS (Reuters) -Water pollution levels in Paris' River Seine remain much higher than allowed for bathing, data showed on Friday, one month before the Olympics in which the capital's landmark waterway is meant to be one of the swimming venues. Data published on the city's website showed concentrations of enterococci and E.coli bacteria remained well above legal thresholds as of Sunday at all four

Russia warns of 'direct confrontation' with NATO

Vladimir Putin on Friday warned of a 'direct confrontation' with NATO as he threatened to destroy or disrupt US spy drones flying over the Black Sea.

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger targeted one of his victims, explosive new theory claims

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger targeted one of his victims, explosive new theory claims - The 29-year-old criminology PhD student was fixated on college student Madison Mogen when he entered the off-campus house, according to a new book.

Midwives called Asian women in labour ‘princesses’ for asking for pain relief, report finds

Midwives called Asian women in labour ‘princesses’ for asking for pain relief, report finds - Rerport warns of ‘disregard’ by midwives towards black and brown-skinned women

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.

Police 'not looking for anyone else' in deaths of medic and girlfriend

Police are 'not looking for anyone else' as they probe the deaths of a TV paramedic, 24, and his girlfriend, 22, after their bodies were discovered together.

Auckland Council adopts 10-year budget, including 6.8% rates hikes

The hikes will see the average homeowner's rates bill rise nearly $5 a week.

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.

Russia bans further 36 New Zealanders from entering, brings number of banned to nearly 200

These sanctions come a month after the government announced more sanctions against Russia.

Shifty Shellshock's cause of death at 49 revealed by manager

The Butterfly hitmaker - whose birth name was Seth Binzer - died on June 24, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Inside the Belgian royal family tree – the House of Belgium explained

Belgium is a relatively young country, but has been a constitutional monarchy since its founding in 1830. After originally being part of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, since 1920 it has been the House of Belgium. Find out all you need to know…

US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa

US Air Force member’s arrest for kidnap and rape of Japanese schoolgirl raises tensions in Okinawa - The United States Air Force serviceman has been charged with ‘non-consensual sexual intercourse’ and ‘indecent kidnapping’

Four-year-old dies from common illness as cases skyrocket

The boy died at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne's north-east on June 10 and was laid to rest at a funeral on Tuesday.

Fatal Gordonton crash: Waikato police appeal for information from public

A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.

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.

Stricter marine protections could be coming after 'amazing' dolphin behaviours discovered

New Zealand's endangered Hector's dolphins dive much deeper and hunt much further off the coast than scientists realised.

Woman busted giving Botox injections in Florida mall’s parking lot for $150 to $350, cops say

Woman busted giving Botox injections in Florida mall’s parking lot for $150 to $350, cops say - Lina Alexandra Gutierrez-Farfan was charging patients $150 to $200 per session for Botox injections

Nursing assistant accused of hurling her newborn baby out of second-story window to his death

Nursing assistant accused of hurling her newborn baby out of second-story window to his death - Warning graphic details: Dead newborn found at intersection in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania

BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst's four-word response as viewer makes Carol Kirkwood plea

BBC Breakfast's resident weather woman Carol Kirkwood might not always please, especially when she's predicting a downpour or an Arctic blast - but she had huge support this morning.

Princess Anne's courageous three words to gunman who tried to kidnap her

Princess Anne was the victim of a terrifying attempted kidnap ordeal and car shooting in 1974 when she was travelling back to Buckingham Palace after a night out

BBC News presenter announces shock exit after 30 years on screens

A BBC News presenter has announced his exit from the broadcaster after more than two decades.

Fire engines race to BA flight that rejected takeoff at Gatwick Airport

It's understood that BA2279 rejected takeoff and fire services were deployed to monitor the aircraft's hot brakes.

Experts warn UK e-coli outbreak is a 'serious public health concern'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it has identified two people in England who died within 28 days of being infected with the current strain.

Dog hit by car fleeing police through Stonefields, Auckland and thrown 4m into air

Three witnesses attempted to flag down police to help find the stricken animal.

Mystery as two top execs at rehab company kill themselves

Facilities in Lancaster County, PA, and New Haven, CT, have shuttered following the deaths of CEO Peter Schorr and CAO Scott Korogodsky.

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.

Six dead and five injured after bus collides with moving train

Glenfield homicide: Man charged with woman’s murder, police investigate

A 51yo appeared in court today and a scene examination is ongoing at Wyvern Place.

Turtle dove hunting ban boosts western European population by 25%

Turtle dove hunting ban boosts western European population by 25% - Conservationists say now is the time to ‘double-down’ on efforts to provide habitat to help the migratory birds breed in the UK.