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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

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

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

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.

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.

CCTV uncovers alleged child abuse at NHS funded private mental health hospital in Coventry

CCTV uncovers alleged child abuse at NHS funded private mental health hospital in Coventry - Exclusive: A hospital run by of the UK’s largest mental health providers warned over CCTV footage showing alleged abuse of patients

Trouble in paradise? Tensions brew between factions in Harris campaign despite poll surge

Trouble in paradise? Tensions brew between factions in Harris campaign despite poll surge - While Biden relied on small number of longtime advisors, Harris’s campaign staff has ballooned in size, at times leading to clashes among staff, report says

SH2 Napier Wairoa: Waikare bridge closures planned, new deck needed

Two nights of closure will be needed for the work.

Whanganui District Council will decide on water delivery model by December

Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.

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’

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.

WHO says its deal with Israel will allow limited pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. World Health Organization said Thursday that it has reached an agreement with Israel for limited pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations for hundreds of thousands of children after a baby contracted the first confirmed case in 25 years in the Palestinian territory.

King Charles 'profoundly saddened' as he issues powerful tribute to 'wise and compassionate' king

Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, has died aged 69 after 18 years on the throne

Tories tussle over merchandise and ideology as six rivals fight over party leadership

Political party switchers throughout history

Throughout history, political party switchers have played an important role in shaping the political landscape, often signaling shifts in ideology and public sentiment. Figures like Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill exemplify how these changes can reflect broader societal shifts. Some switches have sparked controversy, challenging party loyalties and prompting debates about political identity. This gallery explores the stories and impact of notable figures who have changed their party affiliations. Curious which officials you know? Click through now.

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

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

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

The awards celebrate the local legends who serve the community.

Changes announced to the way police respond to mental health callouts

Health's role, 'police are not trained mental health experts'.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key developments, day 917

As the war enters its 917th day, these are the main developments.

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

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

The presence of both live and dead pests was discovered.

Dropped Tory MP: I would have won my seat from hospital

David Duguid was deselected as a candidate in the general election and replaced by Douglas Ross.

EU's top diplomat ramps up pressure on Ukraine's backers to permit strikes on targets inside Russia

EU's top diplomat ramps up pressure on Ukraine's backers to permit strikes on targets inside Russia - The European Union's top diplomat is pressing Ukraine’s international backers to lift restrictions on the use of weapons they provide so the country's armed forces can strike military targets inside Russia

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

Archaeologists Uncover Lost Civilization Under Water

Thousands of years ago, people flourished across a vast land mass linking Britain to the rest of Europe.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Father of fallen soldier slams Trump over Arlington stunt

Father of fallen soldier slams Trump over Arlington stunt - ‘You have sacrificed nothing and no one,’ Khizr Khan tells ex-president during a speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention

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

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.

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

JD Vance booed by firefighters union one day after they welcomed Walz: ‘Sounds like we got some haters’

JD Vance booed by firefighters union one day after they welcomed Walz: ‘Sounds like we got some haters’ - Vance has been the subject of many negative reactions in recent weeks, from old friends, the childless community and even neighbors

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

Scotland’s ‘Tony Soprano’ smuggled cocaine hidden in bananas

A notorious gangster, known as Scotland’s answer to Tony Soprano, has admitted to masterminding a plot to smuggle nearly a ton of cocaine from South America – hidden in bananas. On the fifth day of his trial at the High Court in Glasgow, Jamie “Iceman” Stevenson pleaded guilty to directing the importation of the drug. An estimated £76 million of co...

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.

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

Politicians on the right are lining their pockets moonlighting

'DWTS' pro Artem Chigvintsev arrested for domestic violence three days after celebrating wedding anniversary

"Dancing with the Stars" pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on Thursday and booked in a Napa County jail for domestic violence.

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

Community support scheme expanded in the Highlands

The service works with GPs to offer assistance to people facing social challenges.

Criminal charges weighed against a man after a country music star stops show over an alleged assault

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Criminal charges were being considered for a man suspected of hitting a woman during a concert at the Colorado State Fair, authorities said Thursday, in an incident that prompted country music star Scotty McCreery to abruptly stop his show and call out the alleged assailant from the stage.

Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey

Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.

Baby scalded with hot liquid in Brisbane park attack to undergo more surgery

A baby boy who was scalded with hot liquid in an alleged random attack in a Brisbane park will undergo a second surgery today, as doctors continue to assess the severity of his burns. Queensland police have released new images of a man they believe can assist with their enquiries after what they allege was a random attack on the nine-month-old boy, who was with his mother at a playground at Stones Corner in Brisbane’s south. The man was seen...

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 -

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

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.