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.

Serious injuries after cyclist hit by car in Napier

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

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.

Vote to give SNP 'historic hammering', urges Ruth Davidson

Scots voters should seize their chance to give the SNP a 'historic hammering' in tomorrow's General Election , Ruth Davidson has said.

Aussie retailer plunged into voluntary administration, mass sackings

Booktopia has been placed in voluntary administration.

Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out

Customers ransacked Portland furniture warehouse after a ‘free’ sign was erected. Then the owner found out - An attorney for the warehouse owners are asking anyone who took items during the ‘feeding frenzy’ to return the stolen goods

Moldovan separatists complain to EU about central government

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - A week after the European Union launched membership talks with Moldova, the country's separatist region complained on Tuesday that central authorities had ignored its proposals to settle their long-running dispute and imposed a "banking blockade". The leader of the pro-Russian separatist Transdniestria region, Igor Krasnoselsky, told the EU ambassador in a

IDF strikes West Bank terror cell as they place explosives

Aircrafts carried out a targeted strike on Tuesday night on the Nur Shams camp, in the West Bank, eliminating a terror cell as they placed explosives, Israeli media reported. The IDF surrounded the squad and attacked it from the air while it was placing the devices. Maariv, citing Palestinian reports, claimed that 5 people were killed in the strike...

Groom shot in head during backyard wedding reception after masked robbers storm the celebration

Groom shot in head during backyard wedding reception after masked robbers storm the celebration - The groom remains in the hospital in critical condition

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.

The Medici Tyrant They Didn’t Tell Us About In History Class

Born of a powerful lord and his African servant, the ruthless Alessandro de' Medici came to rule all of Florence—yet few know his chilling history.

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.

Woman is arrested for inventing a fake 'missing' child

Stacey Dashay Marie Smith, 19, called police on Sunday claiming that her child was in a car that was stolen from 14000 block of Lasso Rock Drive.

Angel Baby Doe breakthrough as mother is arrested

Shelby Stotts, 48, left, has been arrested for allegedly leaving the baby girl to die on the side of the road in November 2001.

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.

The 'Poltergeist Curse': tragic deaths and paranormal events

Sunak thanks Boris and pleas to voters not to surrender to Labour

Rishi Sunak makes a last ditch plea to voters not to allow a Labour government to move into Downing Street. The Prime Minister warns wavering voters once again to stick with the Conservatives to stop a Labour 'supermajority' in the House of Commons.

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.

Search called off for retired sheriff’s deputy who vanished on hike on Greek island

Search called off for retired sheriff’s deputy who vanished on hike on Greek island - Eric Albert Calibet’s brother ‘deeply’ suspected that foul play had occurred, following the mysterious disappearance on the island of Amorgos

Auckland Harbour Bridge police incident: Lanes reopen, traffic eases after earlier 9km backlog

NZTA says drivers should merge with care and expect delays.

Father and son rescued in Ruahine Forest Park helped by survival skills, quick thinking

Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.

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

Discover Banksy's 15 most expensive artworks (and what they sold for)

From Girl with Balloon to Love is in the Air, read on to discover Banksy's 15 priciest pieces of art.

The tragic downfall of Marion Jones: from the podium to the prison

Lucy Letby murdered seven babies. Now she's been found guilty of trying to kill another one.

Former nurse Lucy Letby has been found guilty of trying to murder another newborn baby, adding to convictions from last year that made her the United Kingdom's most prolific serial child killer of modern times.The newborn in question, referred to in court as Baby K, was a premature baby girl.34-year-old Letby was found guilty last August of murdering seven babies and trying ... Continued

Child killer nurse Lucy Letby convicted of trying to murder baby girl.

Child killer nurse Lucy Letby has been convicted of trying to murder a baby girl known as Child K. A previous trial occurred in August 2023 on one of the counts; a verdict could not be reached.

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him

Man accused of fatally slammed his wife’s Teacup Pomeranian after saying his wife loved the dog more than him - The dog was pronounced dead on arrival at a Texas veterinarian clinic

Pastor dies in house fire that killed six family members after running back inside to save grandchildren

Pastor dies in house fire that killed six family members after running back inside to save grandchildren - Six family members died when their vacation rental became engulfed in flames

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.

Michael Gove calls Keir Starmer the 'Jellyfish of British Politics'

Michael Gove shows unwavering support for Conservative Party Leader Rishi Sunak at his late night campaign in London. Labelling Labour leader Keir as the 'Jellyfish of British Politics!'

Snack item recalled over risk of animal faeces

The product, which is imported from Japan, has been sold throughout New Zealand.

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...

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

Starmer's immigration plans are dubbed a 'con job', Cleverly claims

James Cleverly has branded Labour's immigration plans a 'con job' which will make the UK 'the destination of choice for illegal migrants in Europe'.

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.

Auckland bus attack: Boy fearful of riding bus, Transport Minister Simeon Brown calls for investigation

Simeon Brown says he is seeking advice whether AT staff followed correct actions.

Good Samaritan is beaten to death trying to break up a fight

Dahal Umesh, 41, died in hospital on Tuesday morning after fighting for life since the beating by at least two people on Saturday night during a concert at a Top Golf in Nashville.

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

Sydney University stabbing: Online radicalisation in focus after campus stabbing by 14-year-old

Online radicalisation of young people is under scrutiny once more.

Viktor Orban urges Ukraine ‘to consider quick ceasefire’ during first trip to Kyiv

Viktor Orban urges Ukraine ‘to consider quick ceasefire’ during first trip to Kyiv - Ukraine maintains it cannot agree to a ceasefire until Russia completely withdraws its forces from its territory

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.

Students found after going missing in West Auckland bush

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

Kaitāia College transforms into ancient garden for senior ball

160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball

Girl, 13, killed instantly by lightning yards from her parents on Greek beach

Girl, 13, killed instantly by lightning yards from her parents on Greek beach - ‘My child fell down and didn’t get up again,’ the teenager’s devastated father said after witnessing what happened

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.

Historical documents that changed the world

Some of the most defining moments in world history have been recorded in reports, acts, and manifestos—documents that serve as written proof of the changes or actions that have influenced society and the way we live. This evidence ranges from ancient ink on papyrus to digital transcripts published on the internet, with much of it signed off by individuals of enormous power and influence. Click on and read through the historical documents that changed the world.

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

Police were called to the incident just after 12.00pm.

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.

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.

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...