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Moment National Rally members react to shock French exit poll

Footage shows several members of the National Rally (RN) with champagne glasses in their hands as they watch the exit poll results being announced.

Watch the moment BA flight stuck by lightning approaching Heathrow

Flight BA919 was forced to divert to Gatwick, some 25 miles away.

Lotto results: Ōtorohanga player wins share of $1 million

One store sold 10 winning tickets plus a second division Powerball winner.

Childhood sweethearts chose to die together in double euthanasia

Jan and Els met in kindergarten and spent the rest of their lives together.

Father of missing Jay Slater says the investigation 'stinks'

Warren Slater, 58, spoke out about the investigation after completing a gruelling eight-hour search in 25C heat under in a remote valley where Jay Slater's phone last pinged on June 17.

Watch: Greens respond to MP Darleen Tana investigation findings

Tana has resigned from the Green Party and may remain in Parliament, despite the party having demanded she quit as an MP.

EU leaders yesterday offered to help Labour unpick Boris's Brexit deal

Irish premier Simon Harris said his country would help 'facilitate' a closer deal with the UK 'every way we can around any European table'.

Police vehicle damaged after Lower Hutt fleeing driver incident, attempted carjacking

The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.

Felon, 21, kills four in mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party before turning gun on himself

Felon, 21, kills four in mass shooting at Kentucky birthday party before turning gun on himself - Suspected killer Chase Garvey, 21, was not invited to the party but was known to others at the gathering

Sir Keir Starmer to reassure on Labour’s ‘unshakeable’ commitment to Nato

Sir Keir Starmer will seek to reassure world leaders of Labour’s “unshakeable” support for Nato after the uncertainty of the party’s Jeremy Corbyn years. The Prime Minister will use his first appearance on the world stage at the Nato summit in Washington (July 9-11), to say that despite the change of government, Britain’s backing for Ukraine will b...

Darleen Tana announcement leaves unanswered questions

If embattled MP Darleen Tana refuses to step down, the Green Party will face a tough choice between its principles and political expediency The post Darleen Tana announcement leaves unanswered questions appeared first on Newsroom.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Macron mayhem a wake-up call for all

From having a healthy majority in the National Assembly, Mr Macron's snap election gamble has thrown it all away. His centrist Ensemble bloc is diminished, demoralised, outnumbered.

'I refused to switch plane seats for a mum and her kid - she should have booked'

A woman has defended her decision to refuse to swap seats with a mum on a plane so that she and her child could sit closer to the front - as her excuse wasn't good enough

Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents

Summerset says recent events and activities contributed to the spike in cases.

Ukraine is fielding a century old machine gun and its proving quite effective

Mahuchikh, Kipyegon set world records, but Mayer falls

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Kenyan Faith Kipyegon hit world record-breaking form at Sunday's Diamond League meet in Paris in the perfect boost before the Olympics kick off in three weeks' time in the French capital. While Mahuchikh and Kipyegon set new world records, Duplantis went close to breaking his own in the pole vault.

Bay of Plenty crash: Emergency services called to State Highway 2 at Pukehina

Police were called to the crash about 1.55pm.

Police guard man after kids die in ‘devastating’ fire in Sydney

An investigation has begun after a father stopped rescuers from saving his kids in Sydney.

David Lammy warns China against helping Russia in Ukraine

David Lammy, the new Foreign Secretary, warned China not to become embroiled in Russia’s attempt to undermine Ukraine. He said Beijing should be “very careful” about deepening its partnerships with Russia, Iran and North Korea. The Foreign Secretary was speaking in Poland, where he held two hours’ of talks with the country’s foreign minister, Rados...

Mel B is to be awarded an honorary doctorate for her work with ­survivors of domestic abuse - after she opened up about her own experience

The Spice Girl, 49, has opened up in recent years about the 'abuse' she suffered while married to her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte.

The Turkish Detective, BBC Two review: solid crime caper to liven the summer doldrums

This is the time of year when broadcasters fill the schedules with dramas that they’ve bought in from elsewhere. The shows that they’ve spent considerable time and money on are saved for the months when it’s colder and darker, and we’re more likely to be spending our evenings in front of the TV. So here is The Turkish Detective on BBC Two, a crime ...

Crews in desperate battle to save CA airport surrounded by wildfire

Fire crews are in a desperate battle to save the Placerville Airport in El Dorado County, California after it was surrounded by an out of control wildfire.

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Putin ready to end war with Trump's help

The former White House occupant claims he could quickly end the war in Ukraine if he became president. Meanwhile, according to US media, he is conducting (secret) negotiations with Putin. Republican candidate Donald Trump's plan is to "force Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin into negotiations by, on the one hand, threatening to reduce arms deliveries to Ukraine and, on the other, increasing arms deliveries to Kiev to increase pressure on...

Student believed to be stabbed at Wellington Girls’ College

A person was taken to hospital and the school was put into lockdown on Friday.

'It caused his death': Man abused in care at Marylands School dies before justice served

A woman whose disabled brother contracted a fatal disease as a result of horrific child sexual abuse at a religious boarding school is angry he died before justice could be served.

Mum dies days after admitting killing her son, 8, in bid to end his suffering

Antonya Cooper, 77, admitted to having ended the life of her seven-year-old son Hamish and claimed to have allowed him to die "peacefully" following a terminal cancer diagnosis

Courteeners perform biggest ever Lytham Festival gig

Manchester rock lords the Courteeners headlined Lytham Festival’s biggest ever night as they performed to a sold-out crowd.

‘I can barely afford my son’s school fees under Labour – so what about my daughter?’

A generation ago, someone like Jeremy Prout, a consultant for 20 years, would have comfortably been able to send his children to private school. As it stands, he can just about afford the fees for his son, 11, and daughter, eight. The north London primary school charges £5,000 a term – a bill that will rise to £8,000 when his eldest moves to second...

Starmer already at work on Brexit deal

Sir Keir Starmer has said work has already begun to improve the UK’s Brexit deal with the EU as Labour pursues closer ties with the bloc. The Prime Minister said he was confident of securing a better agreement with Brussels than the one struck by Boris Johnson four years ago, with stronger links on trade and security. He made the remarks as David L...

Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine

Indian Prime Minister Modi makes first visit to Russia since the start of its war on Ukraine - India’s prime minister is kicking off a two-day visit to Russia, his first since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine — a war that has complicated the relationship between the longtime partners and pushed Russia closer to India’s rival China

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria

Superbug that now kills 300,000 people a year evolved rapidly from common bacteria - Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which causes multidrug-resistant infections in people with cystic fibrosis and lung damage, spread globally in just two centuries

Archbishop claims he felt pressured to abort his disabled daughter

Justin Welby 's daughter, Ellie, who is now aged 32, suffers from dyspraxia - a condition which affects movement and co-ordination.

Why are protesters squirting water at tourists in Barcelona?

Spanish civilians have become fed up with the lack of affordable housing in their cities.

France voter turnout high: French leftists win most seats in elections, pollsters predict

Projections show left coalition that came together ahead of snap election won most seats.

Tauranga District Court case: Jafar Kurisi’s crowdfunded reparation keeps him out of jail for illegal migrant exploitation

Around 19 workers were housed in a garage for four months. Some were without mattresses.

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock - Near-final results show that a coalition of the French left has won the most seats in high-stakes legislative elections, beating back a far-right surge but failing to win a majority

Two Moroccan football players missing at sea

Two Moroccan football players missing at sea - The search is ongoing for Salman Harraq and Abdellatif Akhrif

Disaster averted, Macron still faces trouble ahead

President Emmanuel Macron has avoided his nightmare scenario of the far right coming to power in France but still faces an unprecedented challenge steering his country and the remainder of his presidency through an uncertain future. Macron appeared in no hurry on this occasion to make a rapid and theatrical decision, with an aide briefing media that the president preferred to analyse the full results before jumping to conclusions.

BBC slammed over TV licence as Antiques Roadshow delayed without warning

BBC fans hoped to get their Sunday evening fix of Antiques Roadshow so were furious when it was rescheduled without notice.

Shark lurks in shallow water after multiple people bitten in ‘unprecedented’ Texas attack

Shark lurks in shallow water after multiple people bitten in ‘unprecedented’ Texas attack -

'Hate-motivated crime': Woman arrested after Pakuranga bus assault

One person was left with serious injuries after the incident.

Israel allows journalists inside Rafah for first time since troops invaded. This is what they found

Israel allows journalists inside Rafah for first time since troops invaded. This is what they found - Rafah is a dusty, rubble-strewn ghost town two months after Israel invaded to root out Hamas

Urgent warning over parasite spreading at alarming rate in Australia

Australia has been hit by one of its largest gastro outbreaks in 20 years with one group becoming sick at an alarming rate.

Yale professor sounds the alarm: World War III could be closer than we think

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port

Iranian warship Sahand capsizes and sinks in port - Frigate was being repaired at a wharf when it became unbalanced and sank in shallow water

Thousands gather to pay final respects to Rob Burrow on funeral route

Thousands gather to pay final respects to Rob Burrow on funeral route - Kevin Sinfield flew home from New Zealand to be at the private service for his best friend.

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

UK’s new defence secretary rushes to bomb shelter during attack on Ukraine

Boeing to plead guilty in US investigation of deadly 737 MAX crashes

Boeing to plead guilty in US investigation of deadly 737 MAX crashes -