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New Covid-19 variants emerge, sparking global health concerns as cases surge

The latest surge in cases has been driven by FLiRT variants and health experts say another two strains have now been found

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

The day Ukraine destroyed millions in Russian military gear

Find out who Vladimir Putin really is

As the world reacts in horror and disbelief to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the man who ordered the military attack, President Vladimir Putin, is being widely condemned for what's been described as a dangerous and unprovoked act of aggression. But who is this man from Leningrad who grew up to become one of the most powerful men in recent history? Click through and find out more about Vladimir Putin's life and career.

Former Home and Away actor Orpheus Pledger faces prison time for assaulting woman

The actor has pleaded guilty to four charges relating to assault.

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect

For 30 years he thought his neighbor was ‘creepy’. Then he learned he’s the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect - It’s almost exactly one year on since Rex Heuermann was arrested for a string of murders that had terrorized the Long Island community of Gilgo Beach for years

More Saudi football clubs to go private: ministry

Four more Saudi Pro League football clubs are up for privatisation, the sports ministry said, after last year's sale of four top teams sparked a billion-dollar spending spree on foreign stars. Pro League outfit Al Riyadh and seven lower-division clubs will follow "at a later stage", the ministry said, for a total of 14 teams going private.

Kimchi blamed for mass sickness in South Korea

Around 1,000 people are suffering diarrhoea and vomiting linked to one city's school meals.

Former Green MP Darleen Tana breaks silence after being asked to resign from Parliament following probe into migrant exploitation claims

Under the waka-jumping law, a process has to be followed for Tana to be kicked out.

The King and Sir Keir: Charles’ encounters with his incoming PM

The King and Sir Keir: Charles’ encounters with his incoming PM - Sir Keir Starmer is the third prime minister of the King’s reign.

Sue Gray's son among dozens Labour MPs likely back pro-Brussels drive

Liam Conlon, whose mother is Chief of Staff to Sir Keir Starmer, became MP for Beckenham and Penge last week.

Rishi Sunak arrives to Buckingham Palace as he meets with the King

Rishi Sunak arrives to Buckingham Palace to resign as Britain's prime minister after historic defeat for his Conservatives.

Woman is killed as manhunt is launched for 21 year-old man

Emergency services were called to a home along the Great Western Highway at Kingswood, western Sydney, at 1.40pm on Monday.

Accused $1 million NYC squatter offers astonishing excuse

The accused $1 million squatter gave an astonishing excuse for the explosive video that showed him barging into the Queens home while its rightful owner was inside.

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.

Man in critical condition after being bitten by shark while fishing in Florida

Man in critical condition after being bitten by shark while fishing in Florida - The man, who is in his 40s, was on a boat fishing at the time of the attack

Auckland bus attack: First Union defends driver against Minister of Transport Simeon Brown

16yo schoolboy had five teeth damaged when a woman beat him with metal pole yelling slurs.

Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on Portugal penalty tears as he makes admission on his future

Ronaldo missed an extra-time spot-kick against Slovenia before his Portugal side finally won in a penalty shootout.

A ‘lonely deaths’ epidemic is sweeping the UK as thousands go undiscovered for a week or more

A ‘lonely deaths’ epidemic is sweeping the UK as thousands go undiscovered for a week or more - IN FOCUS: Last year, 9,000 people were found at least a week after they’d died alone. Helen Coffey investigates how our increasingly fragmented society means more of us are slipping away unmourned and unnoticed

Starmer goes informal at No10 press conference by mocking PM title

At his first press conference in No10, the PM said questioners could call him 'Keir' as he acknowledged that his government will be 'judged on actions not on words'.

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

Dozens injured after severe turbulence rips apart Boeing jet

'My neighbours have been secretly using my pool for years without permission'

A woman has been left horrified after discovering her neighbours have been sneaking into her garden to use her pool when she isn't home - and it took her years to catch them

Three top civil servants ‘won’t get contracts renewed’ – sources

In an accelerating clear-out of public sector leadership, the heads of Māori-Crown Relations, Education and the Treasury are expected to step down The post Three top civil servants ‘won’t get contracts renewed’ – sources appeared first on Newsroom.

Diabetic woman ‘howling’ and ‘delirious’ before death at workshop, court told

Diabetic woman ‘howling’ and ‘delirious’ before death at workshop, court told - Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao, from California, is on trial accused of the manslaughter by gross negligence of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm.

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.

Will Michelle Obama replace Joe Biden in the US presidential elections?

Ex-KGB operative reports possible betrayal among Putin's inner circle

‘Gruesome’ remains of 12 year-old girl found after crocodile attack

Ukrainian special forces storm Snake Island in newly released footage

In the video, the island is seen being hit by aerial bombs before an assault by helicopters.

Policy of my department is ‘the NHS is broken’, says new Health Secretary

Policy of my department is ‘the NHS is broken’, says new Health Secretary - Wes Streeting said that the work to fix the health service ‘starts today’.

EU willing to offer Keir Starmer new deal on Brexit, Irish PM says

EU willing to offer Keir Starmer new deal on Brexit, Irish PM says - Labour leader vows to improve the UK’s relationship with the bloc including ‘closer ties’ on trading, research and defence, pledging a better outcome than Boris Johnson’s ‘botched’ deal

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki breached code with ‘unsafe discharge’ from Taranaki Base Hospital

Patient in his 80s was still struggling to breathe and had no proper care plan in place.

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 ...

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.

General election manifestos: Where do the main parties stand on key areas from NHS to immigration

General election manifestos: Where do the main parties stand on key areas from NHS to immigration - The Independent’s guide to all the major party manifestos ahead of the general election

Athletics-Ukraine's Mahuchikh breaks 1987 women's high jump world record

PARIS (Reuters) -Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new world record in the women's high jump on Sunday, clearing 2.10 meters at the Paris Diamond League to break a mark that has stood since 1987. The 22-year-old world champion brushed off suggestions though that the jump had made her the clear favourite for the Paris Olympics, which begins on July 26. "I am looking forward to the Olympic Games

Man and woman arrested over Gulf Harbour body in bags case

The pair were caught attempting to leave the country on Sunday.

Disgraced cricketer and serial groper Jason Trembath jailed for P use

Jason Trembath pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions.

OMG, I just got elected! Meet Britain’s youngest MP

It had seemed that Sam Carling, 22, was never destined to become a member of parliament. In November he was Labour’s second selection, after its first-choice candidate was ousted, to fight for a seat that had never in its history been red. So when yesterday’s exit poll came in at 10pm it appeared to seal an obvious end: by pollster John Curtice’s m...

Horror on Italian cable car: mother (41) falls to death in front of children

41-year-old Margherita from Trentino was killed Thursday in northern Piedmont when she plunged from a cable elevator as much as 100 meters down. Her husband and two small children saw the accident happen. The woman was loading the family's luggage into a cable car going to Drocala when it suddenly shot into motion, dragging the woman with it. The woman remained attached to the elevator for about 50 meters until she suddenly fell down onto the...

‘Like a Shakespeare tragedy’: How Europe reacted to England’s win over Switzerland

England may have just produced their best performance of the European Championship but critics from Netherlands, France and Spain still savaged their display against Switzerland. The biggest publications from the three other Euro 2024 semi-finalists were scathing of Gareth Southgate’s side following their quarter-final penalty shoot-out triumph. Ne...

Pro-Palestinian protesters surround car carrying Sir Keir Starmer

Demonstrators held Palestinian flags and attempted to block the Labour leader's car as he left Bute House following his meeting with First Minister of Scotland John Swinney.

Single detail in Coles photo divides Aussies on who is at fault

A concerned shopper spotted the filthy state of the shelves at the Coles in Melbourne on Sunday and claimed to watch staff 'ignoring it' for about 30 minutes.

Michigan homeowner locked in battle to keep mail carrier off his lawn

Benny Hunt, a resident of Waterford, detailed the strange saga last week, claiming the truck have been driving on his lawn for years.

Will Seine River be ready for 2024 Olympics? U.S. swimmer calls organizers 'irresponsible' for contaminated water

People have mostly been banned from swimming in the Seine River since 1923. But it's supposed to be ready for Olympic events later this month.

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.

Nearly 40% of new Canadians are considering moving due to housing costs

Nearly 40 per cent of recent immigrants to Canada are considering moving to another province or leaving the country altogether due to a lack of housing affordability , a recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute suggests. “If you are a young person who has arrived in Canada in the last 10 years, who is renting in one of Canada’s biggest cities, you know, life is not very happy at the moment,” said Shachi Kurl, president of Angus Reid....

Husband of Patricia McKay, Kiwi killed in California, leapt in front of car in attempt to save her life

Patricia McKay's husband Doug had a gun pointed at his head before his wife's "senseless" death, authorities say.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: I’m conflicted about my Eton education

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has said he is conflicted about the existence of “extraordinarily elite” private schools and his Eton education. The broadcaster and food writer does not regret going to public school, but said he finds it “dysfunctional” that boys educated there go on to run the country. His contemporaries at Eton included David Cameron...