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Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

UFOs and human cloning: the story of Raëlism

UFOs, aliens, space, and the Cosmos—these topics tend to divide the general public. Do aliens exist? If so, have they contacted us? Have they had an impact on the Earth and how we humans have developed? All of these questions seem to have been answered by one very unique religion: Raëlism. In essence, Raëlism is a religion that claims aliens called Elohim created all life on Earth. To learn more about this fascinating belief system and its eccentric founder, click through the gallery.

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

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

PM Christopher Luxon to travel to US for Nato summit with security a key focus

Ukraine war and China are likely to be on the agenda.

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...

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.

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.

Northland education leaders worry for future of public education as charter schools considered

$153m was put aside in the budget for their re-establishment with some opening in 2025.

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...

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.

What the politicians' favourite restaurants say about them

What the politicians' favourite restaurants say about them - Starmer’s pub, Sunak’s passion for Nando’s... David Ellis deciphers the party leaders’ favourite spots

New Zealand’s unwelcome sign

Today from The Detail: Shirking our fair share - why hasn't New Zealand upped its game when it comes to welcoming refugees? The post New Zealand’s unwelcome sign appeared first on Newsroom.

The 'Poltergeist Curse': tragic deaths and paranormal events

Kaitāia College transforms into ancient garden for senior ball

160 students enjoy Kaitāia College's Senior Ball

The anti-Zionism of some rabbinical students is a poisonous self-deception

In today’s all-or-nothing world, fools treat politics like it’s theology, a forever-clash of good and evil, while too many infect the rich, complex Jewish religion with Arab street politics.

Lone wolf terrorist found guilty of terror offence over hospital bomb plot

Lone wolf terrorist found guilty of terror offence over hospital bomb plot - Mohammad Farooq, 28, was arrested outside St James’s Hospital in Leeds with a pressure cooker bomb in the early hours of January 20 last year

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Follow Boris and put past mistakes aside

Like Cincinnatus back from his plough, Boris Johnson hit the campaign trail last night, with electrifying effect.

US presidents without college degrees

It's hard to imagine that you could become a US president without a university education, but there are several examples that prove otherwise, In fact, did you know that it's not a requirement to have a college degree to be sworn into the White House? The US Constitution doesn't set forth any education requirements for presidents. And while it's common for presidents to have a degree from America's most elite universities, this wasn't always a prime consideration among voters. When we look back at former heads of state, fewer than half of the nation's first 24 presidents held college degrees. Click on to discover who they are.

Streets waterlogged after storm Beryl makes landfall, eyewitness footage reveals

Eyewitness footage showed waterlogged streets in the capital city of Martinique, Fort-de-France, on Monday (July 1) after storm Beryl touched down. The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Saturday that tropical storm intensified into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, and cautioned citizens as it approaches the Caribbean island of Barbados.

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

Georgia firefighters fought at Olive Garden while one was on a date days before being found dead in Tennessee

Georgia firefighters fought at Olive Garden while one was on a date days before being found dead in Tennessee - The bodies of Chandler Kuhbander and Reaegan Anderson were discovered on Sunday in a car in Cocke County, Tennessee

Jude Bellingham leaves Italian restaurant flanked by police

England star Jude Bellingham is mobbed by fans at an Italian restaurant in the centre of Erfurt the capital of Thuringia, the state in central Germany, after going for walkabout with his parents near Three Lions' training base.

Trooper who sent inappropriate texts about Karen Read is relieved of his duties after mistrial

Trooper who sent inappropriate texts about Karen Read is relieved of his duties after mistrial - Michael Proctor admitted to sending texts calling Karen Read a ‘whack-job c***’ and ‘re****ed’ during the investigation

Tennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine

Tanja Benton, 52, won her lawsuit against the health giant after a jury found that her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine was based on 'sincerely held religious beliefs.'

No, Volodomyr Zelensky's Wife Didn't Buy a Bugatti Tourbillion

The first lady of Ukraine appears to be the target of Russian propaganda, as the war between the two nations rolls on.

Snack item recalled over risk of animal faeces

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

Traffic backed up on Auckland Harbour Bridge

Drivers should expect extra travel time heading north.

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.

Texas teen admits to strangling his mom then driving to Nebraska with her body in the trunk

Texas teen admits to strangling his mom then driving to Nebraska with her body in the trunk - Tyler Roenz, 19, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, 49-year-old Michelle Roenz, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison

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

Rapper son of Mark Duggan whose death sparked London riots faces jail

The drill rapping son of Mark Duggan whose death started the London riots faces jail after his DNA was found on a semi-automatic pistol.

Primary Industries New Zealand Awards 2024: Rural heroes, innovators and champions recognised

Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.

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.

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.

Students found after going missing in West Auckland bush

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

Swinney contradicts SNP gender policies to demand ‘enforcement’ of single-sex spaces

John Swinney has again contradicted his government’s gender policies after he called for “enforcement” of rules allowing biological males to be banned from female spaces. The First Minister on Tuesday said he backed provisions which allow for biological men who identify as women to be excluded from settings such as women’s changing rooms and rape c...

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.

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.

Seymour hints at more agreeing to disagree with coalition partners

The coalition has weathered two public disagreements in one week, now David Seymour says more ‘agree to disagrees’ may be on the horizon The post Seymour hints at more agreeing to disagree with coalition partners appeared first on Newsroom.

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

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

Kroy Biermann Gets a Ticket for Complaints About 'Aggressive' Dog: Report

Kroy Biermann received a ticket from the police, thanks to his dog. Per a Milton Police Department report obtained by TMZ, Biermann, 38, was given a citation on Saturday, June 29, after a neighbor complained about his Cane Corso named Stone. According to the docs, police were called after Stone was spotted running through the […]

Attacking Azerbaijan’s oil company can’t be overemphasized

It is in the interest of the Iranians to break the bond between Azerbaijan and Turkey, which is why the BDS movement is now targeting the Azerbaijani oil sector in Turkey.

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...

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.

Satellite images reveal four Chinese spy stations stationed in Cuba

The 'electronic eavesdropping' facilities, located just 100 miles off the coast of Florida, could allow China to scoop up a 'treasure trove of data' from U.S. military bases.

Mother of Bondi Junction stabbing victim calls for better critical mental health care amid service gap 'crisis'

The mother of Jade Young, who was killed in April's Bondi Junction stabbing, is asking state, territory and federal governments to better coordinate their responses to complex mental health needs.

Auckland dethroned by surprising region in latest economic scoreboard

Southland surged 10 places up the leaderboard.

Lucy Letby found guilty of trying to kill ANOTHER baby

On Tuesday a jury found the 34-year-old guilty of attempting to murder her 14th victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital - a tiny baby girl born in February 2016