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How catastrophic would a nuclear war be between Russia and the US?

America's 'worst roommate's' chilling jailhouse phone call is revealed

Janie Lynn Ridd's chilling jailhouse phone call has been revealed, more than two years after she was paroled for trying to poison her best friend, second from right, with a bacteria.

Lorraine Kelly blasts Midsomer Murders as ITV introduces trigger warning

ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly was left unimpressed after it was recently announced that a popular murder mystery show now has a trigger warning

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances

Where in the world is Trump? Ex-president in hiding for 10 days while Biden makes 18 post-debate appearances - Former president’s VP announcement set to be overshadowed by Democratic concerns about Biden’s age and mental fitness following a dismal debate performance

Russian attack 'against Sweden or its Allies cannot be ruled out'

The illegal invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's forces in 2022 prompted the Scandinavian nation to join NATO , ending more than two centuries of neutrality.

Final moments of missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared

The chilling final moments of a missing woman before she mysteriously disappeared.

Bay of Plenty crash: State Highway 2 reopens following serious crash

A witness at the scene said he could see a car and truck appeared to be involved.

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.

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...

If you see this man beside you in the football stands, call the police

He could be sent to prison if he fails to comply with the ban.

‘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...

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

Husband told police his wife vanished after going for a run. Now he’s confessed to her murder

Husband told police his wife vanished after going for a run. Now he’s confessed to her murder - An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in his wife's death less than a week after he first reported her missing to police in Flagstaff

Woman breaks down as silent killer claims life of dog in California

A family dog was killed after ingesting toxic algae blooms at a Lake Tahoe dog beach. Hundreds of Americans and thousands of animals have been hurt or killed by similar algae

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe

‘Stay in school’: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked over July 4th gaffe - Georgia representative was ridiculed for muddling up details about the signers of the Declaration of Independence

The US government has already planned for the worst

Not every nation in the world has the resources to plan against unpredictable disasters, so citizens of the United States can be thankful that their politicians have tried. From earthquakes to man-made atrocities, the US government has considered various scenarios (known as National Planning Scenarios) that have the potential to devastate the nation’s population. Curious? Click through this gallery to see what the government’s response could be to various catastrophes.

Moment heroic New Hampshire teen jumps onto runaway boat in lake

A heart-stopping video has captured the moment a heroic New Hampshire teen leaped onto a runaway boat spinning wildly out of control on a popular lake.

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

DWP benefits including PIP to undergo big changes under Labour Government

The Labour Party has pledged a review of the entire benefits system.

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

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.

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.

Nukhba terrorist murder suspect: 'The case blew up, suddenly they claimed he was a Gazan civilian'

The police are not expected to request further restrictions on the two suspects in the case, who were released last week under restrictive conditions.

Jewish families in France are urged to leave for Israel after election

Jean-Luc Melenchon - a key figure in the left-wing NFP alliance - is extremely unpopular among France's Jewish population, many of whom accuse him of holding anti-Semitic sentiments

Monster crocodile's wild act that had wildlife rangers on edge

Heart-stopping footage captured the moment a monster crocodile put Western Australian wildlife rangers on edge as they warned visitors to be prepared to run.

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.

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.

Lady Starmer is out of the shadows and into the spotlight

In the 1,550 or so days since he assumed the leadership of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer has been precise about the details he’s chosen to divulge about his personal and private life. He likes – no, loves – Arsenal Football Club. His father, you may have gleaned, made tools for a living. And he was a lawyer once. But on his breakneck, four-yea...

Covid-19 outbreak at Summerset retirement village infects 23 residents

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

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

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

First-time female plane passenger accidentally opens emergency door

The woman was onboard an Air China flight from the eastern city of Quzhou, in the Zheijang Province, to Chengdu on July 4 when she opened the emergency door.

Video: Russian forces claim to have destroyed Patriot missile launchers in the Odessa region

The crew of the Iskander complex destroyed two Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems launchers and a Giraffe radar in the Odessa region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

GB News' Eamonn Holmes slips up in awkward blunder on air after abrupt absence

Eamonn Holmes appeared to confuse himself during Monday's instalment of GB News as he makes major slip up days after dropping worrying health admission.

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.

Auckland bus attack: 39-year-old woman arrested in ‘hate-motivated crime’

The woman is due in court tomorrow charged with wounding with intent.

Pastor accused of attacking wife on flight because she got upgraded to first class seat

Pastor accused of attacking wife on flight because she got upgraded to first class seat - The pastor told authorities he was “upset” about the upgrade “because he wanted his wife to travel with him,” according to a complaint

How the BBC bungled its election night coverage

There is arguably one job involved in broadcasting the overnight results of the general election: ideally, you should broadcast the overnight results of the general election. Not necessarily all of them – 650 constituencies, many of them declaring simultaneously, is a challenge – but most. At the very least, show the key ones. That obvious instruct...

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.

Wes Streeting pledges billions to GPs in order to ‘fix front door’ of NHS

Ministers will divert billions of pounds from hospitals to GPs to “fix the front door to the NHS”, Wes Streeting has promised as he said millions of patients will be able to see the same family doctor at every appointment. The health secretary made his first major policy announcement as he prepared to begin vital talks with junior doctors on Tuesday, aimed at finally ending the strikes that have crippled the health service since 2022. Less than...

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Home secretary launches new border security squad after scrapping Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan - Yvette Cooper said the new body, set to include MI5, would tackle the root cause of the small boats crisis ‘going after these dangerous criminals and bringing them to justice’

She was forced to have sex with 8 men a day: Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels

She was forced to have sex with 8 men a day: Victims reveal the horrors of sex trafficking at more than 100 hotels - INVESTIGATION: Sex trafficking survivors say the hotel chain ignored obvious signs that they were being trafficked to protect its profits. The company is set to face hundreds of lawsuits across the country, write Richard Hall and Alicja Hagopian

Russians blow up Ukrainian children's hospital

We would almost forget as many of us are currently enjoying a carefree holiday, but the horror in Ukraine continues. This time the Russians have attacked a children's hospital, among others. At least five people were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Monday. Another 10 were killed in the central city of Kryvy Rih. At least 31 people were also injured and taken to hospital. This is reported by local authorities and...

Trash collector stumbles upon body of missing 17-year-old girl as another teen charged in her murder

Trash collector stumbles upon body of missing 17-year-old girl as another teen charged in her murder - Trinity Bostic, 17, was reported missing on June 29 in Macon County, Tennessee

Shocking pictures show Mount Etna explosion in detail as flights disrupted

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

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed with water as overtourism protests escalate - Diners were drenched by disgruntled locals who called for holidaymakers to go home

Dunedin teen assaulted while defending friend from catcaller

The teenager suffered significant cuts to the inside of his mouth.

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

Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi unleashes

Muslim voters have 'long been ignored', says Deputy Greens leader Mehreen Faruqi, amid expectations a grassroots organisation will field candidates in Labor-held seats.