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Melbourne daughter warns her dad’s killers: ‘We know who you are’

Two arsonists on the run after killing two men have been warned they will be caught.

Prince Harry finding himself in 'strange unfamiliar world which grows increasingly unfriendly'

A think tank has launched a lawsuit against Prince Harry after he admitted taking drugs in his tell-all memoir Spare, with the duke now reportedly fearing his visa may be revoked

What Labour winning the General Election means for your money - from tax to pensions

Labour is now back in power for the first time in 14 years - so what does this mean for your personal finances? We run through everything you need to know about taxes, pensions and more

Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka lays Whakaata Māori budget woes at the feet of his predecessor Willie Jackson

'I wasn’t in a position to give them funding forever' - Jackson

Church of England fights to head off donations slavery backlash

The C of E announced last year it was establishing a £100million fund for reparations to recognise that it once profited from the slave trade.

Brutal gang initiations from around the world

Gang culture is famed for its brutality and violence. Their involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking and extortion often leads to shootouts with police or all-out street wars with rival gangs. In movies and TV shows, there's usually an initiation process for members—a sort of ceremony or ritual whereby they commit themselves to the organization and prove that commitment with a symbolic act. In 'The Sopranos' for example, new mob members draw blood from their hands and swear a pledge to their new "family," but this is pretty mild compared to many real-world initiation ceremonies. When it comes to notorious gangs like the Yakuza, the Bloods, and the Sinaloa Cartel, new recruits are subjected to horrific torture, or asked to commit terrible crimes to prove themselves. From brutal beatings to cannibalism, you won't believe what people go through to join these criminal enterprises. Click through the gallery and find out what it takes to become a member of the world's most notorious gangs.

Canada is getting a seriously big boost to its naval forces

Moscow is bombing and looting its own cities in Russia

According to the Washington Post, relying on internal Ukrainian intelligence documents, Russia has accidentally dropped unguided bombs on its own territory. The independent Russian medium Astra estimates that Russia has inadvertently dropped more than 100 bombs on its own territory and in occupied territories in eastern Ukraine over the past four months, this at a time when the use of slide bombs has increased sharply. Military expert Ruslan...

Brexit is over! Remainers gloat as Labour looks set for victory

As millions of Brits headed to polling stations, those opposed to the UK's exit from the EU urged an incoming Labour government to think again on links with Brussels.

Kate Waterhouse finally offloads two-bedroom Sydney apartment after two failed auctions

Racing royalty Kate Waterhouse has finally off-loaded her apartment in Sydney's eastern suburbs for $955,000 after two previous auctions failed to find a buyer.

NRL: Penrith Panthers sack star Taylan May over domestic violence charges

Taylan May has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his wife.

What to expect in Labour’s first 100 days in power

Keir Starmer’s first few days in Downing Street will bring calls with other world leaders, ministerial appointments and announcements of early policies and commitments. His government will want to set the tone with some eye-catching announcements. Early on Starmer is expected to scrap the Rwanda deportation scheme, reverse the de facto ban on onshore windfarms and launch reviews of the UK’s military capabilities and threats facing the country....

Body of autistic girl, 7, is found in Tennessee lake

The body of a missing autistic girl has been found in a Tennessee lake just minutes after a statewide search was launched.

Second female celebrity is linked to Matthew Perry drug death in bombshell report about their shared ketamine addiction

The as-yet unnamed woman reportedly claimed to be sober but was described as a 'walking pharmacy' who would help the Friends star obtain ketamine.

Air New Zealand flight 81 forced to turn around above Pacific after mid-air engine fault

A spokeswoman for Air New Zealand confirmed the pilots jettisoned fuel.

Moscow's new strategy: preparing the "ghost fleet"

To circumvent EU sanctions, Russia is already preparing a new "ghost fleet" to ensure that the products covered by the sanctions can still be exported around the world. This is not the first time the Kremlin has employed such a strategy. Just last year we learned that the "ghost fleet" was preparing to circumvent Western sanctions. The European Commission has already imposed restrictions on crude oil in December 2022 and on other refined...

Northland police speaking to two people after unexplained death of Alestra Kepa-Hati nine years ago

The four-year-old died in 2015 - police revealed this week they are investigating.

SNP faces 'slaughter' says former leader Salmond

The SNP is on course to be 'slaughtered' in the General Election with its biggest loss of MPs in history. John Swinney's party looked set to lose 38 seats compared to the 2019 election.

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.

Tragic update after little girl died in crocodile attack

The girl was last seen swimming with family members at Mango Creek near the remote Aboriginal community of Palumpa south-west of Darwin.

General Election result: Keir Starmer is new UK Prime Minister as Rishi Sunak admits defeat

Labour leader Keir Starmer is expected to be formally appointed as Prime Minister today as his party was on course to secure a landslide General Election win

Mayor Wayne Brown has ‘Biden moment’, reveals confidential land purchase offer in council meeting

The mayor apologised and retracted his misstatement.

SNP set for election humiliation leaving nationalists with SIX seats

John Swinney's scandal-ravaged nationalists could left with just six MPs, down from the high of 48 the party achieved in 2019.

Manurewa Marae accused of politicising vaccination events

Complaint withdrawn after electoral officer said he would refer to police.

Emma Raducanu’s ‘controversial’ general election comments were not what they seemed

Emma Raducanu joked she didn't know the UK General Election was happening - but she should not be criticised.

General election count in chaos as police take ballots over 'fraud'

Scottish police rushed to Emirates Arena in Glasgow, where they reportedly seized three ballot papers.

Ex-teacher jailed for six-and-a-half years for sex with schoolboys

Rebecca Joynes, 30, groomed the youngsters from the age of 15, and was on bail for sexual activity with the first child, Boy A, when she began having sex with the second, Boy B, who she went on to become pregnant by. Neither boy can be identified. Parents of both boys watched as Joynes, wearing a gold necklace, black padded jacket and with blonde highlights in her hair, visibly shook and broke down in tears as she was jailed at Manchester Crown Court.

Family of nurse found dead alongside TV paramedic share tribute

Lauren Evans was found dead in Hednesford, near Cannock, on June 25 by emergency crews who also discovered the body of TV paramedic Daniel Duffield

Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says

By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered his armed forces to defuse tensions in the South China Sea, his military chief said on Thursday, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply Filipino troops on a contested shoal. Marcos' instructions came after Manila and Beijing agreed on the need to restore trust and confidence to

Video shows SU-25 fighter jet being destroyed in third attack on Ukrainian airfields in 24 hours

In the past 24 hours, Ukraine has suffered the third consecutive attack on its airfields, this time at the Dolgintsevo airfield near Krivoy Rog.

Man arrested in connection with 22-year-old murder mystery of Scot

Police have arrested a man as part of a murder probe after the disappearance of a Scot 22 years ago. Robert Scott Clive, known as Scott, was last seen after 11pm on October 10, 2002,

Contaminated salad leaves two sisters in California fighting for lives

Two sisters who attended the family gathering in Fresno County last weekend are in intensive care on ventilators after eating cactus pads that contained C botulinum.

Liz Truss unseated in South West Norfolk as Rishi Sunak concedes to Sir Keir Starmer

Former prime minister Liz Truss has lost her seat in South West Norfolk to Labour, adding to a humiliating picture for the Conservatives after Sir Keir Starmer scored a landslide victory.

What became of the advanced tanks Russia sent to Ukraine?

Labour warns Oranga Tamariki cuts will ‘decimate’ youth justice system

Oranga Tamariki is expected to publicise what jobs are gone in August.

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

Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea

Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea - The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China Sea

Did killer nurse Lucy Letby try to murder this newborn baby too?

A mother spoke of her shock that killer nurse Lucy Letby was in charge of her newborn son at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The baby was born just 15 hours after Letby tried to kill Baby K.

Sam Rasmussen death: Auckland woman charged with New Lynn crash that killed Head Hunter

A huge crowd, including dozens of patched bikies, attended Sam Rasmussen's tangi.

Grinning Farage arrives in Clacton after explosive exit poll

Nigel Farage is set to lead a squad of 13 Reform UK MPs in the Commons, the election exit poll suggests. The party leader is on course to enter Parliament at the eighth attempt by winning in the Essex coastal seat of Clacton.

Video: Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Column with At Least 14 Motorcycles

Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed an entire column of Russian equipment near Vuhledar, including at least 14 motorcycles.

Health alert as cases of medieval Plague found in USA

The Plague is a serious disease which usually presents in three main clinical forms - bubonic, pneumonic or septicemic - and can be transmitted in several ways between infected animals and humans

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

Jess Phillips jeered during acceptance speech

Jess Phillips has retained the seat of Birmingham Yardley, fending off a strong challenge from Jody McIntyre, the candidate for George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain. The Labour MP struggled to deliver her acceptance speech as Workers Party supporters chanted as she spoke. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Screaming match breaks out on JetBlue flight after mom caused delays

A screaming match broke out on a JetBlue flight between a mother and another passenger as he accused her of holding up takeoff.

"I'm disgusted": 4 children drown and everyone just films

On June 19, the sea near Le Barcarès in the Pyrénées-Orientales region of France was particularly troubled. However, a 42-year-old Frenchman did not hesitate to dive into the water to save 4 poor children from drowning. Although considered a hero, Jérémy could not hide his disappointment and disgust in front of the press. He still cannot believe the passivity of the witnesses, after all, a lot of people preferred to stay on the beach to film the...

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat

Liz Truss’s career takes another headline-making turn as she loses seat - The Remain supporter turned Brexit-backing, Tory right-wing advocate has held the South West Norfolk seat since 2010.

Man arrested for stealing passengers’ data from free Wi-Fi during flights

A man allegedly set up "evil twin" fake free wifi networks.

Auckland teenager assault: Police seek woman dressed in black

Police have released CCTV images after a 16-year-old was badly beaten by a woman yelling racist slurs.

Rüdiger’s treatment a damning representation of modern Germany

Antonio Rüdiger was eight years old the first time he had to ask his father what the N-word meant, because the kids at school were using it. He remembers running over to an old white lady in his neighbourhood, offering to help carry her shopping bags, and seeing the look of pure terror in her eyes. He remembers growing up playing football on the concrete pitches of Berlin, and being told he didn’t belong there, to go back to Africa. But these...