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Putin offers Kim Jong-un a poisoned gift

Two weeks ago, the Russian president visited North Korea. And he did not visit Kim Jong-un empty-handed. Vladimir Putin handed his North Korean counterpart a luxurious limousine: according to Reuters news agency, it was an Aurus Senat by Sollers, a "Russian Rolls Royce." The price of an entry-level Sollers model is around 500,000 euros. Imagine the two state leaders at the wheel of an imposing limousine, both with twinkling eyes. It was a...

"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...

Trump congratulates right-wing ally Nigel Farage on UK election win

Trump congratulates right-wing ally Nigel Farage on UK election win - Earlier this year, Trump sent a 60th birthday message to Farage calling him ‘a historic figure’ and ‘a prophetic leader’

Canada is getting a seriously big boost to its naval forces

This secret weapon helped Union troops win the US Civil War

What does a Labour Government mean for house prices?

Under the last Labour Government, house prices went up by 176% - though the market was marred by the financial crisis. What could happen this time around?

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.

Michelle Troconis, convicted for helping her boyfriend murder his wife, claims to be a ‘scapegoat’

Undercover police swoop and arrest British Tinder rape suspect hanging upside down

Scottish Tinder rape suspect James Clacher, 55, was hanging upside down on ropes when he was jumped on by two plain-clothes officers posing as tourists on a Costa del Sol beach.

Hungary's Orban says in no position to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was not in a position to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia following media reports that he would travel to Moscow during the day to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. Orban, a critic of Western military aid to Ukraine who has the warmest relations of any EU leader with Putin, said the fact that Hungary currently

Scowling Biden struts stiffly out of Medal of Honor ceremony

The 81-year-old embattled commander-in-chief is facing growing pressure to withdraw his run for reelection following a disastrous debate performance last week.

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.

Comedian Tony Knight Dies at 54 in Tragic Accident

A sudden tragedy disrupts a vibrant festival in France.

Jay Slater: Detective explains why he's confident of 'stolen £12k Rolex' theory

Jay Slater partied with his friends before leaving with two British men and spending a few hours at their holiday rental prior to his disappearance on June 17.

Waitress nearly drowns after being dragged in lake by dine-and-dashers

Waitress Liahna Bertels, 20, was forced to swim her way out of the Missouri lake as a result, crying and traumatized by the encounter.

Labour sweeps to victory in Scotland in a 'catastrophic' night for SNP

The SNP suffered the biggest loss of MPs in its history yesterday after the party surrendered 38 seats.

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

General Bernard Montgomery Was Brilliant—And Despicable

More people need to know about Bernard Montgomery, the man Winston Churchill himself described as, “In defeat, unbeatable; in victory, unbearable.”

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

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.

Woman's final act before she died on a Qantas flight

Aspiring chef Manpreet Kaur, 24, was flying back to Delhi in India for a visit to see her parents for the first time in four years after relocating to Australia.

Work on seven major roads set to begin, Transport Minister says

Seven more significant roading projects across the country are now under way - earning Simeon Brown's tick of approval.

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

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

Inside Keir Starmer and King Charles' top secret meeting - and how Boris Johnson messed it up

Keir Starmer will travel to Buckingham Palace today to meet with King Charles, who will formally ask him to form a Government after leading the Labour Party to victory

Dramatic moment Brit Tinder rape suspect is arrested in Costa Del Sol

Tinder rape suspect James Clacher, 55, was hanging upside down on a rope as he honed his muscles during a punishing strength training routine when he was jumped on by two plain-clothes officers posing as tourists.

House prices sliding - will Government plans to flood the market make it easier to get on the property ladder? - The Front Page

The Government has unveiled grand plans to ‘flood’ the market with more houses.

Artist who killed her parents told locals they 'moved to the seaside'

Virginia McCullough, 36, wept in court today as she confessed to poisoning her father John, 70, and brutally stabbing her mother Lois, 71, to death in June 2019.

Serious crash: Lanes now reopened after horror crash before Auckland Harbour Bridge, driver critical

The crash, between a van and a truck, has occurred at around 3.30pm today.

Couple who suffered house fire watched CCTV back and can't believe how it started

Don't leave boxes on the hob if you have a pet large enough to turn it on.

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

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

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

Trudeau says he will stay on as Prime Minister after major election loss

A few Ukrainian brigades just got some help from an interesting source

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.

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

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 tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’

Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’ - The children had been subject to malnourishment, restrainment with zip ties and beatings before their neglect was reported to CPS

General Election 2024: After Labour landslide, what happens next?

Sir Keir Starmer will take the keys to Downing Street after voters handed Labour a landslide victory in the General Election - and here is a look at how the handover of power will unfold in the coming days.

Fire starters sought after Mangakino house blaze

Pair caught on two video cameras - do you know who they are?

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

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

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.

Residents call Vector planned outage ‘reprehensible’ as Auckland temps plunge, planned maintenance scheduled

Avondale residents will brave the chill without power as Auckland drops to 5C tonight.

BBC viewers 'switch to Channel 4' as huge change announced for General Election night

Channel 4 will be providing General Election coverage until 9am tomorrow morning, and they are making a big change.

OPINION - London is plagued by middle-class people with tattoos and I'm sick of it

London is plagued by middle-class people with tattoos and I'm sick of it -

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.

Driver posed as police officer with fake siren and lights, court hears

A DRIVER caught pretending to be a police officer after attaching a fake siren and flashing blue lights to his car has been fined £380.

Moment predator teacher Rebecca Joynes arrested after sex with pupil

CCTV was also shown of Rebecca Joynes purchasing a pupil a £350 Gucci belt before going back to her flat in Salford Quays, where they had sex twice.

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.

Knives out for defeated Rishi, as Tory leadership race begins

Mr Sunak is being blamed for the Tory collapse and is already facing the wrath of senior Conservatives, many of whom slammed his decision to call a July election.