Putin calls for data on Romania drone incident to be shared
The unmanned aerial vehicle that crossed the border was hit by Ukrainian air defenses, Romanian President Nicusor Dan has said. Russian President Vladimir Putin has...
Gisborne Police praise bystanders after swift robbery arrest
Gisborne Police are praising the efforts of bystanders today, after their actions resulted in the swift arrest of a woman for robbery. The incident unfolded...
Police seek witnesses after fatal SH 1 crash near Allanton
Police investigating a fatal crash in Allanton yesterday evening are asking for the public to assist with information. The two-vehicle crash at the intersection of...
Netanyahu orders expansion of Gaza occupation
Israeli forces already control more of the Palestinian enclave than allowed under the US-brokered ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to...
Shoplifter’s mall dash ends in arrest
An alleged shoplifter’s dash for freedom through a West Auckland shopping centre saw him outpaced by a Police officer. Just after midday on 21 May,...
Deal still elusive in US-Iran talks
The United States and Iran remain at odds over several key issues despite reports that a framework agreement to extend their ceasefire and begin...
Canterbury police bust ‘chop shop’ linked to stolen cars exported overseas
Canterbury Police have crashed an alleged steal-and-strip operation, arresting a local business owner now accused of dismantling a multitude of stolen vehicles for parts...
Drone strikes residential building in Romania (Video)
At least two people were injured after a UAV crashed into an apartment block in the city of Galati on Friday. A drone crashed into...
Fatal Christchurch house fire not suspicious – police
Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) investigating the fatal house fire on Whitehall Street, Mairehau in Christchurch on 14 May 2026 have...
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Judge orders Trump name removed from Kennedy Center
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name must be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center...
Kenya court blocks US Ebola facility plan
A judge has paused the planned quarantine site for Americans after a petition filed by Kenya’s Katiba Institute. Kenya’s High...
Not the finest hour: BBC slammed over Churchill and Gandhi deepfakes (Video)
The UK’s public broadcaster aired a Question Time segment featuring AI-generated historical figures. The BBC has been accused of producing...
Dutch climate data dispute reignites debate after historical heatwaves reinstated
A long-running dispute over temperature records in the Netherlands has resurfaced after the Dutch national weather agency, the Royal...
FBI seizes $40 million in gold, cash and watches from ex-CIA official
The one-time employee allegedly diverted valuables he had requested for a work assignment. The FBI has seized gold bars worth...
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Crusaders keep home finals dream alive with Hurricanes rout
The Crusaders strengthened their push for a home Super Rugby qualifying final with a...
