Teen boys charged for video-recorded sexual assault, CPFSA condemns incident
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says the teen boys seen in a video sexually assaulting a schoolgirl have been charged with several offences including rape, forcible abduction, knowing and producing child pornography and...
Emotions run high as Hutt Valley residents told no stench fix for four years
"I feel terrible delivering that message but that's where we are," the boss of Wellington Water says.
G7 foreign ministers meet to discuss Netanyahu’s ICC warrant
“It’s not an immediate and actual problem. I don’t think Netanyahu will come to Italy or anywhere else."
Kerala CM slams Centre’s stance on Wayanad landslide
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Central government for neglecting Kerala's needs, highlighting Wayanad landslide and other key issues.
State can interfere with religious practices if...: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the secular nature of the state does not prevent it from interfering with religious practices and attitudes when they impede development and the right to equality in the larger public interest. The court dismissed pleas challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution, which added the terms 'socialist', 'secular', and 'integrity' to the Preamble, stating that Parliament's amending power extends to the Preamble as well.
As Hezbollah Ceasefire Emerges, So Does Israeli Public Opposition
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum warned that an agreement that didn’t take the hostages into account would be a success for Hezbollah.
16-day Campaign: Remi Tinubu calls for increased support for GBV victims, survivors
First Lady Remi Tinubu acknowledged that FGM and child marriage are still prevalent in Nigeria.
Russia cautions Britain and France against deploying soldiers-for-hire to Ukraine
The Kremlin has rejected reports suggesting that Britain and France are in talks to send troops to Ukraine.
CAQM directs schools in Delhi-NCR to adopt hybrid mode for classes up to 12th standard
Delhi schools shift to hybrid mode due to air pollution, impacting education quality and requiring strict restrictions.
Auckland Council's empty pensioner flats to be refurbished and rented out
70 vacant flats in Auckland Council's pensioner villages will be refurbished and rented out after sitting empty for years, some almost in ruin.
GMP top league for seized dogs after new XL bully laws
Since November 2023 of those dogs seized by GMP more than 300 have been put down
Prosecutor drops federal criminal cases against Trump
Jack Smith asked a judge to dismiss a federal election interference case and a classified documents case.
Former Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in the fatal courthouse shooting of a judge
A former Kentucky sheriff charged in a judge's shooting death pleaded not guilty Monday as he returned to the same courthouse where the two worked closely for years and where the attack occurred. A grand jury indicted former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines last week on one count of murder of a public official. Stines, who served as sheriff for several years, resigned after the Sept. 19 attack at the courthouse in Whitesburg, a small town about 100 miles (146 kilometers) southeast of Lexington, near the Virginia border.
AJK court remands 2 suspects in police custody in woman’s harassment case
“More disclosures will come up during further investigation, on the basis of which we will definitely ensure justice," SHO says.
Family violence 'under-reported, under-prosecuted and under-identified'
Aotearoa has highest reported rate of family violence against women in the developed world, and experts worry that budget cuts in the sector are going to make the fight against abuse a lot harder.
Climate Activists Who Doused the US Constitution in Red Powder Sentenced to Prison
The pair have previously participated in similar museum protests per their involvement with the climate-activism group Declare Emergency.
New UK bank holiday planned to mark major anniversary
A four-day celebration is planned
Words of two-year-old girl who turned up at the border alone
Video footage has revealed the heartbreaking words of an unaccompanied two-year-old girl who turned up at the border alone clutching just a piece of paper.
Ex-V-Cs and professors urge State intervention to resolve Madras varsity’s issues
Former Vice-Chancellors and professors call for strong leadership to resolve governance issues at the University of Madras.
Nigerian lawmakers march against gender-based violence
Mr Tajudeen said the House will play a more active role in the next national action plan against violence targeting women.
Bill Clinton on what stops Gandhi's dream for India
Former US President Bill Clinton expresses his doubts about the realization of Mahatma Gandhi's dream for India in his new book, 'Citizen: My Life After the White House'. Reflecting on his experience in the aftermath of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Clinton recounts his encounters with the suffering and resilience of the people, questioning the extent to which India has achieved Gandhi's vision of a peaceful haven for all. The book also highlights the establishment of the American India Foundation (AIF), which Clinton helped found to support relief efforts in Gujarat. Clinton's observations on India's internal divisions, particularly between Hindus and Muslims, offer a thought-provoking perspective on the country's progress towards Gandhi's ideals.
Abuse in Care report: Salvation Army commits to 'honouring the survivors'
The Salvation Army says it is committed to "honouring the survivors" of abuse and neglect inside the organisation, in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Is the government playing 'fast and loose' with gang numbers?
"You just can't go into the database, remove all of the people that should never have been on there, and then holler 'success'," one expert says.
Erica Stanford open to scrapping NCEA Level 1
Serious questions need to be asked about NCEA Level 1 after a report that says it's 'not working', the Education Minister says.
Special counsel Jack Smith drops election subversion and classified documents cases against Donald Trump
Dropping the federal case was due to US constitional requirements and not based on its merits or strength, the US special counsel said.
Lucy Letby boss reveals why she never checked the 'drawer of doom' full of evidence
Disgraced nurse and child serial killer Lucy Letby was found guilty of multiple counts of murder, and she is now serving life imprisonment with a whole life order
ERO calls for NCEA Level 1 to be overhauled again, or dropped
The system is not fair, 'not working', and it might be time to scrap it, a review says.
Delhi High Court quashes FIR in cheating case, orders accused to serve in gurdwara
Delhi High Court quashes FIR in cheating case, orders service at gurdwara as condition for settlement.
Charity considers legal action over gypsy and traveller 'dispersal' in city centre
'I feel like the police don't like us'
Nearly 200 social care providers in Notts haven’t been inspected by CQC for more than 3 years
Concerns were raised over the figures
Femicide declared 'national emergency' as woman is killed every three days by partner or family
In the UK, a woman is killed by a man every three days on average - the problem is so serious that the National Police Chiefs' Council has declared it a 'national emergency'
Auckland CBD police station long overdue, Heart of the City boss Viv Beck says
The relocation to Federal Street means police will be more visible and accessible for residents than their current location in Freemans Bay, says Heart of the City's Viv Beck.
Plastic pollution talks must not fail: UN environment chief
Talks to agree the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution cannot fail and must tackle both production and consumption, the UN's environment chief told AFP on Monday.
Three Birmingham City Council staff 'hurt in serious incident' as housing office closed
Birmingham City Council staff have called for a review of security at all its offices after a “serious incident” at the council’s housing options centre in Newtown.
Israel to decide on ceasefire as U.S. says deal 'close'
US, EU, and UN push for truce between Israel and Hezbollah as Lebanon reports thousands killed, ceasefire deal imminent.
What really happened in town on Saturday afternoon
Were police protecting Manchester city centre or was this a case of heavy-handed policing and the profiling of a whole community? John Scheerhout examines a complex row sparked by travellers attempting to visit the Christmas markets.
Schoolgirl mauled to death by pigs after she was left home alone in charge of feeding animals
Milena Shevelyova, 17, was knocked over by a 'large aggressive female pig' when she went to the sty to feed the animals - and then all the other pigs attacked and killed her
'Extra bank holiday' in 2025 to mark 80 years since the end of Second World War
An extra bank holiday is expected to be announced next year to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
French prosecutors seek 20-year sentence for Dominique Pelicot over wife's mass rape
Dominique Pelicot, 71, has admitted the charges in a trial that has attracted worldwide attention.
Thief 'steals joy of Christmas' as they swipe reindeers from Birmingham garden
The brazen thief is spotted walking onto the lawn in Bartley Green and nabbing the reindeers
Philippine President says he’ll fight vice president’s ‘criminal plot’ to have him killed
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows to fight a criminal plot by Vice President Sara Duterte to have him killed.
Alleged Contempt: Ex-Gov. Obaseki’s ‘deputy’ honours court summons
Godwins Omobayo appeared in court alongside his counsel, Ken Mozia, SAN.
ERO NCEA report: Pass mark from principals for new literacy, numeracy tests
Most principals believe the tests are making NCEA more reliable but many teachers are yet to be convinced.
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