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Nurse ‘beaten nearly to death' in crowbar rampage

Megan Lynch was among six people injured in the attack at the Merseyside hospital.

Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech

The Russian President used his New Year message to praise 'heroes' fighting in Ukraine.

New Delhi’s worst air pollution in years fuels anger in test for Modi’s party

Prime Minister’s party was criticised over its handling of the air quality emergency.

GPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attack

GPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.

'He literally saved our lives': Disney stunt worker hit by runaway Indiana Jones boulder

The stunt boulder broke free and bounced toward the seated audience.

UK Govt vows to fight European judges over Shamima Begum

Strasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship.

Nurse ‘beaten nearly to death' in crowbar rampage

Megan Lynch was among six people injured in the attack at the Merseyside hospital.

Queen Camilla recalls fighting off train attacker as a teenager

She shared the story during a BBC discussion on violence against women.

Fireworks and tributes as the world rings in 2026 from Auckland to London

Crowds packed Auckland's CBD and waterfront as 3500 fireworks lit up the sky.

New Delhi’s worst air pollution in years fuels anger in test for Modi’s party

Prime Minister’s party was criticised over its handling of the air quality emergency.

China says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'

Japan, Australia and the Philippines say the exercises threaten regional stability.

'Like a mini-Singapore but at a fraction of the cost': Why Kiwis should visit this Asian spot

Penang in Malaysia is perfect for families eager to get away.

China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade

Taipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.

How Pan Am and Kodak were turned into South Korean fashion

Brand icons have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines in a surreal afterlife.

As Russia’s war grinds on, its society is fraying

Veterans gain cash payouts, new status and free land as PTSD and crime fears grow.

She burned down her house but rebuilt Italy. Can Meloni lead Europe?

PM has reshaped the migration debate, turning her policies into a blueprint.

One dead, at least 40 injured in train crash near Machu Picchu

The collision happened on a single-track line in a remote Andean area.