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Bei den Dreharbeiten der Realityshow »Love Island V.I.P.« hat ein Teilnehmer eine Mitkandidatin vergewaltigt. Nun gab es ein Urteil. In ein Gefängnis muss Yasin Mohamed nicht.

Tenerife football club and the wider football community mourn the loss of footballer Jesus de Miguel following an on-field collision.

Rain could also intensify in areas from the Kanto region to around Shizuoka Prefecture on Thursday.

Researchers studied DNA from more than 1,000 modern-day Polynesians and found that Native Hawaiians and Easter Islanders were most closely related. The findings help trace the epic settlement of the Polynesian islands while also revealing genetic vulnerabilities among their communities

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The Taoiseach has updated his party tonight on plans for a new initiative to debate future constitutional arrangements on the island of Ireland.

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The U.S. carried out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island despite President Trump saying that strikes would not be carried out on Iran before the midterms. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.

U.S. officials confirmed defensive strikes against Iran's Qeshm Island after a U.S. aircraft came under fire. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

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With the first US attack on Qeshm Island since June, Iran and the US are on parallel tracks towards both peace and war.

A Canadian island reliant on the U.S. for everyday necessities is caught in the middle as tensions strain a centuries-old relationship.

Oil prices dropped on Tuesday evening following a sharp rise in the morning after reports of a US strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island revived concerns about an escalation of the conflict and further disruption at the Strait of Hormuz . Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world’s oil , was trading 1.72 per cent lower at $102.97 a barrel at 6:16pm UAE time. W

Just hours after President Donald Trump signaled diplomatic progress with Tehran, the U.S. launched Tuesday what it called "defensive" strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of...

Iranian state media reports explosions on island in the strait of Hormuz, coming on eve of crucial US midterms

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , the US military reportedly strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about renewed escalation. Oil prices rise following the reports, while President Donald Trump says a deal with Tehran could happen and denies considering further strikes after Tuesday’s midterm elections. OpenAI chief

Oil price steady as Washington says attacks were defensive measure against Tehran’s potential use of surface-to-air missiles

The action was limited, the officials said, with no immediate plans to escalate. The strikes come on the eve of the midterm elections.

US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Monday's U.S. airstrikes on Qeshm Island were in response to an Iranian attack on a U.S. aircraft, said one official.

The US military has carried out "limited strikes" on Qeshm Island in Iran - hours before the midterms are due to take place.

U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration has been underplaying war risks.

Several explosions heard on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Lengeh as US media report US military strikes in Hormuz.

Exploring the relationship between people and place, new documentary “Okinawa Saudade,” playing at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival as part of its Nippon Cinema Now selection, was born from director Matsubayashi Yoju’s time with a Brazilian community of Okinawan immigrants some 10 years ago. The film zooms in on the latest generation of Okinawan […

The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.

The US military struck Iran's Qeshm island on Monday night, attacking a missile launcher after an Iranian surface-to-air missile brought down an American drone over waters east of the Strait of Hormuz, reports said, quoting US officials. Iranian media published images purportedly showing the interception and destruction of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The US stri

The US has not publicly announced the attacks, so as not to signal any intention of resuming major combat operations, the Wall Street Journal reported.

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The assault follows comments by President Trump playing down the possibility of a return to war with Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections.

The 24-hour PSI is forecast to be in the moderate range on Tuesday, between 51 and 80.

Prime Minister Matthew Wale's GREAT coalition is preparing to undertake a major constitutional reform initiative, including introducing "anti-defection measures".

At least seven migrants have died aboard a boat carrying 139 people bound for the Canary Islands after a storm hit.

Improving prison conditions for Abdullah Ocalan has been a key Kurdish demand in push to end PKK-Turkiye conflict.

Paymark was still receiving reports of Spark-connected Eftpos issues.

1-hour PM2.5 readings are in the normal range across all regions.

Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, fled Sri Lanka hoping to settle in Aotearoa but has been left stuck in limbo

Ocalan has been imprisoned in a penitentiary on the island of Imrali in the Marmara Sea, since he was captured in 1999.

The aerial memorial service was held mainly because the two countries have suspended exchange programs.

The 24-hour PSI is forecast to be in the moderate range on Sunday, between 51 and 70.

Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

Ministers Winston Peters and Shane Jones made the announcement today.

Reece Walsh stars at fullback in the Kangaroos' 66-6 victory over the Cook Islands in their final pool game of the Rugby League World Cup.

Australia proved too good for the Cook Islands, winning 66-6, in a torrid tustle.

All the action from Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville with RNZ Pacific's live blog.

Tom Dearden did enough to keep Sam Walker out of the Kangaroos No.7 jersey as Australia recovered from an early scare against Cook Islands.

The Kangaroos go undefeated through the group stage of the Rugby League World Cup as they close out the Pool A action with a 66-6 win over Cook Islands in Townsville.

Body camera footage shows the dramatic police shootout that left a suspected sailboat thief dead in Newport, Rhode Island. The 40-foot boat was stolen back in August.

Ten people have been injured in a mini-van crash on King Island in Bass Strait, with three flown to Melbourne hospitals.

Vorig weekend lag het presidentschap in Brazilië nog voor het grijpen, maar inmiddels verschuilt Flávio Bolsonaro zich in de VS. Het Witte Huis bemoeide zich uitgebreid met zijn vluchtroute. Hij is de zoveelste omstreden Braziliaanse figuur die wordt opgevangen door de Amerikaanse president Donald Trump.

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JJ Labour had around 250 students on its books over the past year.

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 &mdash; The Penang government hopes to sell the first industrial plots on Silicon Island as early as...

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The sight of an icy skull-like visage on the Antarctic island could make one’s blood run cold.

The prime minister was admitted to the National Referral Hospital last weekend and referred by doctors for further treatment in Australia on Wednesday.

The Deen Welfare Trust has offered to escort a Sri Lankan woman currently stranded in the Cook Islands through New Zealand and back home.

A solution to the territory’s fiscal crisis and what to do with Venezuelan crude.