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The New Zealand Professional Fire Fighters Union is calling on the government to step in before fire fighters walk off the job to participate in four 10 hour strikes.

Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir has spoken of Ciara Mageean's 'fierce' determination on the track and "infectious energy" off it as tributes continue for the 1500m European champion.

Corpus Christi firefighters dressed as superheroes surprised patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital by rappelling down the glass building as kids waved.

The volunteer brigade attended 12 calls in October, including six medical incidents.

No clear pattern has emerged among the airlines and airports targeted, although a significant number of the affected flights either departed or were bound for Italy. CNA looks at what we know so far. 

The Victorian opposition has promised to expand the range of cancers covered by legislation that guarantees compensation for firefighters if it wins government this month.

Firefighters urge caution for people planning to let off fireworks over the weekend.

A fire in a two-story home in New York has killed six people and injured seven others

RNZ revealed earlier today the ambulance service told police and Fire and Emergency it was shutting down the paramedic teams from December 20.

RNZ has seen an email from St John ambulance that said the teams would shut down before Christmas due to lack of funding.

Officials in Tokyo are worried that adding a new partner at this stage could further delay the aircraft's planned 2035 introduction date.

Fire boss warns of 'extreme risk' after paid firefighters vote to strike over pay dispute.

The union wants the government to step in to help bargaining with its employer.

The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the body of an unidentified 50-year-old man from a river in the Kulende area of Ilorin, the state capital. Read More: https://punchng.com/firefighters-recover-mans-body-from-kwara-river/

Bruce Springsteen is throwing his support behind Abdul El-Sayed, who’s running as the Democratic candidate in the race to be Michigan’s senator. El-Sayed is running against Republican nominee Mike Rogers in this year’s midterms, and if elected he would become the first Muslim senator is U.S. history. Because of his religious background, El-Sayed has faced […

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A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.

With its giant-sized fanbase, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered has plenty of players ready to get tooth, nail, and claw stuck into its PlayStation 5 release on November 3. Although it would be understandable that newcomers might feel a little intimidated choosing between 12 world crushing kaiju, each with their own stats, moveset, and […]

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SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) said Monday it h...

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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised four leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province, including two Arabs, a commander and several of their foot soldiers in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The Army said they were neutralised on October 31, 2026, by combined troops of the Joint Task Force deployed to Read More: https://punchng.co

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Two piles of cars, stacked on top of each other, were on fire when crews arrived at the scene.

At least several cars and a building were on fire at a property near Great South and Mahia Roads.

Crews from Tauranga City, Mount Maunganui and Greerton were called to Totara Street around 11.30am on Sunday.

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Absorbing and sometimes sobering new books by Julian Sayarer, Rowan Hooper and Ben Okri

Jordanian border guards clashed with a group of armed men and thwarted their attempt to enter the country from Syria on Friday night, Jordan's military has said. About 14 gunmen tried to enter under heavy covering fire, with border guards engaging “immediately and decisively, in accordance with established rules of engagement”, the military's statement said.

Amid an unprecedented rise of firebombings as a weapon of intimidation and revenge, nearly 10 fires are being deliberately lit on average every day. See if your area is a hotspot.

"The '94 version is apparently a serious drama," Steven E. de Souza quips to The Hollywood Reporter about social media reactions to the franchise's latest theatrical release.

Governor Arlekar recalled his accomplishments as an orator, and freedom fighter, who followed the teachings of Vallalar, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Swami Vivekananda

LABUAN, Oct 30 &mdash; Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin today received the first two FA-50M light comba...

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SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's indigenous KF-21 fighter jet has made i...

Strong winds and rain challenged fire crews on Thursday.

A 2025 report found firefighter training was outdated, disjointed and unsafe.

"Les jeux sont faits, rien ne va plus." A mysterious young martial artist named Lionel Rafale has arrived in the city of Vilasapara. A highly skilled fighter capable of outclassing Cielo in a street fight, he is a force to be reckoned with. But what is his true reason for coming to this city?​ ‌ A city you've never seen A story you've never heard A totally n

Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

US attorney Ronald Goldstock helped take down powerful New York mafia groups, and told the Queensland inquiry similar laws could combat tactics employed by the CFMEU.

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will also receive S-400 air defence systems, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/ethiopia-receives-12-russian-fighter-jets/

Berlin must choose between joining an existing fighter program and starting a new project as it seeks more control over its defense.

&nbsp;SEREMBAN, Oct 27&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Police have arrested three local men to assist in investigations into a fatal a...

Fighters are being "hurt, exploited or forgotten" in a failing system, says former boxer Paul Smith, who has criticised a lack of support for athletes.

Northwest gales could bring gusts of up to 130km/h in exposed places.

Both sides of the Cook Strait continue to be lashed by wild weather as a front moves up the country.

Abu Dhabi esports team Red Dunes has won the Street Fighter League championship for the Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia region, defeating some of the world's leading players to secure a place at next year's international finals in Japan. The team claimed the title on Saturday at the MCM Comic Con London, held at the Excel centre in the British capital.

A scrub fire that forced evacuations in the central Otago town of Roxburgh is still uncontained, with crews battling the blaze into the night.

A scrub fire that forced evacuations in the central Otago town of Roxburgh is still uncontained, with crews battling the blaze into the night.

Hundreds of homes are without power and evacuations are under way, as fire crews battle a blaze in Roxburgh.

A large and growing scrub fire near the Desert Road was sparked by gunfire, the Defence Force says.

The word “RAT” was etched into the gold metal casing. Even more chilling was a message on the other side.

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IAF’s Surya Kiran and Sarang teams perform aerial manoeuvres over the Ganga; PM also inaugurates garment unit expected to generate jobs for women

More than 1,400 Roma fought against the German Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia. A new exhibition in Prague showcases the stories of partisans and soldiers whose fates barely received any attention for decades.

More than 1,400 Roma fought against the German Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia. A new exhibition in Prague showcases the stories of partisans and soldiers whose fates barely received any attention for decades.

The NRL wanted to move next Sunday’s Samoa and Tonga game to Accor Stadium, where a crowd of 60,000 was expected. There was good reason it couldn’t.

Fire and Emergency said the blaze did not appear to threaten any properties.

The Irish team will take home six medals and have the chance to upgrade each in the final days of the tournament