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The alert comes as NZ heads into its first boating holiday under new lifejacket laws.

The trillionaire has given more than $445 million to Republican political groups this election cycle, as Democrats vow to investigate him.

We're making two trades in Friday's tough broader market.

'The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers’ director Emma Schwartz argues the high-profile case would not have come to light without New York’s Adult Survivors Act.

According to sources in the Energy Department, Karnataka’s average daily electricity consumption rose to 349-362 Million Units (MU) in the first two weeks of October 2026, surpassing the record of 340 MU recorded in September.

Under the amended rules, notified in the official gazette, the ceiling will be increased by 5% annually.

<p>Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and allies including President Donald Trump are escalating their efforts to tie Democratic rival <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2020937/progressive-dr-abdul-el-sayed-wins-michigan-primary-in-jolt-to-democrats">Abdul El-Sayed</a> to the Muslim Brotherhood less than two weeks before the <a href="https://www.daw

Ole Miss, Tennessee and LSU face road challenges, while Miami and BYU try to avoid the upset bug.

Why star contract negotiations have shifted, why OKC is preparing for more roster changes and more intel from opening week.

President Nicușor Dan said the incident was part of Russia’s “escalation” of the war in Ukraine.

<p>The London Assembly’s Andrew Boff is one of many who reject Kemi Badenoch’s authoritarian position. They are the only chance for the party’s future<br><br></p><p>The chair of the London Assembly, Andrew Boff, resigned this week from the Conservative party after 53 years of membership. He quit after being blocked from entering the race to be Tory candidate

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A West Australian grandmother jailed in Japan is back on home soil after an operation to fly her back.

PARIS (AP) — Some 70,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on Saturday while the Louvre and several other major Paris museums will be closed as authorities seek to prevent renewed violence during planned protests.

The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner.

Oil prices jumped by 3.5 per cent on Friday, with Brent topping $117 a barrel, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched another wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia, stoking concerns about further disruption to supplies from the Middle East. Brent , the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, leapt 3.59 per cent at $117.20 a barrel at 7.58pm UAE time. West Texas In

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm, heavy rain...

Joao and Walter Moreira Salles are major donors to progressive and left-leaning congressional candidates.

The accident occurred when the ambulance was carrying Saraswathi to a hospital in Hyderabad for treatment

Security agencies in Plateau State, including the police and DSS, have met with political parties to ensure a peaceful 2027 general election process. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-dss-inec-others-meet-parties-over-2027-election-security-in-plateau/

Pidari Ekaveeri at the Tiruvalanchuzhi Temple is a fierce guardian deity whose captivating smile contrasts strikingly with her fearsome appearance. The eight-armed goddess wields an array of weapons and wears a garland of human skulls.

President Bola Tinubu and the APC are set to kick off his 2027 re-election campaign in Kaduna, targeting the North’s 56 million registered voters. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-tinubu-eyes-56m-northern-voters-atiku-challenges-inec-other-top-stories/

Test your ball knowledge against today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser.

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- Police said Friday they have sought an arrest warrant...

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<p>• PR police say step taken to protect federal assets following ‘recent incidents’<br>• Both sides have already lodged cases against each other over scuffle between city wardens and PR policemen</p> <p>KARACHI: In a clear sign of further escalation of tensions between the KMC and Pakistan Railways, the federal institution has called in additional forces fr

<p>Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching</p><ul><li><p>Listen to the podcast <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/alan-jones-on-trial">Alan Jones on Trial</a></p></li></ul><p>The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones continued to seek advice from the broadcaster after the t

A woman and her five-year-old daughter have been found dead outside a high-rise building in Melbourne’s east.

The woman was questioned about her motives in continuing to seek assistance from Alan Jones, while at the same time encouraging her son to report the alleged assault to police.

Trump advises the Republican gubernatorial candidate to keep running the controversial advertisement.

Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule has commended the DSS for arresting a 23-year-old female arms dealer, Aisha Mohammed, and other suspected gun runners. Read More: https://punchng.com/sule-hails-dss-others-over-arrest-of-female-arms-dealer/

The brutal lynching of an aurally challenged, unidentified man near the Moolathara dam in Keralam’s Palakkad has once again shaken the conscience of society. Abdul Latheef Naha speaks to investigators, psychiatrists and forensic experts to understand how did a homeless man become the target of a group that took it upon itself to punish him and such incidents

UNICEF and the Borno State Government have launched a youth innovation challenge to develop affordable, local food nutrition for mothers and children. Read More: https://punchng.com/unicef-urges-youth-to-invent-local-food-nutrition-for-mothers-children/

Luka Dončić clash with Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg headlines Lakers' win; Retired NYPD detective Victor Romero charged following fatal GWB shooting; Starbucks unveils 2026 Halloween menu

<p>NSW supreme court judge otherwise dismisses case brought by film’s co-producers and awards Wilson almost $400,000 after star countersued</p><p>Rebel Wilson has been ordered to pay A$10 (US$7, £5) in damages after emerging victorious from a bitter legal spat with her latest film’s co-producers.</p><p>The Pitch Perfect star directed, co-produced and starred

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, NCoS, NIS, and Federal Fire Service to boost morale and welfare. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-ncos-officers-others/

Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers either caught fire or were damaged by mines overnight Wednesday into Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Donald Trump has backed a controversial attack ad by Ohio Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy which features the estranged mother of his rival, Amy Acton. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-backs-republican-candidates-attack-ad-featuring-rivals-mother/

Growing usage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss is reshaping how consumers shop for food and clothes, according to consulting firm EY-Parthenon.

Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.

As a new generation of would-be 007s reportedly lines up at Pinewood, take a look at the famous faces who tested for the tux — but didn't get to keep it.

An NDIS support worker has been unsuccessful in trying to reverse a decision banning her from engaging in disability support care work after she was found to have had children removed from her care.

Grandmothers in areas surrounding Delhi are rewriting the rules of engagement, one reel at a time. From challenging patriarchy and lifting weights to dancing to Haryanvi pop and inspiring other seniors to embrace fitness, they are turning social media into a platform for self-expression, defiance, and a new-found freedom, finds Ashok Kumar

Read the evening news recap: NEC has endorsed a 90-day plan to reduce the cost of living, as Governor Makinde defends his 2027 presidential bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-nec-backs-90-day-cost-plan-makinde-defends-bid-other-top-stories/

Lizz Gourley says she has never been overly political but she knows a good person when she meets one and meeting Helen Haines a handful of times left a lasting impression.

The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 27,624 officers across the NSCDC, Fire Service, Correctional Service, and Immigration Service. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-promotes-27624-nscdc-officers-others/

I think your nagging concern about this situation is something felt by many people at work, especially when they know their colleagues are not being malicious.

The Federal Government has proposed a harmonised 2027 examination timetable, scheduling the UTME for March and WAEC, NECO, and others for April to July. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-proposes-march-for-2027-utme-april-july-for-neco-waec-others/

On Tesla's earnings call Wednesday, Elon Musk made one of his patented pie-in-the-sky predictions that typically sends his fans into paroxysms of ecstasy: 5 million vehicle deliveries by 2030. "We were aiming for 5 million vehicles a year by approximately 2030," he said. "And I think we've got a good shot of achieving that goal." […]

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet is scrambling to find a way forward after the Toronto woman’s mother unexpectedly made a new allegation against police officers during her testimony this morning. Korchinski-Paquet fell from her 24th-floor balcony in the late afternoon of May 27, 2020, while police officers were in the west-end […

Child cancer group warns Govt that 'life changes in an instant' for affected families.

Rabbi Jill Jacobs, an American human rights organizer, says she was detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank while observing and supporting the Palestinian olive harvest.

From the latest political developments and government policies to breaking news from the metro, key updates from the health sector, exciting happenings in entertainment, and the latest results and headlines from the world of sports, we have gathered the stories you need to know at this time. 1. APC scribe, Sowore clash over Aso Villa Read More: https://punch

Iranian officials say the goal is to keep the regime in power and threaten enough regional costs to make a prolonged campaign unattractive. US media reports indicate that Trump is considering strikes after the midterms.

Paul Flack was "everyone's favourite person" but this "took its toll", an inquest hears.