Rachel Morgan News Editor 
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is gathering party members in Auckland this weekend to launch the party’s election campaign as recent polling indicates a surge in voter support. According to an RNZ-Reid Research poll, the party reached 11.5%—its strongest showing in nearly a decade—positioning it to potentially remain in Parliament after a term in … Read more
The Swedish government has officially added the European hedgehog to the national Red Book for the first time, citing a population decline of almost half over the last 15 years. This move, which follows a broader update to Sweden’s protected species list, reflects a continent-wide trend of shrinking hedgehog numbers driven by habitat loss, road … Read more
Country star Jelly Roll and podcaster Bunnie Xo have finalized their divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. The couple reached a confidential settlement earlier this month in Tennessee, agreeing to divide shared assets—including homes, vehicles, and intellectual property—and prohibiting either party from speaking negatively about the other publicly. Settlement Terms and Asset Division The … Read more
President Donald Trump has formally endorsed Darline Graham to run for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The president announced his support on social media Friday, declaring that she “has been a WINNER all of her life” and encouraging her to launch a campaign to serve a full term … Read more
Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho has resigned from his cabinet post following public criticism over $16,000 in taxpayer-funded hotel expenses. Despite residing in Toronto, Cho utilized a provincial policy intended for special circumstances to bill for overnight stays near Queen’s Park. Cho has since repaid the funds in full and remains the … Read more
Suspended deputy EMPD boss Julius Mkhwanazi was arrested in Bedfordview on Friday night, marking the final apprehension in a series of five warrants issued regarding the 2023 theft of precious stones valued at R14.9 million. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) officials tracked Mkhwanazi to his location, ending a pursuit that culminated shortly after 7pm. The … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is escalating pressure on state election officials, publicly claiming that hundreds of thousands of non-citizens are registered to vote in key battleground states. Despite these assertions, federal documents and state officials suggest the data remains unverified and speculative, as the administration faces significant legal pushback over its attempts to access … Read more
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has characterized public scrutiny of his financial backing as a “coordinated pile-on” designed to hinder his party’s political progress. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC GB) in London, Farage stated he had been “dehumanised” following revelations that he received a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The … Read more
Tauranga City Council has completed repairs on the Mauao summit Motukauri 4WD track following severe weather in January, though a reopening timeline remains unconfirmed. Recovery manager Charlie Rahiri stated that restoration work has now shifted to the base track, Te Ara Tūtanga, as the council manages the complex, high-hazard environment created by 42 separate landslides … Read more
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declined to disclose the funding source for her recent trip to Sicily, where she attended a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show alongside billionaire Gina Rinehart. Senator Hanson, currently on a tour of the United Kingdom and Europe for almost two weeks, has characterized the travel as a “fact-finding mission” … Read more