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A man who vanished from Auckland Airport on Friday morning after never boarding his domestic flight has been found safe. Kory-Dean Wirihana, 36, checked in for his flight to Christchurch and cleared security but did not board the plane. A family member reported they hadn't heard from him since 4 am on Friday, and his phone was later found in lost property at the airport. Fortunately, shortly after 7:30 pm on Sunday, it was confirmed...

A 14-year-old girl was killed by a lion near Nairobi, as reported by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), after being taken from a residential compound adjacent to Nairobi National Park. KWS rangers found her remains by the Mbagathi River and are currently searching for the lion, which has not yet been located, while implementing additional security measures to prevent further incidents. In a separate incident, a 54-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Nyeri...

Police shut down an illegal rave in Charlton Wood, West Sussex, this morning, after an estimated 3,000 people attended the unlicensed music event, which resulted in the closure of the A286 road. Superintendent Shane Baker stated that officers acted swiftly to identify the site and are working to liaise with the organizers while prioritizing community safety. The police are prepared to take action against any offenses, including road traffic violations, and thanked the local community...

BJP leader Nitesh Rane mocked Uddhav Thackeray, questioning if he sought his wife Rashmi's permission before considering an alliance with estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, amidst discussions of potential cooperation between the two. Uddhav expressed willingness to set aside past disputes for the benefit of Maharashtra, a sentiment echoed by Raj, who highlighted the cost of their differences. While Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) noted there is no formal alliance yet, he acknowledged ongoing "emotional...

Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.Pope Francis, during a brief appearance at St Peter’s Square for Easter Sunday mass, called for a ceasefire in Gaza, expressing concern over the humanitarian crisis resulting from Israel's military actions. Despite his recovery from double pneumonia, he condemned anti-Semitism and urged Hamas to release hostages, emphasizing the need for peace for both Israeli and Palestinian people. Additionally, he met...

Severe Weather in Moore, OklahomaTwo individuals, an adult female and a 12-year-old child, were killed when their Jeep was swept off the road due to flooding from heavy rainfall in Moore, Oklahoma. The vehicles were submerged after being washed off a bridge, prompting a search by first responders who rescued three others from a truck and the Jeep. This incident occurred amid severe weather alerts affecting over 30 million Americans, with multiple roads experiencing high...