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Prison officer, 28, accused of inappropriate relationship in court

Kelsey Calvert, 28, allegedly began a relationship with the male inmate while working at HMP Holme House, a category C men's prison in Stockton-on-Tees.


WWIII begins tomorrow? What the "new Nostradamus" and other prophets had to say

Is a third world war inevitable? With so many terrible and politically charged events taking place worldwide, it can sometimes feel like we are walking on eggshells, never being quite certain when something could erupt, escalate, and end up starting WWIII. Whether it’s tensions between Russia and the West with the war in Ukraine, or difficulties between China and the United States over Taiwan, or even ongoing conflicts related to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute that continue to destabilize the region, it’s terrifying to think of what could be. A famous Indian prophet who has been deemed the "new Nostradamus" has made an incredibly specific prediction about the outbreak of World War Three, even going so far as to provide a specific date. Kushal Kumar is an astrologer who claims to have predicted several world events already, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the increasing tensions between Taiwan and China, and problems between Russia and NATO. According to Kumar, "Tuesday, June 18, 2024, has the strongest planetary stimulus to trigger WW3 although June 10 and 29 may have a say as well." Kumar used the Vedic astrological chart to make his predictions. In Hindu culture, this chart is considered the "map of our karma," according to The Economic Times. Unfortunately, it's not just Kumar predicting the start of a third world war: other prophets, experts, and even AI are pointing towards it being a reality. Click through to see what they're saying.


The world's most endangered languages

Each language tells its own story, from the remote whispers of the Sentinelese to the resurgent voices of Manx speakers. These thirty tongues, teetering on the edge of silence, are more than just ways of communication; they are living, breathing embodiments of cultures, histories, and entire ways of life. As we journey through each one, we're reminded of the passionate efforts to keep these languages from vanishing into the echoes of time. Join us in discovering the heartbeats of these endangered languages, each representing a unique human experience. Click through the gallery to get started.


How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru

Craving some cheap and good makan on the weekends? It’s time to hop over the Causeway to Johor Bahru (JB). And the most convenient and cheapest way to do it is by bus! With trips lasting between 40 minutes and 2 hours (depending on traffic), the bus is your best bet for getting to Malaysia without too much hassle. Don’t be confused by the variety of buses and options around Singapore and JB—they give you the convenience that you can’t get with...


One killed, six injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Dnipro

KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile strike hit a nine-storey residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring six others, officials said. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko warned the death toll would likely rise as more people remained trapped in the building where four upper storeys collapsed as a result of the attack. A photograph


Gallant links political flexibility to military solutions during northern border tour

Defense Minister Gallant visited northern border intelligence and Iron Dome sites, discussing military and political strategies amid Hezbollah tensions, emphasizing readiness and strategic options.


Fears town may not cope with 10,000 new homes

Parliamentary candidates were asked the impact on public services and the road network.


How Ukraine's 'battlefield taxis' destroyed Russia's best tank

A video taken by a Ukrainian spy drone captured the moment an US-made Bradley came up against one of Russia 's best tanks, the T-90M, on the battlefield.


Jewish pro-Palestinian activist to 'Post': No obligation as a Jew to support Israel

A different Jewish voice: The ‘Post’ confronts a pro-Palestinian activist from the Jewish Voice for Peace.


Hospital refuse to help father identify doctor behind son misdiagnosis

Hospital bosses have refused to let the father of a boy, nine, who died of sepsis help him identify a 'mystery' doctor who he says wrongly dismissed his symptoms as flu .


Farage surrounded by pro-refugee protestors upon Question Time arrival

The Reform UK leader was earlier seen hot-footing it into the venue hosting tonight's leaders' debate ahead of the General Election , amid shouts from pro-refugee protesters outside the studio.


Hull funeral probe: Anger over police chief claims

Families have spoken out after reports of alleged comments made by Humberside's chief constable.


Bodycam captures Connecticut gunman's deadly ambush on police

Nicholas Brutcher shot and killed two police officers in Bristol, Connecticut after he and police exchanged words following a fight inside a local bar in 2022.


Emperor of Japan plant tree during visit to Oxford University

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako plant a cherry tree during a visit to Merton College in Oxford, during their state visit to the UK.


Four people rushed to hospital after lighting BBQ inside home

Three adults and a child have been rushed to hospital after they were overcome by poisonous fumes from a barbecue lit inside a house.


Australian diplomat says adding AUKUS partners 'complicated'

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Adding partners to the AUKUS defense project would be "complicated," a senior Australian diplomat said on Friday, saying he did not believe the U.S. Congress is open to expanding the pact involving Australia, the U.S. and Britain. AUKUS was formed in 2021 to counterbalance China's growing power. A first "pillar" involves cooperation between the three


Asda sued by family of girl, 11, struck down by E. coli-infected chicken salad sandwich

The family of an 11-year-old girl who was infected with E. coli after eating a chicken salad sandwich is suing Asda. The girl has been on dialysis for three weeks and is at risk of permanent kidney damage, according to her lawyers, who are also representing a separate man suing Tesco after being taken to hospital during the outbreak. The 11-year-ol...


Ukraine's Zelenskiy: 10 civilians have been returned from captivity in Russia and Belarus

(Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that 10 people, all civilians, have been returned to Ukraine from captivity in Russia and its ally Belarus. Zelenskiy, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the group included a prominent member of Crimea's ethnic Tatar community, two eastern-rite Catholic priests and five people who had been captured in Belarus. There were also two


Over 650,000 households claimed CDC vouchers in latest tranche in just 2 days

SINGAPORE: Over 650,000 Singaporean households have claimed the latest tranche of S$300 CDC vouchers in... The post Over 650,000 households claimed CDC vouchers in latest tranche in just 2 days appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News


Police arrest burglar caught red-handed rummaging through woman's bedroom

On May 11, officers chased Kevin Wall driving a stolen Hyundai i30 and arrested him.


Baldwin loses last-gasp bid to dismiss manslaughter case

The judge rejects the actor's latest challenge, meaning the trial will begin on 9 July.


Experts say Israel’s energy grid well prepared for war, as many Israelis brace for the worst

After a senior state electricity official said that war with Hezbollah could knock out Israel’s electricity, some Israelis began preparing for potential blackouts


US presidents who allegedly fathered illegitimate children

The history of the American presidency is tainted with scandals, including stories of extramarital affairs and illegitimate children. While much of this gossip is of course unsubstantiated, there are examples of rumor being well and truly rooted in fact. And while there are many US presidents accused of fathering illegitimate offspring who actually never did so, in some cases the truth is a bit more complex. In this gallery we look at the American presidents with alleged illegitimate children and explore whether these are indeed just rumors, or not. Click on and read their stories.


Supreme Court makes shock ruling on homeless crisis

The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live.


Student nurse found dead had true heart, say friends

Lauren Evans is also remembered by her university after the discovery of her body led to a murder probe.


Man shot dead by police in a second in raid - court

Sean Fitzgerald was shot in the chest at point blank range in Coventry on 4 January 2019.


North Korea convenes key party meeting after Putin's visit

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un kicked off a key meeting of the country's ruling party on Friday, state media KCNA reported on Saturday, a little over a week after Pyongyang and Moscow struck a military defense pact that raised alarms for the United States. At the 10th Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea convened on Friday, five items on


IS: A persistent danger, 10 years since its peak

What happened to the violent jihadist group which was once one of the biggest threats in the world.


British hiker, 70, found dead in Pyrenees

The Spanish Civil Guard said the man was found in the western Pyrenees on Thursday afternoon.


Police arrest shirtless Gavin Plumb, accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

The 37-year-old was told point blank about his charges relating to the former This Morning star.


Slavery, migration and jihadists - the issues as Mauritania votes

This election is a litmus test of Mauritania’s democracy after its first democratic transfer of power in 2019.


Police 'not looking for anyone else' in deaths of medic and girlfriend

Police are 'not looking for anyone else' as they probe the deaths of a TV paramedic, 24, and his girlfriend, 22, after their bodies were discovered together.


French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory

France's election campaign is over, and voters appear ready to hand National Rally victory.


'Major incident' as homes evacuated over suspicious package

A number of roads are closed with the site of the package "established", police say.


What are considered war crimes, really?

The concept of internationally recognized war crimes is still a fairly new one, with significant developments within the last century that have formed the basis for how we define and categorize the offense today. So, instead of wondering how the horrific images and reports of civilian deaths can continue appearing in the headlines every day, click through to learn about what actions violate international laws, and how those norms governing conflict even came to be.


Medieval murders, crimes, and transgressions

The medieval era is the period of European history extending from about 500 to the late 1500s, an epoch also known as the Middle Ages. These were uncertain times, characterized by turmoil, crisis, and lawlessness. Indeed, medieval governments were forever preoccupied with the amount of violent crime sweeping across the land. Some of the most brutal acts of savagery were committed in the name of religion. Many more were politically motivated, with a lot of royal blood spilled as a result. But like today, there were also common street gangs on the prowl, running amok looting, mugging, and literally getting away with murder. Intrigued? Then click through and muse over these medieval murders, crimes, and misdemeanors.


A colorful history of LGBTQ+ pride in America

From tiny gatherings to the assassinations of political figures, there are many key moments in American history that have spurred the LGBTQ+ rights movement of liberation and equality on to become the joyous occasion that people now partake in worldwide come Pride. Check out this gallery to learn more about the tumultuous ride of the LGBTQ+ in the US, and how it translated to the rest of the world.


Kitesurfer dies in horrific shark attack

A kitesurfer has died in a tragic accident in New Caledonia, the French overseas territory. The kitesurfer, a 39-year-old man, was kitesurfing with a friend in Poindimié, on the north-east coast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island. He got tangled in the ropes of his kite and ended up in the water. His friend wanted to rescue him, but he had to abandon his efforts when he was attacked by sharks. The prosecutor's investigation revealed...


Woman used nurses' emails to fake references - court

Tanya Nasir also claims she was an Army operative who led covert rescue missions around the world.


Global powers clash at United Nations over North Korea

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, Britain, France confronted Russia at the United Nations Security Council on Friday over accusations it is violating an arms embargo on North Korea by using missiles and munitions from Pyongyang in its war against Ukraine. Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia rejected the accusations as "completely false." The council meeting


Friday Special! Rishi stops for fish and chips during campaign

Rishi Sunak stopped at a chippy to buy bags of the classic British fish and chips during his election campaign. Mr Sunak hopes for a game changer moment to revive his election campaign which has been hampered by the election date betting scandal.


Wild poliovirus is surging in Pakistan – why?

Despite years of eradication campaigns, the wild poliovirus is rearing its head once again in Pakistan. Eight confirmed cases have been recorded so far this year – more than the entirety of 2023 – and wastewater samples have found traces of the virus in 46 districts, meaning it is spreading through communities undetected. Reports of two children su...


Head teacher claims trainee planned 'blackmail'

A head teacher accused of harassing a trainee says she secretly recorded one of their conversations.


The hidden talents of world leaders

A world leader's lot is a busy one at the best of times. And if you're a president or prime minister, there's not enough time beyond running a country to do much else. And yet there are some world leaders and heads of state who display hidden talents well beyond their normal realm, managing to find time to play music or learn languages, for example, and even compete in championship sport. So who are these multitasking individuals of past and present—some famous and some notorious—who have skills over and above their job description? Click through and admire these multitalented men and women of high office.


Farage challenged over canvasser's racist slurs

The Reform UK leader defended his party after footage appeared to show an activist making racial slurs.


Man killed two women who told police he was violent

Carl Cooper murdered Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunt a year apart after each woman called police about him.


North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?

North Korea says it succeeded in testing a multiple warhead missile, but the South and others are not convinced.


Kenya clashes and Bolivia's failed coup show perils of economic hardship

By Libby George, Karin Strohecker and Aaron Ross LONDON/NAIROBI (Reuters) -Deadly Kenyan protests that scuppered tax hikes and a failed coup amid fading economic prospects in Bolivia this week are violent reminders of the dangers posed by faltering economies and punishing austerity measures. Bolivia's President and former economy minister Luis Arce fended off the putsch on Wednesday, but faces


Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left

The Left is taking the battle for the soul of the country very seriously.


Iran votes for new president amid voter apathy, mounting pressure

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Iranians voted for a new president on Friday following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader at a time of growing public frustration and Western pressure. Polling ended at midnight in Iran after being extended three times for a total of six hours.