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[ad_1] The number of coronavirus cases in Europe is increasing and the World Health Organization warns that deaths worldwide could more than double. The UK and France reported their biggest increase in daily coronavirus numbers today as Europe is hit by a second wave. Global deaths have reached 985,302, according …

[ad_1] Franco Origlia / Getty Images Every year a handful of tourists try to deface the Colosseum in Rome. (file photo) An Irish tourist, who was on vacation in Rome, Italy, has been accused of engraving his initials in the Colosseum. CNN reports that a 32-year-old man was captured on …

[ad_1] The police officer shot to death while on duty in South London also served in New Zealand. Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt, died at the Croydon Custody Center at 2:13 a.m. local time after being shot by an arrested person. New Zealand Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said he …

[ad_1] A New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the UK has been remembered as a “big guy” who was “big-hearted”. Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt, was allegedly killed by a man who had already been arrested and was being held in a custody center …

[ad_1] The details of former Australian bowler Brett Lee’s heroic attempt to save Dean Jones have emerged following the sudden death of the cricket legend. The sporting world was shocked when Jones died suddenly of a suspected heart attack at age 59 in a Mumbai hotel while working in India …

[ad_1] The All Whites’ clash against world number one Belgium has been officially canceled due to Covid-19. New Zealand Football (NZF) confirmed the news on Saturday after denying preventive reports of a possible cancellation on September 17. NZF CEO Andrew Pragnell says the decision to remove the game from the …

[ad_1] Netball New Zealand’s prudent financial planning was instrumental in enabling Silver Ferns to host the return of international netball. On Friday, the government granted approval for world champion Silver Ferns to host the gold medalists from the Commonwealth Games in England. All three events will be played at the …

[ad_1] COMMENTARY Like most politicians, Judith Collins is not above a bit of deceptive cheek, regardless of how serious the question is. When asked yesterday about the negligible amount of spending on National’s books to deal with economic surprises – $ 800 million in the first year and $ 700 …

[ad_1] Dunedin’s one-way highway system can be changed to accommodate the city’s new hospital and an upgrade to the CBD. The New Zealand Transportation Agency (NZTA) has released a summary of community feedback on the city’s future transportation system. Includes ideas for improving public transportation, parking, and providing an alternative …

[ad_1] Solar panels and LED lighting will be installed at the Beehive as the government takes steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Climate Change Minister James Shaw made the announcement Friday afternoon. Shaw said solar panels will be installed to improve energy efficiency. ROSA WOODS / Things Solar panels and …