Sir Peter Jackson tops Forbes' Highest-Paid Entertainers 2022 list
Kiwi filmmaker Sir Peter Jackson has topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid entertainers, having raked in a fortune due to the sale of Weta Digital last year.
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Ukraine tensions: US warns Russia invasion could begin any day
The US has warned that Russia has the troops in place to invade Ukraine "at any time" and American citizens should leave within the next 48 hours. The White House says
Australia will re-open its international border on the 21st of this month.
It has been almost two years since the Australian government closed their borders to the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morri
Queen announces she wants Camilla to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King
Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wants Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to be known as Queen Consort when Prince Charles becomes King. In a message marking t
Islamic State leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi killed in Syria – Biden
US President Joe Biden says the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed in an overnight US special forces raid in north-west Syria. Biden says the death
Police in the UK investigate parties at the PM's office & residence
The Metropolitan Police in the UK has launched an investigation into parties held in the office and residence of UK PM Boris Johnson during the coronavirus pandemic.
Africa Cup of Nations: Deadly crush reported at Cameroon stadium
At least eight people are reported to have been killed and dozens hurt in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon. Video footage showed football fan
Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in Los Angeles car crash
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been involved in a car accident in Los Angeles. LA Police say a woman was hurt in the four-vehicle crash, which occurred yesterday.
American Airlines plane turns around mid-flight over mask row
An American Airlines plane travelling from Miami to London has had to turn back because a passenger refused to wear a face mask. American Airlines says flight AAL38 wi
Australia to accept rapid antigen test from inbound travellers in major overhaul
Australia will significantly ease its COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound travellers in a major overhaul of how the country manages international travel during the
Investigation finds former Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse
An investigation into the Catholic Church has alleged that former Pope Benedict XVI (16) failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich â€
Man mistakenly slaughters human instead of goat during animal sacrifice ritual in India
A man was allegedly beheaded by mistake during a ritual where a goat was supposed to be sacrificed in a village festival in Andhra Pradesh , India on Sunday. According
Strong surges sink boats, prompt evacuations in far north in New Zealand
Strong surges in the far north of New Zealand that accumulated from remnants of a tropical cyclone in the Pacific and Tonga's volcanic eruption prompted evacuations and c
Novak Djokovic: Newsreaders caught in expletive-laden rant
An expletive-laden conversation between two Australian newsreaders on Novak Djokovic's visa saga has gone viral, after a video of it was leaked online. It shows Channe
Boris Johnson apologises for lockdown drinks party
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a "bring your own booze" party during the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK. He told MPs the event in t
Indian man allegedly sets bank on fire after loan application was rejected
An Indian man allegedly set a bank on fire in the Haveri district of Karnataka after his loan application was rejected. According to the Times of India, the accused ha
Schools in France overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases
It’s just a week since French schools reopened after Christmas but already one in four teachers and nearly 50 pupils are sick with COVID-19 at the Jean Renoir High
China: Xi'an residents in lockdown trade goods for food amid shortage
People quarantined in the Chinese city of Xi'an are bartering supplies amid continuing worries over food shortages. Social posts show locals swapping cigarettes and te
Students to wear masks in class in England's secondary schools to tackle Omicron
Face masks are to be worn in classrooms in England's secondary schools to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant. The temporary reintroduction of face coverings aims
Victoria records 8,577 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths
Victoria has reported a record 8,577 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths, as experts raise doubts about the usefulness of the QR-code check-in system. Today’s d
U.S. colleges returning to online classes amid surge of COVID-19 cases driven by omicron variant
With COVID-19 cases surging just as students are about to return from winter break, dozens of U.S. colleges are moving classes online again for at least the first week or