The families of 67 firefighters, police officers, Members of Parliament and other public servants who lost their life as a result of their public service have been awarded the Elizabeth Emblem this year. First established in 2024, the Elizabeth Emblem is a mark of recognition to public servants who have lost their lives as a […]

The government has backed a new law banning depraved child-like sexual abuse dolls. The Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Private Members’ Bill, which progressed to committee stage today, will make it illegal to buy, sell or own these vile dolls. Anyone caught with one could face up to 5 years behind bars. Police have encountered these […]

Australia and Pacific nations have committed to strengthening regional security to respond to increasing transnational and organised crime. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pacific leaders on Wednesday unanimously endorsed Waqa Moana, a Pacific-led maritime security initiative to counter illicit drug trafficking. Waqa Moana will focus on getting actionable intelligence into the hands of Pacific police […]

The North-West Rapid Transit project, a major new rapid bus transit route alongside State Highway 16 in Auckland, has been granted fast-track approval, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. This is the 33rd project approved through the Fast-track process. The project includes a busway alongside State Highway 16 between Brigham Creek and Auckland City Centre, seven rapid […]

New Zealand and Australia have accelerated work towards a more ambitious Single Economic Market (SEM), as Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell concluded the annual Closer Economic Relations (CER) Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Auckland today. Ministers welcomed the implementation of SEM Strengthening Initiatives including: Deepening economic integration […]

Governor Greg Abbott today surveyed damages from the Ross Fire that impacted Palo Pinto and Jack counties, served meals to first responders, and provided an update on the state’s ongoing wildfire response. “Residents and first responders have faced the Ross Fire with courage and resilience,” said Governor Abbott. “Thanks to Texans’ extraordinary efforts, there have […]

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking officials in Maryland to not release an illegal alien who has been charged in a fatal crash that killed a woman and her daughter. According to local reporting, the crash occurred on August […]

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and AI sleep technology company Sleep Cycle have published the results of a research study evaluating if cough data from a sleep app could give early indications of increasing respiratory illness in England. The study found that the passive data collected can provide a robust and regionally consistent indicator of […]

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is undertaking enhanced surveillance and trapping activities following the detection of invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and larvae at residential properties in east London. The initial finding was reported through UKHSA’s Mosquito Watch surveillance scheme and is the first time that Aedes aegypti has been identified breeding in the UK. It is the fourth time this species has been detected in the UK in recent years. Control measures […]