Controversial hand sculpture which towered over city to be removed
The sculpture of Quasi – a hand with a human face – has been a sight in Wellington for the last five years.
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Mother intentionally went over Niagara Falls with her children, police say
New York State police said the incident took place on Monday evening near the American Falls.
Death toll of devastating flash floods in eastern Spain approaches 100
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez said dozens of towns had been flooded.
North Korean troops in Russian uniforms heading towards Kursk region, says US
US defence secretary Lloyd Austin said the news was a dangerous and destabilising move.
Hezbollah chief says group will hold out for ‘suitable’ ceasefire terms
The speech came as international mediators have launched a new push for negotiated ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza.
Harris vows to ‘represent all Americans’ after Biden’s Trump supporters remark
Ms Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, made the comment to reporters as she prepared to campaign in three states.
Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies amid fear over Middle East wars
Existing migrant camps on Greek islands are currently at full capacity.
At least 52 dead after flash flooding in Spain
Spain’s central government set up a crisis committee to help co-ordinate rescue efforts.
Cambodian archaeologists discover centuries-old statues at Angkor Unesco site
The statues depict guardians standing at attention and vary in size from about 39 to 43 inches.
North Korea’s top diplomat to hold Moscow talks amid reports of troop deployment
Western leaders have described the North Korean troop deployment as a significant escalation.
Spanish authorities report multiple victims from flash flooding
Storms were forecast to continue through Thursday, according to Spain’s national weather service.