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An investigation reveals that local grinding machines widely used in Nigeria are contaminating food with dangerously high levels of iron and zinc. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-local-grinding-machines-lace-food-with-deadly-metals/

Discover harrowing stories of roadside births where emergency delays force ordinary passersby to become unlikely heroes, delivering babies in public. Read More: https://punchng.com/delivered-by-strangers-how-emergency-delays-turn-passersby-into-birth-attendants/

It's the 2025 version of the decades-old ding-dong ditch. But in this case, some teenagers have been arrested after risking tragic consequences.

A new report from the Nigerian Correctional Service reveals 27,416 inmates convicted and over 50,000 awaiting trial, highlighting prison overcrowding. Read More: https://punchng.com/27416-inmates-convicted-in-2025-report/

While previous presidents have routinely issued Christmas greetings, they have typically emphasized themes of charity, family, and goodwill, using language that includes Americans of all faiths.

By 2026, Indians will prioritise health-focused sleep, choosing durable solid-wood storage beds and orthopedic mattresses for enhanced recovery and comfort.

Australia finished marginally on top at the end of a chaotic opening day of the fourth Ashes test after an extraordinary 20 wickets fell in front of a record crowd at the MCG on Friday.

It’s the 80th edition of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, and LawConnect took an early lead out of the heads as they vie for a third straight win.

“My goal this year was to make history, to do something that’s never been done before, and I achieved that,” said Mitch Rees.

2026 is the Year of the Sun, demanding boldness, identity transformation, and active karma to start living your real life.

Vaucluse and Rose Bay took centre stage, while Barangaroo, Mosman and Darlinghurst shone brightly. Sydney’s top sales totalled about $730 million.

The grand finale on the fabled Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day, a massive annual festival of speed that is always a popular last fling before New Year celebrations begin, certainly delighted the large crowd that showed up on Friday.

Flights were canceled and streets grew slippery as the metropolitan region braced for heavy snow.

Sam Mennenga sank eight of the Breakers' 10 points in overtime to seal a crucial mid-table NBL win.

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay will say 'I do' later today, but just hours before the big day, Adam's heartbroken mother Caroline insists she should be there and has shared the sweet gift she had planned for the pair

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu admitted SL's batting unit struggled throughout the T20I series against India.

A rundown on some of the biggest public events to ring in 2026 - and where to catch the best fireworks displays.

A Napier antique shop owner is blaming the high price of silver, after an overnight burglary at her store between Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

RNZ readers sent in hundreds of questions in 2025 to our correspondent Susan Edmunds - many of them around one particular topic.

The Dry:Soon Deluxe holds up to 15kg of washing across 21 metres of drying space and has a built-in timer that can be set for up to 12 hours

The acclaimed singer-songwriter brought up the 2023 email to Paul Goldsmith during his acceptance speech at this year's Silver Scroll Awards.

The world's longest suspension bridge is currently in Turkey but a new record could be held if the government in Italy gets its way with its hugely ambitious Messina Bridge project

Mirror Football brings you the latest news stories from the Emirates Stadium, including a stunning transfer revelation

A British travel expert has shared the location of what she believes to be the most beautiful place on Earth, advising others of five things to know before planning a visit to the breathtaking scenery

Liverpool face Wolves in the latest leg of their attempted resurgence, and one former Red puts their supporters ahead of their Manchester United counterparts, having played for all three clubs