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Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film No Other Land in the occupied West Bank before he was detained by the Israeli military, according to two of his fellow directors and other witnesses.The filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was one of three Palestinians detained in the village of Susiya, according to attorney Leah Tsemmel. Police told her they’re being held at a military base for medical treatment and she said she hasn’t been able to speak with them.Basel Adra, another co-director, witnessed the detention and said around two dozen settlers — some masked, some carrying…

A 20-year-old driver has been arrested and charged following a crash near the University of Auckland yesterday which injured five people.Auckland City acting inspector Scott Jones said five pedestrians were injured in the crash on Symonds Street, two of them treated at the scene.”One man remains in a serious but stable condition in Auckland City Hospital, with two others recovering at home,” he said.Jones said the 20-year-old driver has been arrested and charged with three counts of careless driving causing injury.A crashed car on Symonds St, Auckland (Source: 1News)He has also been forbidden to drive.Jones said the driver has been…

The foiled attack came as the European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas paid a visit to Israel and the occupied Bank on Monday, where she met with both Israeli and Palestinian officials. ADVERTISEMENTThe Israeli military on Monday said it intercepted a long-range missile launched from Yemen over Jerusalem, triggering air raid sirens and explosions over the city. Local officials said they believed the missile to be from Houthi rebels in Yemen, where a handful of long-range missiles have been fired from in recent days following the resumption of war in Gaza by Israeli forces. There was no immediate claim…

Around 70,000 participants have completed the challenge of Outward Bound New Zealand since the programme first set up camp in 1962. 1News reporter Abbey Wakefield reflects on her experience as global representatives converge on the top of the South to learn how the Kiwis do it.In the heart of the Marlborough Sounds is a place called Anakiwa. It’s a beautiful part of Aotearoa riddled with bioluminescence, important lessons, and scenery deserving of its own National Geographic photoshoot. Those lessons are taught at a school called Outward Bound, an outdoor education programme designed to equip students to reach their full potential…

This Ramadan, the ‘Arada’ troupe warms hearts and spreads smiles with traditional chants, drum beats, sword displays, and whirling performances around Damascus’ old city neighbourhoods. ADVERTISEMENTLed by Muhannad Al-Halabi, the troupe is dedicated to preserving the Levantine heritage. In a country recovering from years of war, the ensemble brings unity and joy, reminding locals of their rich shared history.

Police have admitted to misidentifying an 11-year-old girl, who was taken to a mental health facility, handcuffed, and injected with antipsychotic drugs, as a missing 20-year-old patient.Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has apologised and launched an investigation into the incident, while Prime Minister Christopher Luxon this morning described it as “incredibly concerning”.Police in Waikato were called to the Fairfield Bridge in Hamilton after a female described as being in her 20s was seen climbing onto the railings at around 6.40am on March 9. “Fearing for her safety, police units, including a police boat, responded immediately, and staff attempted to…

Turkey is cracking down on large protests triggered by the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul Mayor and rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. ADVERTISEMENTTurkish authorities have arrested several journalists at their homes, a media workers’ union said on Monday, amid escalating protests triggered by the imprisonment of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and main rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.The Disk-Basin-Is union said at least eight reporters and photojournalists were detained in what it said was an “attack on press freedoms and the people’s right to learn the truth”.”You cannot hide the truth by silencing journalists!” the union wrote…

Five teenagers will face charges after three vehicles were allegedly stolen from a rural property north of Dargaville, with one colliding with a house while attempting to flee police.Police said three vehicles were stolen from Mamaranui at around 1am on Sunday.Inspector Maria Nordstrom, Whangārei-Kaipara Area Commander, said the vehicles travelled in convoy south into Dargaville where they were spotted by police.”All three vehicles failed to stop for the unit near River Rd, before beginning to drive at excessive speeds.”Police did not pursue the vehicles, she said.”Police soon came across one of these vehicles which had collided with a house on…

By Susan Edmunds of RNZ Plenty of New Zealanders are working into their 70s. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is one. Chief ombudsman Peter Boshier was another, until a rule forced him to resign. Data shows significant numbers of New Zealanders are working longer, even in the industries traditionally seen as physically taxing and potentially requiring an earlier exit. Data from Stats NZ shows there are almost 200,000 New Zealanders aged 65 or older reporting they are still in the workforce. Almost 90,000 are aged over 70. Over-65s made up 10.3 percent of machinery operators and drivers, 8 percent of…

A man’s lung cancer doubled in size after being missed despite nine scans over nine years in Southland Hospital.In a Health and Disability Commissioner report released today, deputy commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found he was not provided an appropriate standard of care.The man had nine scans or x-rays between 2017 and 2022, when advanced stage four cancer was diagnosed and had spread to his spine.The man’s lung tumour was first overlooked during a CT scan at Southland Hospital in 2017, then again during further scans in the following years.Caldwell said there were several missed opportunities to identify the cancer and…