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NEW Zealand was hit by a fourth earthquake as video showed a tsunami wave surging towards the shore. Terrified residents had fled to high ground ground before another quake struck the Kermadec Islands around noon on Friday. The 6.5 magnitude quake struck at 12.12pm local time and followed one of 8.1 by the islands, off northeastern New Zealand on Friday morning. New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency issued a tsunami warning after the earlier earthquake struck around 8.29am time at a depth of six miles. People across the country had been woken up by a rumbling sound as their houses shook after the quakes struck. Video showed large surges of water coming ashore at Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast of the country. Gina Chaffey-Aupouri​, who has lived there for the last 60 years, told Stuff.co.nz she has never seen anything like it as she watched from the hill above as the water move in strange ways. “This is the first time I’ve ever seen a surge," she … [Read more...] about New Zealand is rocked by FOURTH earthquake as tsunami warning is eased after disturbing video shows huge wave surge

Holidaymakers face paying more for a UK seaside break this summer, with demand for staycations driving up the cost of accommodation by an average of 35% compared to last year. A study by consumer group Which? indicated prices have been hiked in 10 of the UK's most visited beach destinations, including St Ives, Whitby, Llandudno and Brighton. Live COVID updates from the UK and across the world Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 'Great uncertainty' around foreign holidays Under Boris Johnson 's road map for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions, people in England could be allowed to stay in self-contained accommodation such as holiday lets from 12 April. Meanwhile, foreign holidays, which may be permitted from 17 May, are likely to involve restrictions and conditions such as COVID-19 testing and self-isolation periods. Advertisement It comes as Cyprus said it will let British tourists who … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Staycation surge hikes up cost of seaside holiday lets

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell Oprah interview could burn the couple's final bridge with Prince Philip and the Queen, it has been claimed. Royal expert Victoria Murphy said the Oprah interview put the popularity of the monarchy on the line. But she said the row had gone beyond criticism of the institution — and could burn any personal bridges Harry and Meghan still have. "There's only so much you can separate the individuals and the people from their roles and the positions that they have within "The Firm", and if you're attacking one, then you're also attacking the other," she added. The news comes as the Duke of Edinburgh, who is just three months from his 100th birthday, underwent surgery for a pre-existing heart condition. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "The Duke of Edinburgh yesterday underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. "His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for … [Read more...] about Prince Philip latest news – Harry and Meghan ‘could burn final bridge’ with stricken Duke and Queen with Oprah interview

Prince Philip has been moved back to King Edward VII's Hospital following a "successful procedure" for a pre-existing heart condition. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "Following The Duke of Edinburgh's successful procedure at St Bartholomew's Hospital on Wednesday, His Royal Highness has been transferred to King Edward VII's Hospital this morning. The Duke is expected to remain in hospital for continuing treatment for a number of days." The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to King Edward VII's hospital 18 days ago for an infection. He was later transferred to St Bartholomew's, which has a specialist cardiac centre, for treatment for a pre-existing heart problem. The exact reason for his initial admission was not disclosed, but it was not related to coronavirus . Advertisement He was visited by his eldest son the Prince of Wales four days after his initial admission. Charles had made a 200-mile round trip and stayed for around 30 … [Read more...] about Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh moved back to private hospital following procedure for heart condition

A 29-YEAR-OLD woman was found murdered in a Leicester cul-de-sac, police say. The woman was found injured in the early hours of yesterday morning and pronounced dead at the scene. A man, who is from Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody, police said. Residents last night told of their shock after her body was found lying in the street. In a statement last night, the force said: "Officers were called by a member of the public to the area at 2.25am after a 29-year-old woman was found injured lying on the pavement in the street. "Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended. Sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene." The area remains cordoned off while cops probe the area, including making CCTV checks and speaking to residents. The woman was found in Uppingham Close, a cul-de-sac off Uppingham Road. A pensioner, who did not wish be named, who lives opposite the spot where the tragic 29-year-old was … [Read more...] about Woman, 29, is found ‘murdered’ in Leicester cul-de-sac as cops arrest man and residents tell of shock