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Macpherson is now in remission. Photo: FELIX HORHAGER Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer seven years ago and is now in remission. Macpherson, who was known as 'The Body' at the peak of her career in the 1980s and '90s, told the Australian Woman's Weekly in an exclusive interview that she learned of the cancer after having a lump removed in 2017. The model, who turned 60 earlier this year, has publised a memoir Elle: Life, Lessons and Learning to Trust Yourself, in which she writes about her holistic approach to wellness and deciding not to follow the advice of her doctor. The Cancer Society of New Zealand is clear that there is no evidence that any type of complimentary or alternative therapy prevents or cures cancer. They say convent...

British singer-songwriter Elton John. Photo: AFP / Angela Weiss Sir Elton John has revealed he has been left with limited vision after recently battling a severe infection. "Over the summer, I've been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye," the British singer-songwriter posted on Instagram to his fans. "I am healing, but it's an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye. "I am so grateful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me over the last several weeks." John, well known for his hits 'Tiny Dancer', 'Rocket Man' and 'Candle In The Wind', said he had been quietly recuperating at home and was positive about his healing ...

Locals in Tebikenikora, a village in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the area in 2011 to discuss villagers’ concerns about the effects of climate change on their low-lying land. Photo: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Pacific Islanders hoping to flee the consequences of climate change and migrate to Aotearoa currently need to pay $1385 for the visa application, pass a health test, be under 45, and have a job offer. And they must also be lucky enough to have their name drawn from a ballot. World Vision advocacy and research advisor Dr Olivia Yates says Aotearoa's current immigration settings are not suitable for people migrating for climate-related reasons; termed "climate mobility." "Our immigration is set up to cater more for employment pathways tha...

Firefighters carry an injured migrant on a stretcher after the sinking of a migrant boat attempting to cross the English Channel. Photo: Denis Charlet / AFP By Amina Ismail, Reuters At least 12 migrants died after their boat capsized on its way across the Channel to Britain, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, adding that rescue operations were underway to find two people still missing. In a sign of the severity of the situation, Darmanin said he would travel to the site, near the town of Boulogne-sur-Mer, later in the afternoon. Tackling illegal immigration has been a priority for both the British and French governments. More than 2000 people have arrived in Britain on small boats over the past seven days, according to UK government figures. Last week, French President Emman...