Russian forces have begun a significant counter-offensive against Ukrainian troops who smashed their way into western Russia last month, and have taken some territory back, pro-Russianwar bloggers and a senior Russian commander say.

Paris St Germain welcomed an offer from the French football league’s governing body (LFP) to mediate with Kylian Mbappe over the France forward’s wage dispute following his departure from the Ligue 1 side.

The United States made light of the absence of several top singles players as they began their Davis Cup Finals group stage campaign with victory over Chile.

Shootouts in the western Mexican state of Sinaloa have kindled fears that an intra-cartel war is about to break out in the wake of the arrest of legendary trafficker, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, in July.

Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in the Australian city of Melbourne, with police using tear gas, rubber bullets and pepper spray on parts of the crowd.

One of the longest relationships in Hollywood fashion history is coming to an end.

The iTaukei Trust Fund Board has introduced the SOLESOLEVAKI Framework to assist iTaukei communities in generating income and contributing significantly to the economy.

Out of all the attractions to conduct a team bonding session, members of the Fiji Baby Pearls side decided to visit children from the Fiji School of the Blind as part of their bonding session.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro believes that the reintroduction of scaling in national examinations will address discrepancies between schools in rural and maritime areas compared to urban schools.

Fijian Drua forward Vilive Miramira is using his omission from the Flying Fijians squad in the recent Pacific Nations Cup as fuel for improvement, with the November tests just around the corner.

As the focus intensifies on mental health, advocates have called for an increase in investment on the complex issues that impact all levels of society.

Australian Olympic hockey player Tom Craig has been banned for 12 months, with six months suspended, after he was arrested in Paris for buying cocaine during the Games.