Sports

French president Macron declares Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open

French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games open during an opening ceremony that was being held on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde.

August 29, 2024 10:20 am
 

Rugby

Karawalevu sails with Drua

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has announced the official signing of Flying Fijians fullback Vuate Karawalevu.

August 29, 2024 10:19 am
 

Cricket

Gospel U13 ready for NZ tour

Thirteen students from Gospel Primary School are gearing up for the 2024 Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools Games in Tauranga, New Zealand next week.

August 29, 2024 10:07 am
 

Entertainment

Todd Bridges doesn’t think there will ever be another Gary Coleman

Actor Gary Coleman was 42 when he died following a brain hemorrhage in 2010.

August 29, 2024 10:05 am
 

Business

Air New Zealand warns of inflation, competition impact in first-half of 2025

Air New Zealand (AIR.NZ), opens new tab reported a 61% slump in 2024 profit and warned of a potential impact from sticky inflation, intense competition and engine-related maintenance issues in the first half of fiscal 2025.

August 29, 2024 9:44 am
 

World

Britain urged to raise pension contributions to close gender gap

The minimum amount that workers and employers in Britain put into pension pots should be raised to help plug a retirement cash gap between men and women, and boost investment in productive assets, pensions consultant Mercer said on Wednesday.

August 29, 2024 9:30 am
 

Entertainment

Beyoncé hype ran high then popped like a balloon at the DNC

You may want to avoid the Beyhive today, as it is buzzing and ready to sting.

August 29, 2024 9:27 am
 

Entertainment

Gruffalo's Child to go on limited edition 50p coin

The Gruffalo’s Child will appear on a new commemorative 50p coin to mark 20 years since the story was first published.

August 29, 2024 8:31 am
 

World

Japan issues emergency warning as powerful Typhoon Shanshan nears

Southwestern Japan braced on Wednesday for what officials say could be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region, as some residents in the path of Typhoon Shanshan were ordered to evacuate and major firms like Toyota, opens new tab closed factories.

August 29, 2024 8:20 am
 

Business

Snacking giant warns against regulation under $22b plan

The parent company of one of Australia’s most loved chocolate brands has warned against increasing regulation under Labor’s signature $22.7 billion manufacturing package.

August 29, 2024 8:18 am
 

Entertainment

Matthews says desert marathon was 'humbling'

Made In Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews says running 30 marathons in 30 days was “a humbling experience” after completing The Great Desert Challenge in Jordan.

August 29, 2024 7:50 am
 

World

Chinese, US officials discuss new round of talks between Biden and Xi

Top Chinese and U.S. officials discussed holding fresh talks between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the near future, the two countries said on Wednesday during high-level meetings in Beijing.

August 29, 2024 7:40 am

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