World

UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert

British police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on Wednesday prevented a repeat of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants.

August 9, 2024 9:18 am
 

Entertainment

Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots

While filming “Alien: Romulus,” Cailee Spaeny didn’t have to dig too deep to muster up sheer terror. She was often facing off against real creatures on set — or as close to real as they could get.

August 9, 2024 8:50 am
 

News

Officer charged with multiple sexual offences

A police officer faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and raping a minor.

August 9, 2024 8:30 am
 

World

Harris leads Trump by 5 points in Ipsos poll

Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 42% to 37% in the race for the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, according to an Ipsos poll published on Thursday.

August 9, 2024 8:10 am
 

Sports

McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown

American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her Olympic title on Thursday.

August 9, 2024 8:10 am
 

News

Man facing alleged murder charges to face court

A man has been charged with allegedly murdering his 59-year-old grandmother.

August 9, 2024 8:00 am
 

Court

Two men to front court over alleged financial deception

A man has been charged with allegedly obtaining more than $300 from a member of the public via a mobile money transfer app.

August 9, 2024 7:50 am
 

News

New policy ensures fair trade for all: Professor Prasad

The VAT on goods received from overseas is a measure that will bring about equity.

August 9, 2024 7:39 am
 

World

Israel kills 40 Palestinians in Gaza airstrikes amid fears of wider war

Israeli forces stepped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing at least 40 people, Palestinian medics said, in further battle with Hamas-led militants as Israel braced for potential wider war in the region.

August 9, 2024 7:34 am
 

Entertainment

Michelle Pfeiffer is heading to Montana.

The Oscar nominee will executive produce and star in “Madison,” a new Taylor Sheridan-penned series set in the “Yellowstone” universe, Paramount announced Thursday.

August 9, 2024 7:32 am
 

News

Regional Foreign Affairs Ministers to meet

Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers will meet in their annual convening today in Suva.

August 9, 2024 7:21 am
 

News

Tabuya highlights job disparity

Female students now make up 57% of graduates in tertiary institutions, significantly outpacing males, who represent only 43% of graduates.

August 9, 2024 7:14 am

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