A prominent French film director has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating a case involving female actors, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday.

Novak Djokovic survived a minor scare in his hunt for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy before Iga Swiatek produced a more assured display to reach the third round on an emotional Friday marked by the start of Andy Murray’s farewell.

Hurricane Beryl churned over the Cayman Islands on Thursday as it took aim at some of Mexico’s top tourist resorts, after belting Jamaica with winds that uprooted trees and tore apart buildings.

Roger Waters has dismissed the idea of Pink Floyd reuniting on stage again, saying he is “busy doing other things” including working on a new album and writing a memoir.

The throwing of plastic beer cups onto the pitch during Euro 2024 has become a regular feature of the tournament in Germany, with fans unconcerned at losing their deposits and national associations paying a hefty price with UEFA fines.

A new social infrastructure program has been launched to improve school infrastructure along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

This morning, hundreds of civil servants paraded down Victoria Parade in vibrant bula attire, converging at Albert Park.

Labour has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, according to the exit poll.

President Joe Biden faces close scrutiny in public appearances on Thursday and over the U.S. holiday weekend, as he resists pressure to end his reelection bid after a poor debate performance raised concerns about his stamina and mental acuity.

Russians were braving some of the hottest weather seen in more than a century on Thursday with Moscow breaking a 1917 record and cities across the world’s biggest country sizzling in temperatures well above 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit).

The Coalition Government is actively addressing the challenges posed by depopulation and labour shortages through comprehensive immigration reforms.

As the Junior Bula Boys count down the hours to their first OFC Men’s U19 Nations Cup match against Tahiti, they are resolute in their determination for a blockbusting and positive start.