Beyoncé calls for criminal charges against officers who killed a black woman
Pop star Beyoncé has demanded justice for a black woman killed by Police in a letter to the Attorney General in the US state of Kentucky. The singer urged Kentucky
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COVID-19 : Beijing spike continues with 36 new cases
Beijing has recorded 36 new locally-transmitted coronavirus cases, amid fears of a second wave in the Chinese capital. Another 36 cases were also recorded on Saturday.
Man arrested as cocaine and meth is found in Laucala Beach raid
A 22-year-old man who was allegedly found with cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana at his apartment in Laucala Beach last Thursday will front the Nasinu Magistrates C
Atlanta Police shooting of black man condemned
The shooting of another African-American man during a US arrest has prompted fresh condemnation of the use of deadly force by Police. 27-year-old Rayshard Brook was sh
Five breach of curfew arrests last night
Five arrests were made last night for breach of the nationwide curfew hours. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the lone case recorded in the Western Division in
Real Madrid get 3-1 win over Eibar
Real Madrid has resumed their Spanish La Liga campaign by marking boss Zinedine Zidane's 200th game in charge with a 3-1 win over Eibar in unusual surroundings. The Be
Blues lead Super Rugby Aotearoa
The Blues now lead the Super Rugby Aotearoa points table with 4 points after Round 1 of competition. The Highlanders who also have 4 points are in second place due to
US man, 70, gets a million-dollar medical bill
A 70-year-old man who nearly died of coronavirus has reportedly been handed a 1.1 million US dollars medical bill in the US. The Seattle Times reports that Michael Flo
More lockdown easing in Australia
Australia's two largest states, New South Wales and Victoria have announced their latest plans to ease lockdown restrictions. NSW officials have told the BBC the 50-pe
Rajput who played Manav in Pavitra Rishta dies at 34
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput who became a household name for his role as Manav in the hit show Pavitra Rishta has passed away at the age of 34. Mumbai Police t
Police clarify no USP students were taken in yesterday
Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says there were no University of the South Pacific students that were taken in yesterday. There was a social media post widely shared y
PlayStation 5: Sony gives first look at the PS5 console
Sony has given gamers a first look at the design of its next console as well as some of the titles it will play. The PlayStation 5 has a black core surrounded by curve
PlayStation 5: Sony kicks off launch with Spider-Man Miles Morales game
Sony has kicked off its PlayStation 5 launch event with a first look at Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The video game centres on the star of the firm's recent hit movie -
Two men arrested for allegedly trying to break into a shop during curfew hours
Six people will appear in court today for allegedly breaching curfew restrictions. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says there were two cases reported at the Rakira
Special USP Council meeting soon
A special meeting of the USP Council will be called soon. USP Pro-Chancellor Winston Thompson says just because one USP Council member asks for a meeting does not mean
Lady Antebellum: US band change name to Lady A over slave-era links
Chart-topping US pop group Lady Antebellum have changed their name to Lady A because Antebellum has connotations with the slavery era. The Nashville trio have won five
Acting USP VC looks into why USP Library services are not being provided
USP’s Acting Vice-Chancellor Derrick Armstrong says he has asked his team to provide information to him about what is happening in the Laucala Campus as the USP Li
USPSA does not recognise the Acting USP Vice-Chancellor
The University of the South Pacific Students Association says its stand is clear and it does not recognise the Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Derrick Armstrong who was
Man arrested after 40 rapes in a Nigerian Town
Nigerian police say they have arrested a man after 40 people were raped in one town over the period of a year. BBC News reports a mother in the northern town Dangora c
4-year-old girl allegedly raped in Lautoka
An investigation is underway regarding the rape of a 4-year-old girl in her home in Lautoka over the weekend. According to Police, the girl had gone to sleep with her
Australia is concerned and wants special meeting of USP Council
Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne says they are concerned about leadership issues at the University of the South Pacific. She says they have