Baleca explores Antarctica and aims to inspire Fijian female mariners
Naina Baleca is one of the ‘coolest’ Fijians as she is currently travelling around the frozen continent of Antarctica for her Nautical Science Diploma studie
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Solar eclipse: Woman shoots drivers, says God told her to because of the eclipse
A US woman checked out of a Florida hotel and told staff that she was going on a God-directed shooting spree because of the solar eclipse, then allegedly shot two drivers
Date for an invasion into Rafah by Israeli military has been set, Israel's PM reveals
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed in a video on his official Telegram account that a date for an invasion into Rafah, where an estimated 1.5 million
Rare 4.8 magnitude quake rattles Northeast
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast Friday morning, according to data from the US Geological Survey, with reports of it being felt
7.4 magnitude quake hits Taiwan, strongest in 25 years
At least nine people have died after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan yesterday, the strongest in 25 years. Rescuers are working to free doze
Woman gives birth mid-flight and baby is gifted 90 free flights
A young traveller is in for a life of adventure after being born mid-flight and then gifted 90 free flights by the airline. A 31-year-old Haitian woman was flying from
People trapped after 26 buildings collapse in Taiwan’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake
People are trapped in Taiwan after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the island this morning caused the collapse of at least 26 buildings, according to Taiwan's Central
7 aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike
An Israeli airstrike has killed at least seven aid workers from a team delivering food to civilians in Gaza, according to nonprofit World Central Kitchen and authorities
Gaza is expected to receive 400 tons of food aid in the coming days as death toll rises
Nearly 400 tons of food aid are expected to arrive in Gaza by ship in the coming days, according to a nongovernmental organization arranging the deliveries. A ship fac
Top UN court orders Israel to allow food and medical aid into Gaza
The UN's top court has unanimously ordered Israel to enable the unhindered flow of aid into Gaza in order to avert a famine. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) s
At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine
45 people have died after a bus plunged off a bridge into a ravine in South Africa. According to the Department of Transport, the bus was carrying 46 passengers, with
6 people missing and presumed dead at Baltimore bridge disaster
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore. The Coast Guard says it had susp
Baltimore bridge rescue effort continues after container ship crash causes collapse
Rescuers are still searching for six roadworkers who were on a bridge that was brought down by an out-of-control container ship in the US city of Baltimore last night.
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the
All four gunmen arrested after 133 killed at concert hall in Moscow
All four gunmen who carried out a deadly attack that killed at least 133 people and injured 140 at a packed concert venue in Moscow, have been arrested. Authorities sa
At least 40 people dead in Moscow concert hall attack
Russian intelligence says that at least 40 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a packed concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow. Russia's Health Minister Mi
Princess of Wales undergoing cancer treatment
The princess of Wales is undergoing cancer treatment. Catherine says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months". But in a positive message,
What’s next for the Prince and Princess of Wales?
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly “shaken and devastated†by the speculation about their marriage circulating, and plan to address Catherineâ
House passes bill that could lead to US ban of TikTok
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the US unless the app parts ways with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. It is a ma
Curry may be considering running for president after NBA career
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has revealed that maybe he would be considering a presidential run at some point after his NBA career. Curry says he has an in
POLL: Americans split on who they trust to do a better job as president
United States President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are poised to secure their party's nomination and gear up to face off in another general election camp