TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020
TikTok was the world's most downloaded app in 2020 as it took the top spot from Facebook Messenger. That's according to digital analytics company App Annie. The Chi
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns in wake of harassment report
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned after an inquiry found that he sexually harassed multiple women, prompting efforts to remove him. The resignation will take
Lionel Messi reportedly agrees to Paris St-Germain deal
There are reports that Lionel Messi has agreed to a two-year deal to join Paris St-Germain following his shock exit from Barcelona. BBC Sports reports a PSG news c
Prof Ahluwalia looks forward to instilling stability & good governance at USP
Newly re-appointed USP Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia says he looks forward to instilling stability and ensuring that USP adheres to principles of
New-season of Stranger Things in 2022
It's been confirmed that a new season of Stranger Things will premiere on Netflix in 2022. Netflix has released an exciting new teaser. There aren’t many ear
R Kelly: Jury selection begins in singer's sex trafficking trial
R&B singer R Kelly has appeared in court in New York, as jury selection for his sex trafficking trial begins. It comes more than two years after he was charged wit
New normal for Palau after herd immunity
Palau is settling into a new normal. That country is seeing a return of tourists after it says it has achieved herd immunity against COVID-19 among its adult populatio
Smallest baby at birth home after 13 months in Singapore hospital
A baby thought to be the world's smallest at birth has been discharged from a Singapore Hospital after 13 months of intensive treatment. Kwek Yu Xuan was just 212g â
UN Climate Report says human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and sometimes irreversible ways
There is no doubt that human activities are responsible for climate change. That’s the finding of a new study by the UN’s intergovernmental panel on clim
Wallabies looking to rectify second half fade as confidence grows
After their second-half comeback, the Wallabies are hoping to fix their slow second half as they push to upset the All Blacks and send the Bledisloe Cup to a decider in P
Taylor Swift drops cryptic video for re-release of 'Red'
Taylor Swift is hinting at the music and collaborators on the long-awaited re-release of "Red." CNN reports the singer has shared a mysterious video of a vault, openin
Russians win most medals since 2004 despite competing as ROC because of ban
Russian athletes are going home with their most medals since 2004 even though their team, flag and anthem were officially banned from the Tokyo Olympics. BBC News repo
The USA win gold in women's basketball
The U.S. women's basketball team has won its seventh consecutive gold medal with a 90-75 victory over Japan at Tokyo 2020. Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have become the f
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge successfully defends Olympic marathon title
Eliud Kipchoge says he has "fulfilled" his legacy after the Kenyan became the first athlete since 1980 to retain an Olympic marathon title at Tokyo 2020. Kipchoge, onl
13% reduction in overall crime but cases of breaching COVID-safe measures continue to be an issue - Qiliho
There has been a 13% reduction in the overall crime rate for the first 7-months of this year but cases of people failing to comply with orders about COVID-19 safe measure
German pentathlon coach thrown out of Tokyo 2020 for punching horse
A German coach has been thrown out of the Olympics for appearing to punch a horse who was refusing to jump or trot during the modern pentathlon. Coach Kim Raisner was
Foster 'disappointed' with All Blacks' finish in Bledisloe win
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has given a blunt review of his side's 33-25 win over the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Test last night, saying the final 15 minutes of the
Man still admitted at CWM Hospital following cane knife attack
A man who was allegedly attacked by his 18-year-old wife on Friday at a village in Tailevu is still admitted at the CWM Hospital. He sustained serious injuries. She
Israel's Linoy Ashram ends Russian dominance in rhythmic gymnastics at Tokyo 2020
Israel's Linoy Ashram has caused a huge upset in the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final, becoming the first non-Russian champion since 1996. The 2
Allyson Felix overtakes Carl Lewis as most decorated US track & field athlete after another gold at Tokyo 2020
Allyson Felix has overtaken Carl Lewis as the most decorated American track and field athlete after helping Team USA to Olympic gold in the 4x400m relay. BBC News repo
Japan beat USA to win first Olympic baseball gold medal
Japan has won gold in baseball at Tokyo 2020 after beating the United States. The hosts won 2-0 in a largely empty Yokohama Baseball Stadium. The victory means Team