Raducanu sets up Swiatek clash in Melbourne

Bugesera, a district 45km south of Kigali, Rwanda, currently lacks significant development but is poised for transformation through a major airport complex project supported by Qatari funding. Rwandan President Paul Kagame envisions this project as a key element of his legacy, aiming to turn Rwanda from the site of a tragic genocide in 1994 into a prosperous commercial hub and tourist destination, particularly for gorilla trekking. Additionally, Kagame aspires to establish Africa's only Formula One...

In a tense match at Optus Stadium, Aziz Behich scored a last-minute goal, securing Australia's qualification for the World Cup and joining the ranks of past heroes like John Aloisi and Mile Jedinak. Despite being dominated by an under-strength Japan, the Socceroos triumphed, transforming a lackluster performance into a memorable moment for over 57,000 fans. Behich's decisive goal, reminiscent of a historic sporting moment, will be remembered far beyond the game's shortcomings as Australia heads...

SummaryA staff member of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Michael Forbes, resigned after allegations surfaced that he secretly recorded women and audio of sex workers. The accusations arose when a sex worker discovered Forbes' phone recording audio while he was in the shower, leading to the discovery of numerous unauthorized recordings and images. Luxon expressed shock at the incident, emphasized zero tolerance for such behavior, and called for a review of privacy laws and...

In Washington, days before a murder trial for Kavon Young was to commence, prosecutors deemed the DNA evidence implicating him unreliable, despite it initially matching the victim John Pernell's fingernails with a probability of 1 in 3.4 billion. The private lab responsible for the analysis lost the evidence, preventing retesting, which led to outrage from Pernell's family, who seek clarity on the situation. Young was released after over five years in custody, and the city’s...

Te Pāti Māori has strongly criticized a contentious debate resulting in unprecedented penalties for three of its MPs, including co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, who received 21-day suspensions, while Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was suspended for seven days. The debate was marked by disruptions, including heckling and derogatory comments, with Waititi notably brandishing a noose, prompting concerns from the Opposition about setting a dangerous precedent. Previously, the longest parliamentary suspension was three sitting days, making this...

SummaryKenya will utilize the 60,000-capacity Kasarani Stadium and the 22,000-seater Nyayo National Stadium for the upcoming CHAN tournament, though concerns remain about infrastructure at Nyayo, particularly regarding a perimeter wall and traffic management systems. Local organizing committee CEO Mike Rabar noted that while some elements were successful during a previous game, improvements are needed before the tournament, including connectivity and power issues. The sports ministers from the three host nations have committed to a $39m...