World

Troops in LA can detain individuals, military official says, as protests spread across US

U.S. troops deployed in Los Angeles are authorized to detain people until police can arrest them, their commanding officer said on Wednesday, as hundreds of Marines prepared to move into the city as it entered a sixth day of protests.

June 12, 2025 11:44 am
 

Entertainment

Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement

Walt Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab and Comcast’s (CMCSA.O), opens new tab Universal filed a copyright lawsuit against Midjourney on Wednesday, calling its popular AI-powered image generator a “bottomless pit of plagiarism” for its use of the studios’ best-known characters.

June 12, 2025 11:09 am
 

Football

US begins uneasy World Cup countdown as Trump moves Marines to Los Angeles

U.S. cities hosting next year’s FIFA World Cup faced questions on Wednesday about how to reassure international fans concerned by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and travel ban as the year-to-go countdown began.

June 12, 2025 11:02 am
 

World

Israeli gunfire, airstrikes kill 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say

Israeli gunfire and airstrikes killed at least 60 Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, most of them near an aid site operated by the U.S- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in the centre of the enclave, local health officials said.

June 12, 2025 10:43 am
 

Football

FIFA celebrates one year to go until World Cup 26™

On 11 June 2026, the world will come together in North America for the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup 26™.

June 12, 2025 10:34 am
 

Entertainment

‘Lilo & Stitch’ cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ dances to 2nd place

In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, “Lilo & Stitch” still had the edge.

June 12, 2025 9:53 am
 

News

Driver to front court following fatal accident

The driver alleged to have caused the death of a woman following a motor vehicle accident in the Northern Division has been charged.

June 12, 2025 9:50 am
 

Fire

Fire damages bus and truck at Raiwaqa garage

A fire that broke out early this morning along Grantham Road in Raiwaqa has damaged a bus and a truck at a shared garage used by Interlink and Raiwaqa Buses.

June 12, 2025 9:28 am
 

World

Fulbright board resigns citing interference by Trump administration

All members of the board that oversees the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright Program, which facilitates international educational exchanges, have voted to resign over alleged political interference from President Donald Trump’s administration, the board said.

June 12, 2025 8:12 am
 

Entertainment

Rapper Kendrick Lamar lands the biggest wins at the 2025 BET Awards

Kendrick Lamar was the top winner on Monday at the BET Awards, an awards ceremony honoring Black actors, singers and sports stars.

June 12, 2025 8:05 am
 

World

Trump administration launches review of Biden-era defense pact with Australia

President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a formal review of a defense pact that former President Joe Biden made with Australia and the United Kingdom allowing Australia to acquire conventionally armed nuclear submarines, a U.S. defense official told Reuters.

June 12, 2025 7:30 am
 

Rugby

Byrne confident in his chosen 32

FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne remains confident in the final 32-member squad named for the July Test series, despite a few quality players not being part of the squad.

June 12, 2025 6:59 am

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