New Zealand will approach their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against India with a clean slate and confidence in their ability to upstage the in-form hosts in Mumbai, skipper Kane Williamson said.

Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves will face trial in Spain on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona nightclub last December, a Spanish court said.

The lives of 36 babies at Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital were hanging in the balance, according to medical staff there who said there was no clear mechanism to move them despite an Israeli effort to supply incubators for an evacuation.

First-half goals from Claudio Echeverri and Valentino Acuna and a late strike by Agustin Ruberto helped Argentina stoke their FIFA U-17 World Cup™ flame and beat a spirited Japan side 3-1 in Bandung.

A stunning 90th-minute goal from Joel Ndala earned England a 2-1 comeback win over Iran in Jakarta.

Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified into a severe tropical cyclone, reaching category three status as of midnight.

The Malolo Group is currently experiencing strong winds accompanied by heavy rain.

A widespread power outage is currently affecting the Western Division.

Residents of the Golden Age Home in Lautoka have safely taken shelter at St. Thomas High School.

As Tropical Cyclone Mal tracks closer to the country, certain areas in Nadi are experiencing power outage.

The Water Authority says further deterioration of raw water quality is significantly hindering their system recovery efforts and is affecting water production and reservoir levels at Tamavua Water Treatment Plant.

Captain Cook Cruise ship MS Caledonian Sky is currently taking shelter at Yalobi Bay in Waya Yasawa with no guests on board.