Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane’s team and a human rights researcher said.

Auckland City FC has clarified they have not submitted an expression of interest for the OFC Pro League.

Three of four independent members of Parliament who are part of the Block of 16 have explained why they voted for the suspension of the standing order on the bill to amend the 2013 Constitution.

Pope Francis, who has been struggling to overcome double pneumonia for almost three weeks, remained in stable condition throughout the day and has not had any new breathing crises, the Vatican said.

Devo Babas are currently at the top of the points standings in the Fiji Bitter 7s Series and are on track to be crowned the series champions following the Marist 7s later this month.

Author Neil Gaiman has described allegations of sexual assault made against him by a former nanny as “a sham” and “invented”.

Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored a last-gasp winner less than a minute after coming on to earn a fortunate 1-0 win against Paris St Germain who dominated their visitors during Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg match.

Raphinha struck a second-half winner to give Barcelona a lion-hearted 1-0 victory at Benfica on Wednesday as they overcame a red card for Pau Cubarsi early in the game to steal an advantage in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane scored once in each half to guide his team to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Bayer Leverkusen in the all-German Champions League round of 16 first-leg match on Wednesday.

A Russian missile smashed into a hotel in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih late on Wednesday, killing two people and injuring 28, the regional governor said.

University of the South Pacific Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia has not resigned.

A Nausori resident is the second patient to undergo successful quadruple graft heart bypass surgery in the country.