At least 39 schoolchildren and six teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s southwestern ​Oyo state nearly two months ago ‌have been rescued by security forces, a presidential spokesperson said on Friday.

Three men ​who witnessed the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. agent in Houston on Tuesday have challenged the explanation offered by Immigration and Customs ‌Enforcement, a lawyer for two of the witnesses told reporters in a press conference on Friday.

Spanish biologist and soccer fan Jesus Ortea has named a newly discovered species of sea ​snail in honour of Vozinha, the Cape Verde ‌goalkeeper who stunned fans by denying all goal attempts by Spain in his World Cup debut.

Rugby fans can catch live coverage of the Nations Championship on FBC Sports through the Walesi set-top box or via the Vodafone Play streaming platform.

Two people including a ten-year-old child have died in a fire in Laucala Beach this morning.

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window ​on a Ryanair (RYA.I), opens new tab Boeing 737 flight shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki in Greece on Friday, two airport sources said, forcing the aircraft to make ‌an emergency landing.

The National Federation Party believes that the constitutional review process should not be rushed.

Pacific countries are gaining stronger financial protection against disasters as the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) opens its new headquarters in Suva.

The Bank of South Pacific is urging customers to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated phishing scams after receiving reports of fraudulent websites impersonating the Bank in an attempt to steal customers’ banking credentials.

When Luke Prokop became the first openly gay player under contract with an NHL team five years ago.

For generations, the traditional art of tapa, or masi making has been more than a cultural practice for the people of Taunovo on Vatulele Island, as it has remained one of the village’s main sources of income.

Spain substitute Mikel Merino fired home from close range in the 88th minute to snatch a 2-1 win for his side over injury-hit Belgium ​this morning and set up a semi-final clash with France.