Brazil’s state of Para has delayed the deadline for the introduction of tracking devices in its cattle herds, a blow to environmental efforts to introduce a regional policy that advocates say is key in preventing deforestation.

Sports legends from outside of soccer, including football’s Tom Brady, basketball’s Shaquille O’Neal, hockey’s Wayne Gretzky and current All-Star baseball player Aaron Judge, will assist with the World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, D.C.

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations to demand Russia “ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported” and urge Moscow to stop the practice.

Laurence Fishburne has plenty of memories from his time shooting the iconic franchise The Matrix — and some of them still live in his bones.

Free condom access has become one of the most significant changes at the Daviqele Health Centre, as the facility launches a revamped waiting area aimed at breaking stigma and improving community health literacy.

The Suva Magistrates Court has sentenced former Court officer, Isoa Matanitobua, to 25 months’ imprisonment after he was found guilty of five counts of giving false information to a public servant and five counts of general dishonesty causing a loss.

Qalito Island has welcomed back the Fijian Crested Iguana for the first time since the early 1980s, marking a significant step in the recovery of one of Fiji’s most threatened reptiles.

Sara Haines has once again been censored for using profanity during a live broadcast of The View, weeks after she said “f—” on the air when celebrity mentalist Oz Pearlman revealed her ATM PIN on the show.

Lithuania’s Vilnius airport suspended flights for a second time due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the operator said in a statement, the latest in a string of such incidents in recent months.

The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations have been announced, marking a major moment in the awards season ahead of the Oscars. Ira Sachs’ Peter Hujar’s Day leads the film categories with five nominations, including acting nods for Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw. Keke Palmer and SZA also earned recognition for their work in the hit comedy One of Them Days, which is nominated for Best First Feature.

Peru’s electoral authority will provide bulletproof vests to presidential candidates ahead of April’s elections after a spate of attacks on politicians in the Andean nation.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has welcomed Fiji’s Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, describing it as both exciting and favourable as preparations begin for the expanded 24-team tournament in Australia.