29 August 2026
Anaya Bangar has hit back at South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp’s criticism. Here is what has been said.
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29 August 2026
Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’ s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.
29 August 2026
Deadly flooding along the China-Nepal border has put a sharp spotlight on how risks from natural disasters in the Himalayas are growing, at the same time that countries in the region are rapidly ...
29 August 2026
At a Kathmandu noticeboard, families put up A4 pictures of their missing loved ones on a noticeboard, as rescuers struggle to access areas only accessible by helicopter after flooding destroyed hundreds of roads and bridges.
29 August 2026
A plug-in solar kit that costs about $1,000 ‘pays for itself in three years’, one expert says Plug-in solar refers to small standalone solar units that could be attached to balconies or used in back yards and plugged into power points, offsetting the energy used by household appliances.
29 August 2026
Fincantieri and Oceania Cruises have launched Oceania Sonata at the Marghera shipyard in Italy. The new luxury cruise ship is currently under construction and is scheduled for delivery in 2027. Paolo Novarino, Senior Director and Project Owner at Oceania Cruises, and Marco Lunardi, Senior Vice President of the Marghera shipyard, attended the launch ceremony. Oceania Sonata to accommodate 1,390 guests Oceania Sonata will have a gross tonnage of approximately 86,000 GT and will accommodate 1,390 guests. The vessel will feature spacious public areas, high levels of comfort and a design focused on delivering an exclusive travel experience.
29 August 2026
A man has been killed and six other people injured after a large sign toppled over and crushed festival-goers.
29 August 2026
The cruise sector is expecting more than $200 million in local economic activity this season as operator Princess Cruises plans to double the number of New Zealand visits.
