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[Photo: FILE] A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his teenage cousin. The offences were committed over several years, with the High Court finding that he repeatedly exploited his close family relationship with the victim. The man was found guilty on one count of indecent assault, two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape. High Court judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe, while delivering the sentence, said the offending was of extremely high seriousness, highlighting that the victim was repeatedly sexually exploited…
[Source: Reuters] Piotr Mirowski occupies a rare space where theatre improvisation overlaps with artificial intelligence research. The Poland-born computer scientist and actor has spent years experimenting with the ways that performers, audiences and language models can interact, producing hundreds of live shows and a body of academic research. Now a visiting researcher at Goldsmiths, University of London, Mirowski is preparing to take his latest production, “Improbotics Presents: Artificial Reality,” a high-tech satire in which a robot performs alongside a human cast, to this month’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Speaking with Reuters from London ahead of the show, he discusses the possibilities…
[Source: Reuters] In an age when viewers can drift from TikTok to Netflix to YouTube within minutes, the World Cup remains a rare thing: a live event that can capture the attention of a huge, simultaneous worldwide audience. Banijay Live, part of Banijay Entertainment that is behind hit TV franchises including “MasterChef,” “Big Brother,” and “The Traitors,” is producing the tournament’s closing ceremony on July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Marco Bassetti, its chief executive, says earning that kind of global attention is harder than ever — and keeping it depends on understanding local culture. Bassetti, who…
[Source: Reuters] A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru, killing 13 people, Peru’s government said. Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications said in a statement that the plane was carrying 11 foreign tourists — German, Italian and Spanish visitors — and two crew members. The Ministry said the plane crashed in the area of Socos, approximately 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Nazca and roughly 19 km (12 miles) from the Nazca Lines site. The small plane, a Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft, belonged to the local…
[Source: Reuters] Three people died after a gunman opened fire in a shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to a city spokesman. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters the shooter was dead and the threat to the community was over. An active shooter incident was reported at around 2:30 p.m. local time (2030 GMT) near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in a high-traffic commercial area, the city’s public information coordinator, Josh Palmer, told Reuters. About an hour later, “it was determined that the shooter was no longer a threat,” Palmer said.Article continues after advertisement During a…
[Source: File] Suva Grammar School captain Brendan Leo says his side is already looking ahead to the Vodafone Deans Under-18 quarter-finals after overcoming Ratu Luke Memorial School in yesterday’s elimination clash. The victory keeps Grammar’s national title hopes alive, but Leo knows bigger challenges lie ahead as the competition enters the knockout stages. The skipper also took time to acknowledge the support the team has received throughout the season. “It hasn’t been an easy journey and we’d like to thank them for always being with us throughout tough times and in times where we celebrate.”Article continues after advertisement With the…
The police are continuing investigations into the death of a 12-year-old boy in Wailoku, Tamavua, with officers gathering statements from residents in the area. Police confirm a 29-year-old man remains in custody in relation to the case as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The boy was reported missing by his mother after he failed to return home on Wednesday evening. He was last seen playing at a neighbor’s home.Article continues after advertisement His body was discovered near his home around midday on Friday, following which the man was taken into police custody. Source link
[Source: Reuters] Wildfires fanned by gale-force winds burned across multiple areas of Greece, forcing residents to flee as conditions worsened again in parts of Spain and France. In one escalating Greek blaze, firefighters, police and ambulances slowly withdrew before a huge wall of fire and smoke engulfing forests and shrub near Porto Germeno on the Gulf of Corinth 60 km (40 miles) northwest of Athens. “The situation is extremely hard, especially today. We have really strong winds, gusts exceeding 73 kph (45 mph). The direction of the fire can’t be determined easily,” doctor and first responder Giorgos Doulas said. Europe…
Cancer patients are set to benefit from the country’s first radiotherapy centre, with the Government allocating $41 million in the 2026–2027 Budget to build the long-awaited facility. The investment is expected to improve access to life-saving treatment and reduce the need for patients to travel overseas for radiotherapy. The World Health Organization estimates that around 400,000 children and adolescents develop cancer each year, underscoring the need for timely diagnosis and access to specialised treatment. Parents in Wows Kids Foundation Alumita Seru say the Government’s investment is a major step forward for families facing the costs of travel, accommodation and medical…
[Photo: FILE] Almost eight out of every ten five-year-old children in Fiji have tooth decay, raising concerns about the country’s oral health among young people. Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa raised concerns over the country’s oral health situation during National Toothbrushing Day celebrations, saying dental problems continue to affect children from an early age. Ravunawa says by the time students reach ages 12 and 15, around half are already experiencing cavities. He says a major concern is that many teenagers suffering from tooth decay have not visited a dentist for treatment.Article continues after advertisement Ravunawa stresses that poor oral…