World number one Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win his sixth Australian Open title and condemn the Briton to a fifth final defeat. The Serb, 28, won 6-1 7-5 7-6 (7-3) to claim his sixth Melbourne title, tying the record of Australia’s Roy Emerson. Djokovic also draws level with tennis greats Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver ...

Twelve people, including three children, have died in a huge fire at a textile factory in the east of the Russian capital Moscow, officials say. The blaze engulfed some 3,000 sq metres (33,000 sq ft) of the building and took more than five hours to put out. Russia’s child rights commissioner Pavel Astakhov said the victims were migrant workers who ...

The Zambian Voice has added its voice in demanding for mature campaigns from all political parties taking part in this year’s tripartite elections. Executive Director Chilufya Tayali says his organization expects to see campaigns that are based on issues affecting the people in the Country. Mr. Tayali tells QTV that the Zambian Voice wants political parties to tell the people ...

The opposition All People’s Congress (APC) has expressed concern that alleged perpetration of political violence by the ruling PF is now reaching uncontrollable levels. APC president Nason Msoni has observed that the alleged perpetration of political violence by the ruling PF is to unprecedented extent of becoming a danger to all Zambians. Mr. Msoni has referred to recent alleged seizure ...

President Edgar Lungu has described as positive turning point the acceptance of Zambia’s offer to host the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) secretariat in Lusaka. President Lungu says the turning point will be in the unfolding tapestry of Africa’s rich and positive history. He has acknowledged the efforts of the AU Commission (AUC) chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma and ...

The opposition People’s Party has disclosed that he is still assessing which political party his party will support in the forthcoming general elections. PP Leader Mike Mulongoti says it is too early for him to disclose the presidential candidate he will support to ensure that the candidates amasses the 50 percent plus one winning threshold. He says he will announce ...

Veteran BBC broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77, after a short illness, his family has confirmed. In a statement, they said: “Sir Terry Wogan died today after a short but brave battle with cancer. “He passed away surrounded by his family. While we understand he will be missed by many, the family ask that their privacy is respected ...

The main Syrian opposition group has arrived in Geneva, a day after backing down from their threat to boycott the UN-sponsored peace talks. But a spokesman said they stood by their demand for an end to air strikes and blockades before they will negotiate with the Syrian government. Their delegation is due to meet UN envoy Staffan de Mistura on ...

The bridge that was earlier reported to have collapsed and cut off Chiengi District from the rest of the Country is now said to be passable. Sub- Chief Natende of Chiengi District in Luapula province Katele Kalumba has disclosed to Qfm News by telephone that this has been made possible by the intervention of the members of the community. Sub-Chief ...

The ruling PF in Lusaka province says it is not shaken nor moved by the announced alliance among oppositions Democratic Front, 4th Revolution Party and the National Restoration Party (NAREP). PF Lusaka Province Youth Information and Publicity Secretary, Stanley Chiumya says this is because the alliance already has a tribe inclination as leaders of these parties come from the same ...