Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has said he will seek answers from US authorities over the “inexplicable” death of a woman shot by a policeman. Justine Damond, originally from Sydney, was killed in Minneapolis after calling police to report a possible crime. The incident is under investigation by US authorities, who say they cannot compel the officer to give a statement. ...

US President Donald Trump met Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin at a second, previously undisclosed meeting at this month’s G20, it has emerged. They held talks after a formal sit down but the White House has not revealed details of what they discussed. President Trump dismissed suggestions of a “secret dinner” as “fake news”. The two leaders’ relationship is under intense ...

  The Law Association of Zambia has declined to comment on claims by President Edgar Lungu that there is too much politicking in the association. President Lungu has challenged the Law Association of Zambia to form a political party. LAZ President Linda Kasonde declined to comment on the matter when contacted. Meanwhile Ms. Kasonde has welcomed the willingness to dialogue ...

Government has emphasized the need for increased investment in rural areas and in economic multi facility zones. Commerce, trade and industry minister Margaret Mwanakatwe says government has pumped in a lot of money and resources in improving road infrastructure in rural areas in order to encourage investment from the private sectors. Ms Mwanakatwe adds that government has also set aside ...

The Patriotic Front in Mandevu constituency has jumped to the defence of Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo who is alleged to have directed PF youths to attack lawbreakers. PF Mandevu Constituency Chairman Joseph Tamba says the Minister did not direct any youth to attack anyone during a meeting in Mandevu, but encouraged them to work with the Zambia Police in ...

Agriculture Minister Dora Siliya says government has undertaken an integrated approach to increase agricultural production in the country. Speaking when she received feasibility study results on the new Kalungwishi farming block of Lunte District in Northern Province from China Railway Service Group Limited today, Ms. Siliya says the new farm Block will foster government’s integrated approach in increasing livestock and ...

Catholic Bishops to ask incarcerated UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema to share with the nation the basis on which he has disputed the outcome of the 2016 presidential election when they visit him to share the idea of dialogue with President Edgar Lungu Political analyst Alex Ng’oma has appealed to the Catholic Bishops to ask incarcerated UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema to ...

The Muppets Studio have said they fired Steve Whitmire, who had voiced Kermit the Frog for 27 years, for “unacceptable business conduct”. Last week it was announced Whitmire was to be replaced but no reason was given. Whitmire has told the Hollywood Reporter it was because he spoke up against changes being made to the character he felt were against ...

Deadpool generated the most complaints to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) in 2016, the body has revealed. The Marvel film, which was rated 15, received 51 complaints that focused on the level of “bloody violence”. It also attracted complaints about sex references and strong language. Suicide Squad, the DC Comics film, received 31 complaints. Referring to Deadpool, the ...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Tuesday he wants to make more new signings before the season begins next month and batted away fresh doubts about the future of Alexis Sanchez.Wenger is under pressure after the Premier League side failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 20 years, and he is also dealing with persistent doubts ...