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Tahiti police gather evidence after pro surfer suspended over alleged incident

ABC Australia News - Oct 16, 2026

Police in French Polynesia are gathering evidence following an alleged incident in Tahiti that has led world surf bodies to suspend a professional surfer from competitions.

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Black Foils SailGP team hope Hong Kong launches historic, redemptive 2027 season

Oct 16, 2026

Black Foils SailGP team hope Hong Kong launches historic, redemptive 2027 season

After their season was torched by “the biggest crash in SailGP history”, New Zealand’s Black Foils team are already plotting to use Hong Kong as the launch pad for a historic and redemptive 2027 season. Despite boasting the Olympic gold medal and multiple America’s Cup-winning pair of Blair Tuke and Pete Burling as crew mainstays and co-CEOs, the Kiwi boat is still waiting for its first SailGP title. The 10½-month championship features 13 race weekends, where 13 identical F50 catamarans – up to...

Nina Christen has redefined luxury footwear at Dior and Loewe – now she’s doing it with her own label

Oct 16, 2026

Nina Christen has redefined luxury footwear at Dior and Loewe – now she’s doing it with her own label

Of the Celine alumni who worked under Phoebe Philo and later emerged as influential figures in fashion – including Matthieu Blazy, Daniel Lee, Nadège Vanhee and Michael Rider – Nina Christen is perhaps the least known. Yet the Swiss-Chilean designer is behind some of luxury footwear’s most distinctive silhouettes. If over the last two decades you’ve swapped your pumps for combat boots, square-toe heeled sandals or supple leather loafers, you may have Christen to thank. Besides Celine, her résumé...

Canadian figure skater Gogolev still discovering full potential after breakout season

Oct 15, 2026

Canadian figure skater Gogolev still discovering full potential after breakout season

Stephen Gogolev still can’t quite believe the heights he reached last season. His coach, Benoît Richaud, foresees even higher peaks for Canada’s top men’s figure skater.

Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation

Oct 15, 2026

Cowan handed AFL suspension following illicit substance investigation

The AFL hands down its sanction to Lachie Cowan following an investigation into his use of an illicit substance last weekend.

The ancient Chinese warrior queen who led huge armies to victory and stole a king’s heart

Oct 15, 2026

The ancient Chinese warrior queen who led huge armies to victory and stole a king’s heart

Fu Hao is one of the earliest documented female military generals in history, yet relatively little is known about her. Most of the information gathered about her life is from her tomb. One thing we do know is that she lived during the Shang dynasty (1600BC-1046BC), before the unification of China. Fu’s tomb was excavated in 1976. Its contents led archaeologists to conclude she was a high-ranking royal consort and military general who commanded some of the largest armies of her time. So, who...

Fitness brand Hyrox moves to shut down fake Macau group, says planned race ‘not authorised’

Oct 15, 2026

Fitness brand Hyrox moves to shut down fake Macau group, says planned race ‘not authorised’

Hyrox has warned fans that a group calling itself the Hyrox Association of Macau is not part of the global fitness brand and has no authority to run races in the city. The rapidly growing company said it had already taken official steps to stop the upstart organisation from copying it. According to local media, the new group hosted a dinner on Tuesday in the casino hub to mark its official launch, during which it reportedly unveiled plans for an inaugural “Macau Fitness Run Challenge” at the...

Supercars to return to Phillip Island, plugging hole left by MotoGP exit

Oct 15, 2026

Supercars to return to Phillip Island, plugging hole left by MotoGP exit

The Victorian government has announced a five-year deal to bring the Supercars to Phillip Island, helping offset an $80 million loss caused by losing the MotoGP.

Indian batter Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket

Oct 15, 2026

Indian batter Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket

From 2009 to 2021, Raut represented the Indian tricolour in four Tests, 73 ODIs and 35 T20Is.

Louis van Gaal insists Man City's scandal contributed to 'all the consequences and suffering' that followed his Man United exit - as ex-boss believes 'for sure' his reign would've ended better

Oct 15, 2026

Louis van Gaal insists Man City's scandal contributed to 'all the consequences and suffering' that followed his Man United exit - as ex-boss believes 'for sure' his reign would've ended better

Louis van Gaal has blamed Manchester City's financial doping for the 'suffering' that he endured in his torrid 2016 Man United exit.

NFL legend Emmitt Smith jumps to defense of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and slams 'poor policy' around NFL WAGs

Oct 15, 2026

NFL legend Emmitt Smith jumps to defense of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and slams 'poor policy' around NFL WAGs

The NFL great weighed in on the backlash Swift has faced from fans while attending Chiefs games, where networks often opt to direct much of their attention to the pop superstar in her suite.

Man City charges LIVE: UK Gov stance, Independent Football Regulator claim, new sanctions timeline

Oct 15, 2026

Man City charges LIVE: UK Gov stance, Independent Football Regulator claim, new sanctions timeline

The latest Manchester City news and updates as the saga over breaches of the Premier League's financial rules continues

Meet Steve Buscemi’s new wife, Karen Ho, who attended the Wild Horse Nine screening in London

Oct 15, 2026

Meet Steve Buscemi’s new wife, Karen Ho, who attended the Wild Horse Nine screening in London

After the tragic passing of his wife, Jo Andres, in 2019, Steve Buscemi seems to have found happiness again with his new wife, Karen Ho, whom he married in 2025. On October 9, the Wednesday actor and Ho arrived hand in hand at the screening of his film Wild Horse Nine at the Royal Festival Hall in London during the BFI London Film Festival. Buscemi was previously married to Andres, an artist and filmmaker, for over three decades until she passed away after battling cancer. She was 64 years old....

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