5 h. ago KPop Demon Hunters’ song given classical makeover by Katherine Jenkins

She has tackled famous operas, hymns and sung the national anthem countless times. But this Christmas, Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical reinterpretation of a viral hit song, and learnt a little Korean in the process. Golden, the breakout song from animated film KPop Demon Hunters, became a huge streaming hit in 2025, […]

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5 h. ago Savusavu businesses call for stronger security this festive season

The Savusavu Chamber of Commerce, together with local business houses, is calling for increased supervision and enforcement in Savusavu Town during the Christmas festive season. Chamber President Avikash Pillay says the festive period brings higher traffic volumes, increased shopper activity, and extended business hours, which require stronger coordination between the Savusavu Town Council and the […]

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6 h. ago Fiji FA thanks players, districts, fans and other stakeholders

The past year has once again reminded the Fiji Football Association of the unifying power of football, according to its president Rajesh Patel. In his Christmas and New Year message, Patel says from grassroots programs to club competitions, referees, officials, coaches, volunteers, players, administrators, sponsors, and passionate supporters—everyone played a vital role in strengthening the […]

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3 d. ago Methodist church calls for unity and reflection this Christmas

President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou, has extended Christmas greetings to the people of Fiji, urging citizens to reflect on the true meaning of the festive season.   Rev Turagavou says Christmas is a special time for families, villages and communities to come together and give thanks to […]

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4 d. ago Matanimeke to learn fate this Christmas Eve for brutal murder

Twenty-year-old Timoci Matanimeke, who brutally murdered 60-year-old Nitya Nand on Christmas Eve 2023, will know his fate this Christmas Eve. Matanimeke was convicted earlier this week of murder, aggravated robbery, and criminal trespass in connection with the attack on Nand in his Samabula, Suva home. The court heard that Matanimeke entered Nand’s home with the […]

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7 d. ago Chainsmoking, punching himself: Jim Carrey’s tricks to endure Grinch makeup

Canadian actor Jim Carrey has shared astonishing new details about the extreme lengths he went to in order to survive playing the Grinch in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The film was a box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year in the US. But […]

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1 week ago Canada lists four extremist, insurgent groups as foreign terrorist entities

Canada has added four transnational extremist and insurgent groups to its list of foreign terrorist entities, Canada’s Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the government said was adding 764, Maniac Murder Cult and Terrorgram Collective, calling them “transnational ideologically motivated violent extremist networks” that target young people […]

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1 week ago UK’s Princess Kate celebrates community work at annual Christmas service

Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honour guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her husband and heir to the throne Prince William. The event, which the princess launched, is now in its fifth year, offering the royal […]

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2 w. ago Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August

Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with critically injuring another person in a stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train, just a few months after a Ukrainian refugee riding one of the city’s trains was killed in an unrelated knife attack. Oscar Solarzano, 33, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a […]

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2 w. ago Lifetime announces 13 new holiday movies for Christmas season

Lifetime is rolling out 13 new holiday movies from Nov. 29 to Dec. 20, mixing cozy romance, family-focused stories, and even a holiday thriller. Big names like Brandy Norwood, Arielle Kebbel, Vivica A. Fox, and Jackée Harry headline the slate, with standout titles including: Christmas Everyday – Brandy Norwood stars as a woman juggling family […]

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2 w. ago Gingerbread Labubu, Louvre heist on show at Stockholm Christmas bake

A gingerbread Labubu, the Titanic and a miniature Louvre heist are among 151 edible creations unveiled at Stockholm’s Museum of Architecture and Design for its annual Christmas gingerbread house competition. The exhibition, now in its 35th year, has become a festive tradition, attracting participants of all ages and skill levels – from children to professional […]

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2 w. ago Luigi Mangione in court for hearings over US healthcare executive’s killing

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare (UNH.N), opens new tab executive outside a Manhattan hotel, appeared in state court on Monday as a series of high-stakes hearings on the admissibility of key pieces of evidence at his murder trial kicked off. Mangione, 27, was arrested in December 2024 and charged with […]

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4 w. ago Stallone’s Tulsa King season 3 ends with distillery power shift

“Bourbon and blood” has been the overarching theme of Tulsa King’s third season, with Sylvester Stallone’s reinvigorated gangster going to war with a local liquor titan (and mobster) over the fate of a local distillery. The Paramount+ series began with Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi, now free after a 25-year stint in prison, attempting to […]

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