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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30 h. ago FRU set to launches nationwide union audits to boost standards

Fiji Rugby Union will kick start next year with a series of visitations to all their unions across the country as they look to lift the standard of operations. He adds that this year has been a bumpy one for FRU, and they want to start next year on a high note, and they will […]

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3 d. ago Taylor Swift gives an ‘early gift’ to fans this holiday season

Dropping the first two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries the day before her birthday apparently wasn’t enough of a gift from Taylor Swift to her fans. The final two episodes of “The End of an Era” docuseries have been moved up to December 23, the streaming service said Thursday, describing it as “an early gift […]

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4 d. ago Coachella looks from Lady Gaga to Sabrina Carpenter – and the costumes that can make or break careers

Lisa recently had a broken corset strap. The K-Pop superstar and White Lotus cast member was waiting to greet fans at her Los Angeles hotel, but one wrong step outside her suite, and suddenly it wouldn’t have been a photo opportunity – it would have been a serious wardrobe malfunction. “I always put a back-up […]

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7 d. ago Messi’s India tour off to chaotic start, angry fans storm field

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start overnight with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalise a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. The Times of India reported that many ticket-holders said that they failed to see Messi at […]

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1 week ago World Cup ticket prices ‘monumental betrayal’ say fans’ group

Supporters hoping to attend next year’s World Cup final face paying thousands of pounds for the cheapest ticket. Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe has said it is “astonished” by Fifa’s “extortionate” pricing strategy, and called for ticket sales to be “halted immediately”. The Football Supporters’ Association’s England Fans’ Embassy said it was a “slap in […]

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1 week ago Heavy rains trigger widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest

Heavy rains drenching the Pacific Northwest triggered flooding on Thursday across much of the Pacific Northwest from Oregon north through Washington state and into British Columbia, closing dozens of roads and prompting widespread evacuations. The intense downpours began earlier in the week, swept into the region by a storm system meteorologists call an atmospheric river, […]

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1 week ago Sony MAX announces World TV Premiere of Saiyaara on December 20

When the year was all about loud blockbusters, along came Saiyaara, which became the biggest love story of the decade. After creating a storm at the box office and emerging as a massive blockbuster, the film is now all set to reach an even wider audience, ready to touch hearts across metros and the hinterlands […]

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1 week ago New land titles bring security and fresh start for Nadi settlement

Residents of Ledrusasa in Nadi were over the moon last night after receiving their land leases from the Housing Minister. They had endured significant setbacks due to the absence of a scheme plan from when the project started. Homes were constructed without a proper layout, leading to major challenges for the Ministry. Minister for Housing […]

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1 week ago India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaos

India’s IndiGo (INGL.NS), opens new tab is battling growing passenger fury over delays in finding and delivering thousands of stranded bags, with social media flooded with photos of luggage piling up at airports after last week’s large-scale flight disruptions. IndiGo, which has 65% of the domestic market, has apologised after cancelling more than 2,000 flights […]

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2 w. ago Hong Kong election turnout in focus amid anger over deadly fire

Hong Kong voter turnout will be in focus in an election on Sunday, with the population still grieving and traumatised after the worst fire in nearly 80 years that has authorities scrambling to avoid a broader public backlash. Residents are angry over the blaze that killed at least 159 people and took nearly two days […]

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2 w. ago Basiyalo claims best sports award, inspires young women in journalism

Thriving in a field predominantly known to be male-dominated is not something Taina Basiyalo, a sports journalist at Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, ever dreamt of achieving. However, last night the unexpected happened when her name was announced for the Television and Video Best Sports Award at the Fiji Media Achievement Excellence Awards-the first to be held after a […]

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2 w. ago Fijian Flying Circus ready to light up NZ festivals in February 2026

Fiji’s acclaimed Fijian Flying Circus is set to make its debut tour of New Zealand in 2026, backed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the New Zealand High Commission in Suva. New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Charlotte Darlow, joined VOU performers and Director Sachiko Soro in Suva to announce […]

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2 w. ago Sri Lanka cyclone survivors afraid to go home, stuck in relief centres

Residents of Kithulbadde village in central Sri Lanka say they have been left in the lurch after last week’s deadly cyclone and many are stuck in relief centres as damaged infrastructure has made them wary of returning home. About 479 people were killed in the storm, which brought intense winds and the worst floods in […]

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2 w. ago Australia’s Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision. One of Australia’s most successful bowlers with 562 wickets, Lyon was dropped for his first home test since […]

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2 w. ago 7,000 seedlings mark start of The Wonderful Company’s farm plan

The Wonderful Company, parent company of FIJI Water has taken a major step in its agricultural expansion, with the first batch of seedlings arriving in Waiqele, Vanua Levu. The pilot project will grow Persian limes, Mexican limes, lemons and papayas, marking the start of what the company says is a long-term investment in Fiji’s agriculture […]

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2 w. ago Popular shows cancelled in 2025 as networks cut fan favourites

Heartbreak was almost guaranteed in 2025 as networks and streamers cut several well-loved shows, leaving fans without the characters and stories they had grown attached to. As the year closes, a number of cancellations still sting. Poker Face ended far too soon, despite a strong second season and a finale that opened the door to […]

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2 w. ago NRL clubs secure signings and extensions ahead of 2026 season

Melbourne Storm have reshaped their pack by signing former Knight Jack Hetherington on a one-year deal to cover the loss of Eli Katoa, who will miss the 2026 season through injury. They’ve also added playmaker Trent Toelau and hooker Manaia Waitere, while locking in captain and Kangaroos hooker Harry Grant until the end of 2028. […]

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2 w. ago Messi and Ronaldo take enduring rivalry to record sixth World Cup

Two adjacent transparent bins in London became the venue for a silent but heated debate in 2015, with smokers depositing their stubbed-out butts to settle a burning question: who was the best soccer player in the world, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? As a way to encourage people to use bins for their butts, the […]

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2 w. ago Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed

The death toll from cyclone-induced floods and landslides in Indonesia passed 600 as rescuers battled to clear roads and improved weather conditions revealed the scale of a disaster that has killed nearly 800 people in Southeast Asia. Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have suffered devastation after a rare tropical storm formed in the Malacca Strait unleashed […]

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