The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if President Donald Trump decides negotiations with congressional Democrats to end a partial government shutdown are “absolutely going nowhere,” a senior White House official said on Sunday.

The Brisbane Broncos have claimed the NRL premiership last night, defeating the Melbourne Storm 26-22 in a thrilling Grand Final at Accor Stadium.

Crystal Palace’s club record 19-game unbeaten run came to an end following a 2-1 loss to Everton on Sunday, but how they failed to get all three points, or at least a draw, is a source of huge frustration for manager Oliver Glasner.

Jannik Sinner’s bid to retain his Shanghai Masters title ended in agonising fashion on Sunday when the world number two was forced to retire mid-match against Tallon Griekspoor due to debilitating cramp in humid conditions.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says they are working with agencies, especially the Fiji Police, to identify “drug red zone” schools in need of counsellors.

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu has urged the Fiji Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientists president to submit the names of those staff who are owed overtime.

Speaking at a Pinktober gathering this week, CWM Consultant General Surgeon Dr. Ilaitia Delasau urged anyone living with breast cancer or other forms of cancer to seek prompt medical attention at their nearest clinic.

Six inmates serving life sentences have been granted a presidential pardon and released after serving between 15 and 20 years.

Many people are gathering at the Valelevu Grounds to witness the opening of the 2025 Vodafone Nasinu Festival, in which seven contestants are competing for the crown.

The Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change group has been awarded the 2025 Right Livelihood Award.

The Pacific Recycling Foundation and Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited are aligning their internal teams with the vision, messages, and solutions ahead of the Vaka Forum Series launch later this year.

A federal judge again threw out a lawsuit by a man who accused grunge rock band Nirvana of distributing child pornography by using a photograph of him as a naked, swimming baby on the cover of its breakthrough 1991 album “Nevermind.”