World

Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth

Cuts to aid budgets are threatening to undermine years of progress in reducing the number of women dying during pregnancy and childbirth, and could lead to a rise in deaths, the United Nations has warned.

April 7, 2025 11:29 am
 

Entertainment

FKA Twigs cancels Coachella appearance and remaining tour dates

British singer FKA Twigs has announced she is canceling a series of live shows she was scheduled to perform after experiencing what she described as “ongoing visa issues.”

April 7, 2025 11:06 am
 

News

New FCS Commissioner calls for unity

The Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service has made a call for unity within the institution.

April 7, 2025 10:28 am
 

World

Around 30 dead in Congo capital flooding

Around 30 people have died in flooding in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital Kinshasa, the provincial health minister said on Sunday, as torrential rains over the weekend destroyed homes and roads.

April 7, 2025 10:27 am
 

Sevens

Pools announced for Los Angeles 7s

The pools for the HSBC Sevens World Championship in Los Angeles have been confirmed.

April 7, 2025 10:22 am
 

News

Unemployed Fijians prioritized for PALM Scheme

Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh stresses that unemployed Fijians will be prioritized for selection to work under the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme.

April 7, 2025 10:20 am
 

Entertainment

Hollywood eyes summer with anticipation, 50 years after 'Jaws'

A half-century ago, in June 1975, “Jaws” swam into theaters, gave audiences a good scare and rewrote movie history.

April 7, 2025 10:05 am
 

News

Police partners with ESR NZ to boost forensic standards

The Fiji Police Forensic Chemistry Unit is working towards gaining international accreditation as part of its efforts to strengthen the quality and reliability of forensic services in the country.

April 7, 2025 10:04 am
 

Entertainment

"Giant" Dahl drama and Benjamin Button shine

“Giant” starring John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl and a musical reimagining of “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” were among the many winners at Britain’s Olivier theatre awards on Sunday, picking up three prizes each.

April 7, 2025 9:55 am
 

World

Israel issues evacuation orders in Gaza

Palestinian militant group Hamas said it fired a barrage of rockets at cities in Israel’s south on Sunday in response to Israeli “massacres” of civilians in Gaza.

April 7, 2025 9:50 am
 

Rugby

Not our year says Naisewa

Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s captain Karalaini Naisewa has given credit where it’s due for their impressive second-half performance against the Queensland Reds Women in yesterday’s Super W semi-final clash where they were defeated 54-40.

April 7, 2025 9:28 am
 

Sports

Red Bull boss lauds flawless Verstappen after Suzuka win

Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole for the fourth straight year on Sunday but Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thought the Dutchman’s 64th race victory was one of his best ever.

April 7, 2025 9:09 am

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