Nine people have been killed and several others injured in a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine during which a major religious landmark in Kyiv caught fire, reports say.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has postponed the start of the 2026 crushing season at its Rarawai and Labasa mills.

All mariners, boat operators, and the public are urged to exercise extreme caution and strictly follow maritime protocols amidst ongoing adverse weather conditions.

Efforts are still underway to find the sixth occupant of a boat that capsized in Beqa last week, which cost the lives of three people in the same incident.

A $1.3 million government investment has been commissioned to upgrade agricultural research facilities at the Koronivia Research Station. The aim is to strengthen scientific support for farmers across Fiji.