Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a video statement on Monday, ending an often turbulent reign marked by division and tension as he sought to overhaul the hidebound institution.

At one of the most celebrated and respected film festivals in the United States in January, director Quentin Tarantino mourned the fate of movies.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details of a March attack on Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis in a message group that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday.

Five years in the making, Marlon Williams’s fourth solo album was guided by the Māori whakatauki (proverb), “Ko te reo Māori, he matapihi ki te ao Māori”. It translates to “The Māori language is a window to the Māori world”.

Churchill Park in Lautoka is quickly becoming the spiritual home of the Fijian Drua, with the side now boasting eight consecutive wins at the venue.

Fiji’s ability to deal with deepening social issues is being held back by a weakening relationship between the churches and the vanua.

Vunisea Secondary School delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Maritime Zone Athletics Championships, securing both the boys and girls division titles to emerge as overall champions.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has accused the Employment Ministry of disregarding legal procedures by allowing the Chairperson of the Wages Council to consult employers independently.

Fiji still faces major gaps in turning gender equality commitments into real change for women.

Fiji’s cultural sector is set for a major policy shift as consultations begin on integrating culture, heritage and arts into the 2025–2026 National Development Plan.

Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association secretary Biu Colati says this year’s Maritime Zone recorded an increase in the number of participating schools, although there was a drop in the overall number of athletes compared to previous years.

Fresh off being named Most Valuable Player at the HBK Easter Volleyball Championship, national rep Peter Sorby is already turning his attention to national duties and a potential call-up for the Pacific Mini Games.