World

Lithuanians forced to take shelter after suspected drone

A suspected drone exploded over Lithuania after triggering an alert that forced ​residents in northern and central areas to seek shelter for an hour on Sunday morning, ‌the president and other defence officials said.

October 19, 2026 10:12 am
 

News

Second acquittal in FBC vehicle case

Former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and current Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar have been acquitted of charges linked to the same vehicle procurement case for a second time.

October 19, 2026 10:06 am
 

Entertainment

Newly identified green star leaves astronomers amazed

Astronomers for the first time have identified a green star, documenting a dense stellar remnant called a white dwarf that became a ghostly shade of chartreuse after ingesting rocky ​debris from planets that once had orbited it.

October 19, 2026 10:06 am
 

Rugby

Flair and structure says Flying Fijians coach

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have a few more days to acclimatise to Japan’s conditions and fine-tune their preparations ahead of next Saturday’s Centennial Test against the hosts.

October 19, 2026 10:06 am
 

News

Minister calls for end to online abuse

Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua is urging Fijians to stop sharing degrading and abusive content on social media.

October 19, 2026 10:05 am
 

Health

Green anaesthesia to reduce environmental impact

Fiji’s anaesthesia teams are looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of surgical care while maintaining patient safety.

October 19, 2026 10:03 am
 

Education

Fiji seeks Israeli support to train teachers

Fiji is seeking training and scholarship opportunities from Israel to address shortages of qualified teachers in specialised areas.

October 19, 2026 10:00 am
 

World

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot ‌down two drones over the country’s territorial waters on Saturday, the defence ministry said.

October 19, 2026 9:39 am
 

World

Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election

US President Donald Trump endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu ​as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election.

October 19, 2026 8:16 am
 

Entertainment

Chilean author Isabel Allende wins Spain's prestigious Planeta Prize

Isabel Allende has won this year’s edition of Spain’s Planeta Prize on Thursday for the sequel to her bestselling ​fiction debut, four decades after the Chilean novelist introduced readers to the Trueba family’s ghosts, secrets and upheavals.

October 19, 2026 8:12 am
 

Rugby League

Strong start for Fiji Bati

The Fiji Bati opened their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a dominant 40-12 win over the Cook Islands yesterday.

October 19, 2026 7:17 am
 

News

Nadi airport expansion to ease congestion

Fiji Airports says Nadi International Airport is experiencing congestion, with a terminal expansion planned by 2028.

October 19, 2026 7:13 am

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