Israeli actor Gal Gadot has been awarded Israel’s Genesis Prize in recognition of her strong support for the country at a time when many in the entertainment industry have criticised it over the war in Gaza.

Ireland’s media regulator began an investigation into social media platform X on Wednesday over concerns it is not giving users a chance to appeal content moderation decisions and that its internal complaint-handling systems are not easy to access.

Dayal’s Sawmillers has strengthened its commitment to Fijian football with a new five-year sponsorship agreement for the National Club Championship, a move set to boost grassroots development and enhance the pathway for local talent.

Fiji Ports Corporation is calling for stronger accountability and tighter oversight of quarantine officers across the country’s ports, citing safety risks and inconsistent practices.

Fiji Men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says he is looking for more than just individual talent as he prepares to name his final squad for the Dubai 7s at the end of the month.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs continues to face funding challenges.

Fiji faces major gaps in safe drinking water and sanitation, particularly in rural areas.

Tobacco-related offences are increasing, with the Health Ministry issuing 152 bookings from January to September this year.

Reserve Bank of Fiji Deputy Governor Esala Masitabua has returned to the RBF after completing a two-year secondment with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington D.C.

The Prince of Wales offered encouragement to Earthshot Prize ambassador Robert Irwin prior to the Australian’s performance on a US edition of Dancing With The Stars.

The House of Representatives will try to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history on Wednesday, with a vote on a stopgap funding package to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of thousands of federal workers and revive a hobbled air-traffic control system.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has downplayed the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, calling it unrealistic, following the Argentine’s surprise visit to the revamped Camp Nou, where he spent 21 years of his glittering career.