Stephen Colbert won’t be in the Late Show studio in the lead-up to Turkey Day.

China’s President Xi Jinping pledged fresh investment in Tonga when he met King Tupou VI of the South Pacific island nation in Beijing, as the Asian giant works to extend its influence across the Asia-Pacific.

Cabinet has endorsed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, paving the way for the return of proprietary ownership of marine areas used for commercial purposes mainly tourism to their customary owners.

The Ministry of Education has acknowledged that a significant number of school leadership roles continue to be filled in an acting capacity.

Kristin Chenoweth’s musical The Queen of Versailles will be taking its final bow earlier than expected.

The Fiji National University has launched its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, reaffirming its commitment to creating safe and respectful spaces for students and staff.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul plans to visit China before the end of this year, he said at a policy forum in Berlin, after postponing a planned October trip at the last minute.

The magic of Harry Potter is continuing into a TV series, and Rupert Grint has given his full support to the new young actor taking over his previous role as Ron Weasley.

Everton’s last visit to Old Trafford triggered Ruben Amorim’s infamous ‘the storm is coming statement’ even though his Manchester United side won 4-0.

David Moyes says he “quite likes” his players fighting each other after Everton’s Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane in the face during his side’s 1-0 Premier League win at Manchester United.

China’s first emergency space launch went ahead without incident, as the country plugged safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was damaged in orbit earlier this month.

Authorities in Labasa are closely monitoring the situation as continuous heavy rain has caused flooding in several low-lying and flood-prone areas.