CHENNAI, India, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Police in India registered a criminal case against leaders of Tamil actor Vijay’s political party after a stampede at his rally killed 39 people, a senior police official said on Sunday.

Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine early on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, in one of the most sustained attacks on the capital since the full-scale war began.

Local professional boxer Jese Ravudi delivered a bold statement on Friday night by securing a technical knockout victory over Ratu Rakuro Daunivavana at the Bluewater Boxing Promotion event in Nadi.

Churchill Park in Lautoka was the center of excitement and camaraderie this weekend as the Dragons Day Gala Rugby League Tournament brought together young athletes from Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service is cracking down on unregistered businesses and those under-declaring income as part of its compliance drive.

England finally delivered when it really mattered on Saturday when they outclassed Canada 33-13 in front of a delirious record 81,885 Twickenham crowd to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the third time on a memorable day for the sport.

A 41-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer during a joint operation with the Land Transport Authority.

The Pacific Community has marked International Literacy Day by urging a stronger focus on literacy across the region, combining traditional knowledge with modern digital tools.  

Premier League champions Liverpool dropped points for the first time this season when they lost 2-1 at Crystal Palace in the eighth minute of added time as Manchester United and Chelsea suffered 3-1 defeats on Saturday.

Vietnam closed airports and evacuated thousands of people in potentially affected areas on Sunday as intensifying Typhoon Bualoi barrelled towards the country, days after causing at least 10 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines.

Fijians have been urged to embrace service and active participation in nation-building.

Eldon Eastgate has been elected President of the Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation, taking the helm at its 65th Annual General Meeting.