Entertainment

Ranbir Kapoor opts out of Dhoom 4; YRF to recast for the iconic franchise

Ranbir Kapoor was all set to take the Dhoom franchise forward. The actor was expected to play the antagonist in Dhoom 4. However, it appears that the discussions have now fizzled out.

July 28, 2026 11:06 am
 

News

Volcanic ash disrupts Fiji Airways flights

Fiji Airways has cancelled a number of regional and domestic flights today due to volcanic ash from Vanuatu affecting airspace and airport operations.

July 28, 2026 10:48 am
 

World

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters

Indian authorities have ​suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle to disperse student protesters ‌in an eastern state over the weekend, the latest flashpoint in a wave of youth protests that forced the federal education minister to resign.

July 28, 2026 10:18 am
 

World

Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

Germany’s plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness, researchers say, pointing to mental health strains and deteriorating working conditions in sectors such ​as healthcare and education.

July 28, 2026 9:39 am
 

Entertainment

Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, treated for skin cancer

Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

July 28, 2026 9:01 am
 

Entertainment

'Love bite': rape-accused rapper denies violent sex

A YouTuber and musician accused of violently raping a fan after a gig denies slapping and choking the woman, but agrees he bit her multiple times.

July 28, 2026 8:25 am
 

World

Massachusetts mother goes on trial for killing her three children

A Massachusetts jury heard dueling accounts on Monday for why ​a mother killed her three young children in 2023, a tragedy that a defense lawyer said was due to her ‌suffering from postpartum mental illness and that a prosecutor called a planned murder.

July 28, 2026 8:02 am
 

News

Pay discrepancy to be improved for Corrections officers

Corrections officers will soon be paid based on their rank rather than their job descriptions, a move the Government says will fix long-standing salary disparities that left veteran officers earning less than recruits.

July 28, 2026 7:34 am
 

News

Sugar budget shift clarified

The reduction in the sugar sector allocation under the 2026–27 Budget does not mean less support for cane farmers, but a shift in how assistance is provided, says Sugar Minister Tomasi Tunabuna.

July 28, 2026 7:33 am
 

Food

Food imports spark farming push

Fiji’s heavy reliance on imported food is exposing gaps in local production.

July 28, 2026 7:32 am
 

Food

Farmers urge Sunday crushing at Labasa Mill

Labasa cane farmers are calling on the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) to operate the Labasa Mill on Sundays, saying it would help maximize harvesting during the current spell of favourable weather and make up for the delayed start to the crushing season.

July 28, 2026 7:31 am
 

Fiji Soccer

Navua's fate in its own hands

With just three rounds remaining in the Extra Premier League season, Navua FC coach Rodeck Singh believes his side still has enough time to climb the table despite yesterday’s defeat to Labasa.

July 28, 2026 7:31 am

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