Entertainment

Madame Web weaves new Spider-Man universe film

Sony’s stewardship of Spider-Man has produced underwhelming spinoffs from that universe, from “Venom” (not good, but successful) to “Morbius” (not good, and RIP). In terms of stand-alone appeal, though, “Madame Web” likely represents the weakest of those concepts, yielding a movie that screams “streaming series,” and even that might have been a wispy stretch.

February 14, 2024 3:34 pm
 

World

EU exempts iMessage and Bing from Rules

Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab has won an exemption for its iMessage and Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab for its Bing search engine from new EU tech rules after the companies convinced antitrust regulators their services are not gateways for businesses to reach end-users.

February 14, 2024 3:31 pm
 

News

First innovative agro-enterprise for Namosi

The Village of Vunidavo in Tikina Veinuqa, Namosi, witnessed the opening of a new collection centre and cooperative store that cost $53,872.96.

February 14, 2024 3:23 pm
 

Natural Disaster

First responders learn communication skills

A communication training initiative aimed at enhancing the communication skills of first responders during disasters took place this week.

February 14, 2024 3:17 pm
 

Football

Fiji FACT moves to Labasa

The Fiji FACT tournament will now be held in Subrail Park in Labasa.

February 14, 2024 2:53 pm
 

Rugby

Key Drua players return for warm-up in Melbourne

Some experienced players have been included in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side to face the Melbourne Rebels in its final Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific warm-up match.

February 14, 2024 2:39 pm
 

Tennis

Osaka hopes for better returns after copying Djokovic style

Naomi Osaka said she had taken a leaf out of Novak Djokovic’s tactical playbook and tweaked her return game at the Qatar Open after the former women’s world number one earned back-to-back wins for the first time in almost two years.

February 14, 2024 2:26 pm
 

World

UN warns Israel: Rafah invasion could 'lead to slaughter'

The United Nations on Tuesday warned against an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, saying an offensive could “lead to a slaughter” in the southern region of the Palestinian enclave where more than 1 million people are sheltering.

February 14, 2024 1:40 pm
 

Entertainment

Katy Perry exiting 'American Idol' after next season

Pop star Katy Perry shocked fans by revealing she will be leaving “American Idol” after seven years as a judge on the reality singing competition.

February 14, 2024 1:26 pm
 

Rugby

Koroiduadua eyes return to rugby

His dream of playing in a Rugby World Cup was dashed by a hamstring injury last year but Jone Koroiduadua has left that pain behind in 2023.

February 14, 2024 12:53 pm
 

Football

Self-belief key for Kulas

The Digicel Fiji Kulas have to believe they can win according to head coach Angekine Chua ahead of their OFC Olympic Qualifier semifinal against New Zealand on Friday in Samoa.

February 14, 2024 12:46 pm
 

Court

Bainimarama and Qiliho released on bail

Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho appeared in court today after being charged with abuse of office related to the alleged unlawful termination of two police officers in 2021.

February 14, 2024 12:46 pm

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