News

New $9.8m bridge opens in Rakiraki

A new Yaqara Bridge in Rakiraki is strong enough to support the weight of heavy trucks and is safe enough to serve as a reliable connection due to its climate-resilient standard, says Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

May 5, 2023 10:09 am
 

World

Jurors at rape trial hear Trump defend lewd 'Grab 'em' remarks in new video

Jurors in Donald Trump’s civil rape trial on Thursday saw a video deposition in which the former U.S. president defended private comments he made in 2005 about grabbing women sexually without asking.

May 5, 2023 10:01 am
 

World

Jury convicts Proud Boys members of seditious conspiracy in US Capitol attack

A jury on Thursday convicted four members of the far-right Proud Boys militia group including its former leader Enrique Tarrio of seditious conspiracy, finding they plotted to attack the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in a failed bid to block Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s election victory.

May 5, 2023 9:53 am
 

Business

Epstein accuser suing JPMorgan seeks to disqualify bank's law firm

A Jeffrey Epstein accuser suing JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) for allegedly aiding the late financier’s sex trafficking of girls and women asked a judge to disqualify the bank’s law firm on Thursday, arguing it has a conflict of interest.

May 5, 2023 9:48 am
 

World

U.S. Congress gears up for immigration overhaul as Title 42 ends

A fresh push for a bipartisan immigration overhaul, coupled with enhanced border security, is emerging in the U.S. Congress, as thousands of migrants amass across the border in Mexico ahead of the end of COVID-era border restrictions next week.

May 5, 2023 9:45 am
 

Entertainment

'Guardians' Vol. 3, a bittersweet goodbye

Actor Chris Pratt, whose movie career took off with the first “Guardians of the Galaxy” in 2014.

May 5, 2023 9:22 am
 

World

Russia says U.S. was behind Kremlin drone attack, drawing quick denial

Russia accused the United States of being behind what it says was a drone attack on Moscow’s Kremlin citadel intended to kill President Vladimir Putin.

May 5, 2023 7:26 am
 

Rugby

Bigger challenge for Drua

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach, Mick Byrne, is confident they can play a physical game against the Hurricanes in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific tomorrow.

May 5, 2023 6:53 am
 

Football

Spalletti dedicates Napoli's championship to fans who waited 33 years

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti broke down in tears after his side claimed their long-awaited third Serie A title with a 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday and explained that it is the fans who deserve this joy the most after 33 years of waiting.

May 5, 2023 6:49 am
 

Football

Late MacAllister penalty gives Brighton 1-0 win over Manchester United

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Alexis MacAllister fired the winner from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time.

May 5, 2023 6:48 am
 

Sports

Rockies rally to upend Brewers

Kris Bryant, Charlie Blackmon and Mike Moustakas had two hits apiece, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-6 in Denver on Thursday.

May 5, 2023 6:47 am
 

News

Ministries tasked with right-sizing plan

With right-sizing and refocusing the civil service at the top of the government’s agenda, Minister for Civil Service and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that if they are employing too many people, then there is possibility of downsizing certain ministries.

May 5, 2023 6:43 am

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