World

US fines New York firm $7.1m for sanctions breach over Russian oligarch

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed a $7.1 million fine on a New York-based property management firm Thursday, accusing it of violating sanctions by managing luxury real estate properties for oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

December 8, 2025 10:10 am
 

Entertainment

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and HBO Max for $108.5b

Netflix has confirmed it will acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s film and television studios and streaming service HBO Max for an equity value of around $108.5 billion.

December 8, 2025 10:06 am
 

News

Officer killed during traffic operation

The Fiji Police Force is mourning the loss of a comrade who unfortunately succumbed to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident while conducting joint traffic operations with the Land Transport Authority in Labasa.

December 8, 2025 9:55 am
 

World

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin’s government said on Sunday its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have seized power.

December 8, 2025 9:07 am
 

News

EFL crews work to restore power

Power restoration work is underway across the Central Division after adverse weather caused multiple outages over the past 12 to 18 hours.

December 8, 2025 8:56 am
 

News

Seven police officers under investigation

The Fiji Police Force has clarified that seven, not eight, officers are under investigation in connection with a drug-related probe.

December 8, 2025 8:40 am
 

World

Netanyahu: Israel and Hamas near second phase of ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.

December 8, 2025 8:06 am
 

Entertainment

Sinners scores 17 nods, One Battle After Another earns 14

The gothic vampire period drama Sinners has topped the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, securing 17 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 14.

December 8, 2025 8:04 am
 

Rugby

Fiji claim Cape Town Sevens bronze

Fiji capped off their Cape Town Sevens campaign in style, defeating France 26–19 to secure third place in the men’s competition.

December 8, 2025 7:28 am
 

News

Fiji rejects budget-tourism race despite Bali pressure

Fiji will not cheapen its brand as a tourist destination.

December 8, 2025 7:20 am
 

News

Naivalarua urges whole-of-nation security approach

Security in Fiji can no longer be viewed as the sole duty of the Fiji Police Force but must involve every Fijian and every institution says Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalarua.

December 8, 2025 7:15 am
 

Sports

Hockey faces junior player drain to athletics

Fiji Hockey is working to stabilise its junior development pathway after losing a significant number of under-15 athletes to the peak athletics season, which overlaps with visiting international hockey tours.

December 8, 2025 7:10 am

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