Pope Francis had an “isolated breathing crisis” in hospital on Friday, the Vatican said, in a setback as the 88-year-old pontiff battles double pneumonia.

The severe overcrowding in remand centers is creating an environment of antagonism that is not conducive to proper behavioral change, according to Fiji Corrections Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa.

The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women stunned defending champions NSW Waratahs with a thrilling 23-17 victory at Allianz Stadium, securing their first win of the Super W season.

The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League competitions will kick off today with the eastern and western zones.

The Fijian economy is on a path of recovery and transformation, with new businesses, government initiatives, and strategic investments driving growth.

Former Minister for Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu charged with abuse of office has been acquitted.

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

A Matt Currie hat-trick helped Edinburgh to a 34-28 victory over Munster at Musgrave Park.

Motorists will pay more at the pump tomorrow with unleaded fuel up 9 cents to $2.78 a litre from $2.69 and diesel up 12c to $2.45 a litre from $2.33.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua suffered its third consecutive loss in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific against the Waratahs, 29-24.

Forty people are being treated at the Sigatoka Hospital following a road accident near Cuvu in Sigatoka.

More than 120 journalists from across the globe will participate in the China International Press Communication Center’s media exchange program this year.