Entertainment

Italy's Valentino hires fashion industry veteran Bellini as CEO

Valentino has appointed industry veteran Riccardo Bellini as new chief executive, it said on Wednesday, hiring him from the Qatari fund Mayhoola which is the Italian fashion house’s parent company.

August 21, 2025 9:33 am
 

Court

Teen to face court over statue damage 

A 19-year-old male alleged to have damaged a religious statue in Naduna last week has been charged.

August 21, 2025 8:33 am
 

News

Leaders warn survival at risk without climate action

Pacific countries have warned they cannot withstand the escalating threat of climate change without urgent international support and resilient infrastructure.

August 21, 2025 8:30 am
 

World

Disney's new ESPN app reaches for sports fans outside cable TV

Walt Disney’s (DIS.N), opens new tab ESPN will deliver its full range of sports programming outside of pay TV for the first time starting on Thursday, when the network debuts an app designed to be a hub for live games and personalised news, stats and highlights.

August 21, 2025 8:23 am
 

Court

Man charged with theft

A 48-year-old man has been charged by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Major Fraud and Economic Crime Unit for his alleged involvement in the theft of over $120,000.

August 21, 2025 8:22 am
 

World

Rapid loss of Antarctic ice may be climate tipping point, scientists say

Rapid loss of Antarctic sea ice could be a tipping point for the global climate, causing sea level rises, changes to ocean currents and loss of marine life that are impossible to reverse, a scientific study published, opens new tab on Thursday said.

August 21, 2025 7:36 am
 

Rugby

Southern rematch in U15 final

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School Under-15s will head into this weekend’s Deans final with confidence, having already beaten Suva Grammar School in the southern zone decider last month but with the title now on the line, the rematch promises to be a different battle altogether.

August 21, 2025 7:20 am
 

Rugby

Fijiana set for big hit-out against Canada

It will be a classic David versus Goliath battle when the Vodafone Fijiana XVs launch their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign against world number two Canada in York on Sunday.

August 21, 2025 6:45 am
 

Health

Needle program reduces HIV

The national consultation regarding the implementation of the Needle and Syringe Program in Fiji amid the rising number of HIV cases is proving to be successful, with many health professionals supporting the initiative.

August 21, 2025 6:42 am
 

Netball

Parental and fan support crucial, says Qalo

As the Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship moves into its second day of competition, tournament coordinator Josua Qalo is calling on parents, fans, alumni, and supporters to turn out in strong numbers.

August 21, 2025 6:37 am
 

World

Trump touts his diplomatic record, but the results are mixed

U.S. President Donald Trump has frequently invoked his success at resolving international conflicts, casting himself as a global peacemaker while his aides and some foreign leaders push for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
He has found Russia’s war in Ukraine to be far more vexing. Trump has put himself squarely in the middle of the diplomatic attempts to bring peace but has wavered on what he’s willing to do to achieve it.

August 21, 2025 6:36 am
 

News

Housing Authority targets informal settlements

The Housing Authority is working closely with the Ministry of Housing to implement a tailored housing grant scheme for individuals living in informal settlements.

August 21, 2025 6:33 am

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