Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups ​and Portugal’s all-time leading marksman at the ‌global finals with two goals in Tuesday’s emphatic 5-0 Group K win over Uzbekistan in Houston this morning.

Kylian Mbappe is just two goals away from becoming the highest scorer in World Cup history after netting twice in France’s 3-0 win over Iraq.

Infrastructure gaps in Taveuni have been formally raised ahead of the national budget.

Over 500 villagers in the District of Yawe in Kadavu now have access to a more reliable and safe water supply following the commissioning of two new borehole water systems.

The 2026 crushing season has been postponed after the Fiji Sugar Corporation failed to secure enough harvesting gangs and cane supply to begin mill operations.

Fiji is facing a growing crisis of alcohol and other drug use among children and adolescents.

The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for a legally binding moratorium on deep-sea mining. The organization warns that Fiji’s laws still allow seabed exploration activities.

A major fundraising event at Pacific Harbour is set to help upgrade services at Navua Hospital, with proceeds directed toward improving medical equipment, minor infrastructure works and patient care.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has been called into the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad for this year’s Nations Championship following the injury withdrawal of Vinaya Habosi, with selectors turning to form and versatility to fill the gap.

Labasa FC goalkeeper Jitoko Vulava has urged fans to continue backing the Babasiga Lions as they prepare for this weekend’s Fiji FACT semifinals, with the defending champions determined to protect their title.

American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran and White House criticism that together ​appeared to signal fissures in Israel’s decades-old alliance with Washington.

A victory over the Queensland Reds this weekend will secure a home semi-final for the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women in the Super W competition.