The deadliest police operation in Brazil’s history killed at least 132 people, public defenders said on Wednesday, as Rio de Janeiro residents lined a street with dozens of corpses found overnight, a week ahead of global climate events in the city.

The time has finally come for Dorothy Gale to ease on down the Yellow Brick Road.

Labasa Hospital recorded 125 stroke cases in 2024, and by May this year, the number had already reached 120, raising alarms about early detection and prevention.

Businesses in Suva are stepping up security, with an additional 20 CCTV cameras being connected directly to the Totogo Police Station this week.

Pacific communities are already battling the harsh health impacts of climate change from rising disease outbreaks to worsening food and water insecurity.

The Fiji Women’s Rugby League team, Bulikula, received a hero’s welcome at Nadi International Airport early this morning after their historic qualification for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in Canada.

Rehabilitation and social issues are taking center stage at the Tailevu Provincial Council meeting, as the province works to address growing challenges affecting its communities.

Israel said on Wednesday it was still committed to the U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza, despite pounding the enclave in retaliation for the death of an Israeli soldier with a day of bombardment that Gaza health authorities said killed 104 people.

Fiji is leading the world in disaster law as international rules increasingly call for stronger protection of communities.

The Fiji Cancer Society has received a $15,000 boost from Telecom Fiji Limited, strengthening the organisation’s fight against cancer. The donation was presented during the Pinktober Morning Tea at the Labasa Exchange.

Former Fiji 7s rep Eminoni Nasilasila has been named as one of the 25 players up for selection for Tide Tribe Malolo ahead of their much-anticipated Skipper Cup grand final clash against Jacks Naitasiri this Saturday.

The Vodafone Fiji Bati are maintaining confidence and unity as they prepare to face Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Bowl Championship final this Saturday.