Croatia dropped Josko Gvardiol in one of three changes for Saturday’s final World Cup ​Group L match against Ghana, who also made ‌three switches, leaving out forward Inaki Williams.

New Zealand’swinless World Cup in North America proved a let-down for ​a nation that had waited 16 years for a return to the global stage, and has shone a harsh light ‌on FIFA’s decision to give Oceania an automatic qualifying berth.

Mandopop megastar Jolin Tsai won album of the year in Taipei, at one of the most prestigious ​entertainment events in the Chinese-speaking world, Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards.

In 1978, a pair of Scotland fans with little money hitched a lift on a ship across the Atlantic to Argentina, repainting it as they went to pay their way, in the ultimate World Cup budget journey featured in a BBC television documentary.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will receive a reduced allocation in the 2026-2027 financial year, with its budget cut by 9.1 percent.

The Fiji Police Force will operate with a reduced budget in the 2026-2027 financial year, despite earlier calls for increased funding to address growing security challenges.

The Land Transport Authority will receive a reduced allocation in the 2026 2027 financial year, with the Government prioritising digital transformation and improved transport services.

The Government says strengthening early childhood education remains central to building a stronger education system, with increased investment aimed at giving children the best possible start in life.

Major infrastructure projects will receive a funding boost in the new financial year, with the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport allocated $821 million in the 2026-2027 National Budget.

Protecting migrant workers from exploitation and human trafficking remains a key priority for the Immigration Ministry, despite a reduction in its 2026-2027 Budget allocation.

Navua FC have booked their place in the final of the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT after defeating Lautoka FC 2-1 in an extra-time thriller at Subrail Park in Labasa this afternoon.

The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women have booked a Super W home semi-final spot following a commanding 50-17 victory over the Queensland Reds at Ballymore Stadium this afternoon.