Eleven people, including a pilot and 10 parachutists, were killed when a small ​plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, narrowly missing nearby homes as their families watched, officials and a witness said.

Concerns over government borrowing have been clarified by the Finance Ministry, which says borrowing is being used mainly for infrastructure works and not recurrent expenditure.

The three patrol boats given by the Japanese Government will assist the Navy in undertaking maritime surveillance.

The Fiji Law Society wants the country to set up an independent Ombudsman’s office to help people raise complaints about unfair treatment by government agencies.

Sugarcane farmers in Nadi say they had expected stronger support in the 2026–27 National Budget to help ease rising financial pressures in the industry.

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has voiced strong support for Fiji’s transition to renewable energy, stressing the urgency of moving away from fossil fuels.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians lock forward Temo Mayanavanua is relishing the opportunity ahead as Fiji prepares to open its Nations Championship campaign against Wales this weekend.

Fiji Football Association chief executive Mohammed Yusuf has described the BiC Fiji FACT tournament in Labasa as a resounding success, praising both the quality of football and the strong community support that powered the two-week competition.

A helicopter belonging to Saudi ​oil giant Aramco (2222.SE), crashed in Ras Tanura on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast on the Gulf, west of the Strait of ​Hormuz, killing 14 nationals, the state ​news agency reported, adding that the ⁠cause was unknown.

A tiny oranda goldfish named Swimbappe is making a big splash in Toronto ‌with daily World Cup match predictions made from his own underwater pitch, capturing the curiosity and hearts of soccer fans in the city.

Queensland has recalled North Queensland forward Jeremiah Nanai for the State of Origin decider, with coach Billy Slater backing the in-form second rower ahead of the crucial clash at Suncorp Stadium on July 8.

Prominent footballer Merill Nand’s bail ruling has been deferred until tomorrow.