North Macedonia’s right-wing opposition won big in parliamentary and presidential elections, on a night that saw the Balkan country also elect its first female head of state.

Security at the Suva Court premises has been tightened this morning as Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo is due to sentence former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho.

Internal disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against officers based at the Valelevu Police Station for their conduct in handling a report against another police officer last week.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka discussed parliamentary cooperation with the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsey Hoyle.

The Fiji Police MPAiSA Taskforce has charged a 57-year-old man for allegedly dishonestly obtaining money from an individual through the mobile money transfer app.

Ireland has broken its Eurovision “curse”, qualifying for the contest’s grand final for the first time since 2018.

Former Prime Minisiter Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have arrived in court for their sentencing.

The group B games for the OFC Men’s Nations Cup scheduled for Santo in Vanuatu next month will now be moved to Suva.

Four current British newspaper editors and a string of other senior press figures have been named in a privacy lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other public figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail.

US musician and producer Steve Albini, who was known for his work with acts including Nirvana, The Pixies and PJ Harvey, has died at the age of 61.

Police are looking for 29-year-old Mario Navia, who has been reported missing.

Real Madrid showed they remain Europe’s comeback kings as Joselu’s late double rescued them from the brink of elimination to reach the Champions League final with a dramatic 2-1 second-leg win over Bayern Munich at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.