Entertainment

Florence bans check-in keyboxes as Italy acts against overtourism

Florence’s local government has ordered owners of holiday rental properties to remove self check-in keyboxes by February 25 in a move against over-tourism in the Italian Renaissance city.

February 24, 2025 11:31 am
 

Sevens

Fijiana to take on New Zealand in final

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team will play New Zealand in the Women’s Cup final of the HSBC Vancouver 7s at 1.41pm this afternoon.

February 24, 2025 11:05 am
 

World

German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom

Friedrich Merz, set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his opposition conservatives won the national election, vowed to help give Europe “real independence” from the U.S. as he prepared to cobble together a government.

February 24, 2025 11:00 am
 

Entertainment

Rihanna teases new music but won’t reveal release date

Ladies and gentlemen, the time is almost upon us … we hope.

February 24, 2025 10:25 am
 

World

Moldova urges clergy to "tell the truth" about Ukraine war

Moldova’s government, a fierce critic of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, appealed to the country’s clergy to “tell the truth” about the war, saying that Moscow’s military actions had destroyed some 500 places of worship.

February 24, 2025 10:14 am
 

Natural Disaster

Ratu Finau Secondary ready to shelter evacuees

Ratu Finau Secondary School has been prepared as an evacuation centre as strong winds continue to sweep across Lakeba.

February 24, 2025 10:06 am
 

News

Heavy security as authorities prepare to destroy meth

A heavy police presence has been observed at the Dignified Crematorium in Nakasi, where authorities are set to destroy $2 billion worth of methamphetamine.

February 24, 2025 9:56 am
 

World

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue

Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia, remains in a critical condition for a second day running and has shown an “initial, slight insufficiency” in his kidney function, the Vatican said.

February 24, 2025 9:52 am
 

Sevens

Fijiana 7s storm into Vancouver final

The Fijiana 7s team is through to the Vancouver 7s final after delivering a commanding 28-7 victory over Japan in the semifinals.

February 24, 2025 9:51 am
 

Sevens

Six men South Africa beat Fiji 7s

The Fiji 7s side bowed out of the Vancouver 7s semifinal after failing to beat six men South Africa.

February 24, 2025 9:35 am
 

Entertainment

Hollywood's SAG awards kick off in last sprint to the Oscars

“A Real Pain” actor Kieran Culkin and “Shogun” star Anna Sawai picked up the first film and TV prizes at Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, the last major honors before next weekend’s Oscars.

February 24, 2025 9:24 am
 

Natural Disaster

Strong winds batter Mago Island, residents safe

Residents of Mago Island are experiencing heavy rain and strong winds as Tropical Cyclone Rae continues to impact the region.

February 24, 2025 8:55 am

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