World

Zimbabwe ferry death toll reaches 94 as government confirms it was over capacity

A government-owned ferry that capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba last week was carrying about ​180 passengers, double what police had given ‌as its capacity, the government said on Tuesday, as the death toll rose to 94.

August 19, 2026 12:13 pm
 

News

Fiji urged to see value in waste

A plastic bottle, an aluminium can or a piece of cardboard may be treated as rubbish, but the Government says Fiji could be throwing away valuable economic opportunities.

August 19, 2026 12:00 pm
 

Court

Nasinu daylight burglary accused charged

The man arrested in relation to a daylight burglary in the Nasinu area, which was captured on CCTV, has been charged.

August 19, 2026 11:59 am
 

News

30 JPs to be appointed this year

There are currently 682 active Justices of the Peace serving communities across Fiji, with plans to appoint a further 30 JPs in the current financial year.

August 19, 2026 11:58 am
 

World

DOJ unseals new charges against 17 hackers in Iran-backed campaign

The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday unsealed new and updated charges against 17 individuals working with an Iranian ​company that it alleges carried out hacks and data theft ‌against U.S. universities, companies and government agencies.

August 19, 2026 11:15 am
 

Entertainment

Princess Diana's brother to publish book about her life

Charles Spencer, the brother of Britain’s late Princess Diana, is to publish a book about his sister’s life, promising to divulge the ​truth about her ahead of the 30th anniversary of her ‌death.

August 19, 2026 10:34 am
 

Entertainment

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission to block an early ​review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing that the Trump administration is trying to punish the network over its broadcast content.

August 19, 2026 10:10 am
 

World

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram as landmark trial begins

Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape ​some of the most popular apps on the planet.

August 19, 2026 10:06 am
 

News

OSC faces prosecutorial powers call

Public consultations on the review of the Online Safety Act have raised calls to grant the Online Safety Commission prosecutorial powers, as it currently holds only civil enforcement powers.

August 19, 2026 9:59 am
 

Fijian Election

Election bodies stand ready for election

The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office confirm they are ready to conduct the next general election at any time within the established election timeframe, under which the first possible election date was 07 August 2026 and the last possible election date being 06 February 2027.

August 19, 2026 9:55 am
 

Climate Change

Youths reject tokenism at climate talk

Pacific youth leaders are demanding faster emissions reductions and an accelerated transition away from fossil fuels, warning that stronger climate action is needed to protect vulnerable island communities.

August 19, 2026 9:50 am
 

News

Police CCTV network expands nationwide

Police are ramping up surveillance across Fiji, with 230 CCTV cameras planned for 50 sites along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

August 19, 2026 9:00 am

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