Sports

US face defining World Cup on home soil

The United States head into the World Cup facing perhaps higher stakes than any other team, with a deep run likely to accelerate the sport’s growth ​in the country and an early exit from a favourable group threatening to stall ‌years of progress.
Put simply, it may be the most important World Cup in U.S. soccer history.

As co-hosts, the Americans were spared the grind of qualifying, leaving questions over the readiness of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad heading into the tournament. ​What is not in doubt is the pressure on the Stars and Stripes.

June 2, 2026 9:45 am
 

World

Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Denmark’s Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition ​government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with ‌U.S. President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland.

June 2, 2026 9:00 am
 

Entertainment

Meryl Streep praises Laurie Metcalf's Broadway performance

Meryl Streep is a big fan Laurie Metcalf’s performance in Death of a Salesman on Broadway.

June 2, 2026 9:00 am
 

Sports

Government working to retain athletics talent

Retaining Fiji’s top athletics talent after secondary school remains one of the biggest challenges facing the sport, according to Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Aliki Bia.

June 2, 2026 8:15 am
 

Rugby

Seruvakula embraces historic challenge

FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Senirusi Seruvakula is relishing the opportunity to lead Fiji into uncharted territory as the side prepares for its first-ever Nations Championship campaign.

June 2, 2026 8:09 am
 

World

Israel's Netanyahu orders attacks in Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered attacks on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs ​of Beirut on Monday, signalling the risk of further escalation in a war that has complicated mediation towards resolving the U.S.-Iran conflict.

June 2, 2026 8:00 am
 

News

Call for more labour inspectors funding

The Ministry of Employment is seeking additional funding in the upcoming national budget to strengthen workplace inspections and improve compliance monitoring across the country.

June 2, 2026 7:55 am
 

Health

Men’s mental wellbeing begins in childhood

Men’s mental health must be nurtured from childhood, according to Empower Pacific clinical supervisor Ana Radrekusa.

June 2, 2026 7:53 am
 

News

Taxi operators call for assistance

Taxi operators in Labasa are calling on the government to consider assistance measures as rising fuel prices continue to put pressure on their livelihoods.

June 2, 2026 7:51 am
 

News

Lomaiviti takes proactive stand on drugs and development

Leaders in Lomaiviti Province are taking a proactive approach to tackle growing social issues, with a renewed focus on drug awareness, education and infrastructure.

June 2, 2026 7:48 am
 

Sports

Rowati happy to be back with Drua Women

Former McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women’s strength and conditioning coach Tavaita Rowati says she is delighted to be back with the side after a two-year absence.

June 2, 2026 7:39 am
 

Rugby

NZRU denies role in Fineanganofo contract uncertainty

New Zealand Rugby has denied reports it is trying to prevent Hurricanes winger Fehi Fineanganofo from joining Newcastle Red Bulls next season.

June 2, 2026 6:12 am

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