Entertainment

‘Toy Story 5’ tackles tech tensions and tween girl trials

For actor Joan Cusack, who voices the animated ​cowgirl Jessie in Disney’s “Toy Story 5,” it was important that the film tell a different kind of ‌story — one centered on the experiences of girls.

June 18, 2026 11:37 am
 

World

Bank of England on track to hold rates as Iran response eyed

The Bank of England looks on course to keep interest ​rates unchanged at 3.75% later on Thursday as it assesses what a tentative truce in the Iran war means for inflation.

June 18, 2026 11:35 am
 

Football

England outscore Croatia in opener

England have made a strong start to their FIFA World Cup Group L campaign with a 4–2 victory over Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

June 18, 2026 11:08 am
 

News

Police condemn social media accusations

The Fiji Police Force is urging the public to stop spreading unverified allegations online, warning that social media speculation is harming individuals, families and communities while investigations are still underway.

June 18, 2026 10:38 am
 

News

Pacific urged to fast-track renewables

Pacific energy experts warn that the region must reduce its fossil fuel dependence, as the current crisis exposes long-standing vulnerabilities.

June 18, 2026 10:35 am
 

News

Ancestral land returned after more than a century

An emotional and historic milestone was reached today as the Mataqali Nailagobokola of Nausori officially regained ownership of 17.7 acres of ancestral land sold during the colonial era more than 150 years ago.

June 18, 2026 10:34 am
 

News

No decision yet on fuel subsidy changes

The Government will continue assessing its fuel policies, including bus fare subsidies, as global oil prices ease following improved stability in the Middle East.

June 18, 2026 10:33 am
 

Entertainment

‘Sinatra The Musical’ takes audiences on an intimate roller-coaster ride

Frank Sinatra’s ​songs and life story come to the London stage in a new West End musical, the ‌crooner’s daughter says, that captures the highs and lows of the man behind the myth.

June 18, 2026 10:25 am
 

World

UN warns Israeli settlers could face blacklist over child violations

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that Israeli settler groups could be added ​to a global blacklist for violations against children as he voiced alarm at a “staggering” rise in violations ‌against Palestinian children.

June 18, 2026 10:24 am
 

World

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking school bus; Kyiv denies claim

Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian ​schoolchildren on Wednesday, an allegation that Ukraine’s military said was “false”.

June 18, 2026 9:10 am
 

Entertainment

Merlin the duck goes from Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom

A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts ​of football fans, becoming an unlikely unofficial mascot for the country’s World ‌Cup campaign.

June 18, 2026 9:00 am
 

Rugby

Drua women target improved starts

McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge has acknowledged slow starts in recent matches as the side prepares to face the Brumbies in Ba this Saturday.

June 18, 2026 7:54 am

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