Pope Leo lamented that the world was seeing an unusual number of bloody conflicts during his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader, and he warned that a third world war was being “fought piecemeal” with humanity’s future at risk.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has captivated audiences since 1924, but its long history is also marked by balloon crashes, explosions and weather-related mishaps. Over the decades, several incidents — some humorous, others dangerous — have shaped parade safety rules and prompted major reforms. Below is a breakdown of 10 of the most memorable moments.

Digital abuse is rising sharply in Fiji, with over 95 percent of service providers reporting an increase, and nearly 90 percent of domestic violence cases now involving a digital component.

Fiji Airways Men’s 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says every match at this weekend’s HSBC SVNS opener in Dubai must be treated like a quarterfinal as the defending champions push for another strong start to the series.

Hong Kong firefighters brought under control a huge blaze in an apartment complex that killed at least 65 people and left nearly 300 missing, while police said a “grossly negligent” construction firm using unsafe materials may have caused the fire.

The Ministry of Education is introducing a new Educator Protection Policy to ensure the safety and well-being of all teachers and school staff.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has ordered CDP Pte Ltd to immediately stop washing its trucks and any contaminated equipment at its Lautoka branch after water-soluble paint from one of its courier vehicles was discharged into the sea along Marine Drive.

Fourteen-year-old Tabokai Koroijiuta may be a first-time competitor at the Fiji Primary Schools Athletics Tuckers Ice Cream Games, but he carries himself with the calm confidence of someone who already sees where he wants to go.

Wales captain Jac Morgan is set to miss the start of the Six Nations Championship in February after suffering a dislocated shoulder against Argentina earlier this month, British media reported on Thursday.

Flood rescue teams in Thailand readied drones to deliver aid and helicopters dropped supplies to people marooned on rooftops.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo clarified that all buyback scheme arrangements operate strictly on a “willing buyer, willing seller” basis.

Roadside vegetable stalls continue to play a significant economic role in Labasa, providing stable income for small-scale vendors while easing pressure on the already crowded Labasa Market.