Fiji’s push to deliver clean electricity to rural and maritime communities has gained momentum, with the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund Board approving a new wave of renewable energy projects, including a major rollout on Koro Island.

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum, in its North American ‌debut in Vancouver, has drawn hundreds of fans to Science World to study the game’s evolution as organisers aim to accelerate soccer’s growth in ice hockey-mad Canada.

Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of ​Europe as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.

Promising Queen Victoria School fly half Jone Raibevu has been drafted into the Fijian Drua Development Squad, marking another success story from the club’s grassroots talent pathway.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has confirmed that a new multi-purpose court will be built in Nadera as part of the 2026/27 National Budget, with the project aimed at creating more opportunities for young people through sport.

Canada has secured a historic 1–0 victory over South Africa to become the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

Iran and the United States agreed to ​halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported.

Scientists have identified nearly 166,000 sq km (64,000 sq miles) of coral reefs that are capable of surviving ​and recovering from climate change, three times more than previously estimated, ‌research showed.

Justice Minister and Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga has dismissed criticism that the constitutional review process is a waste of time, saying the exercise remains on track and is progressing as scheduled.

The government has announced significant changes to the National Training and Productivity Centre levy distribution as part of efforts to strengthen training and upskilling of workers in the country.

McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women’s coach Mike Legge believes there is still room for improvement despite his side’s 50-17 victory over the Queensland Reds, warning that the team cannot afford to ease off heading into the Super Rugby Women’s semi-finals.

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo has welcomed the Ministry’s budget allocation for the 2026-2027 financial year, saying it is close to the amount requested by the Ministry.