Sports

Scottish FA withdraws support for Infantino

The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of FIFA.

August 18, 2026 9:50 am
 

World

Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial

Meta has been hit with successive losses in court over how its platforms have targeted and harmed young users, but a jury trial set to begin on Tuesday may pose the biggest threat yet to its operations.

August 18, 2026 9:50 am
 

Entertainment

Mafia link feared in Sicilian grand master theft

The theft of four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina may have involved organised crime and ​raised troubling questions about security at a museum in the Sicilian artist’s hometown, a local official said.

August 18, 2026 9:42 am
 

World

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency

President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, ‌with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war with Iran will last a long time, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll that concluded.

August 18, 2026 8:25 am
 

News

Civil service pay issues remain

Opposition MP Hem Chand says unresolved issues around salary progression, performance-based pay and career development could affect staff morale and make it harder for government to retain experienced civil servants.

August 18, 2026 7:00 am
 

News

Parliament backs $200m Fiji Airways guarantee

Parliament has unanimously approved a $200 million government guarantee for Fiji Airways, but MPs have stressed that the support must be matched by stronger financial discipline, cost controls and greater accountability from the national airline.

August 18, 2026 6:55 am
 

Sports

Flight Club takes 19-athlete team to Gold Coast

Flight Club is set to take a 19-member team to Australia next month, with its young athletes preparing to test themselves against international competition at the 2026 National Clubs Carnival.

August 18, 2026 6:54 am
 

News

Public funds under scrutiny

Government continues to face weaknesses in financial management, internal controls and oversight. This comes despite a major improvement in audit outcomes, Parliament has heard.

August 18, 2026 6:45 am
 

Health

Traditional Leaders Key to Breaking HIV Silence

Traditional leaders must be included at every level of Fiji’s HIV awareness efforts, with community workers saying the taboo surrounding the issue can be broken through open and culturally appropriate discussions.

August 18, 2026 6:43 am
 

Health

Turn knowledge into better care: Ravunawa

Pacific oral health professionals have been challenged to turn conference knowledge into better patient care, rather than simply collecting professional development hours.

August 18, 2026 6:40 am
 

Sports

Neymar is first player forced to leave pitch for trial-rul

Santos captain Neymar became the first player in Brazil’s Serie A to be forced off the field for a minute under a new rule aimed at curbing time-wasting by goalkeepers that is being tested in the league.

August 18, 2026 6:06 am
 

News

Man dies in tramline incident

Police investigation are underway surrounding an incident that resulted in the death of a man in his late 20s from Vunika in Labasa.

August 18, 2026 6:02 am

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