World

Record surge in days over key 1.5C warming limit

The world is breaching a key warming threshold at a rate that has scientists concerned, a BBC analysis has found.

October 7, 2023 11:37 am

Rugby

Naitasiri U20 books final spot

The Naitasiri under-20 team, displaying remarkable skill and determination, has boldly booked their ticket to the coveted final of the Skipper Cup competition. In a heart-pounding clash this morning, they overcame their formidable opponents from Tailevu with a final score of 16-10.

October 7, 2023 10:50 am

Football

Samoa score late on to secure 7th place finish

Samoa finished their OFC Futsal Nations Cup 2023 campaign with an incredible victory over Tonga to seal a 7th-place finish in Auckland.

October 7, 2023 10:45 am

Business

UK Watchdog: Snapchat's AI Chatbot Raises Child Privacy Concerns

Snapchat may have failed to properly assess privacy risks to children from its artificial intelligence chatbot, Britain’s data watchdog said on Friday, adding it would consider the company’s response before making any final enforcement decision.

October 7, 2023 10:20 am

Business

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Senegalese authorities on Thursday refused to lift a ban on social media app TikTok as they demanded that the company sign an agreement that would allow the creation of a mechanism to remove accounts.

October 7, 2023 9:34 am

World

Rebuilding shattered lives after Ukraine’s dam collapse

When Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam was blown up in June, it led to devastating floods that destroyed homes and farmland, and left hundreds of thousands without drinking water. Four months on, Ukrainians are still facing water shortages but say they are determined to overcome the destruction.

October 7, 2023 9:34 am

World

Death toll from Indian Himalayan flash floods rises to 42

At least 42 people were killed after a glacial lake burst its banks and triggered flash floods in the Indian Himalayas this week, government officials said on Friday as rescuers kept searching for almost 150 missing.

October 7, 2023 8:40 am

RWC 2023

RWC: Flying Fijians in France: 08/10/23

October 7, 2023 8:17 am

RWC 2023

Nothing new for Botitu

Fiji Water Flying Fijians flyhalf Vilimoni Botitu has done everything that was asked of him that’s why he’s been given the number 10 jersey this weekend.

October 7, 2023 7:53 am

RWC 2023

France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style

France dominated Italy from the whistle and will head to the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on the back of four impressive Pool A wins in a row, after seeing off the Azzurri 60-7 in front of a deafening OL Stadium crowd.

October 7, 2023 7:50 am

Rugby

Nadroga ready for Skipper Cup showdown against Suva

In the heart of provincial rugby, Nadroga stands at the precipice of glory, their eyes fixed firmly on the coveted Skipper Cup title.

October 7, 2023 7:46 am

RWC 2023

RWC debut for Meli, Botitu at 10

Olympic gold medalist Meli Derenalagi will make his Rugby World Cup against Portugal on Monday.

October 7, 2023 7:46 am