World

Trump faces federal charges for efforts to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday for his wide-ranging attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the third time in four months that the former U.S. president has been criminally charged even as he campaigns to regain the presidency next year.

August 3, 2023 5:43 am
 

Football

Diani's hat-trick lifts France 6-3 over Panama and into last 16

Kadidiatou Diani netted a hat-trick, including two penalties, to lead France to a frenzied 6-3 victory over debutants Panama on Wednesday and into the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup.

August 3, 2023 4:59 am
 

Football

Plucky Jamaica dump Brazil on way to World Cup knock-outs

A courageous Jamaica held Brazil to a 0-0 draw on Wednesday to reach the knockout phase for the first time in only their second Women’s World Cup while condemning the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995.

August 3, 2023 4:04 am
 

Football

South Africa book spot in knockout stages with last-gasp win over Italy

Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner to give South Africa their first ever Women’s World Cup win with a 3-2 victory over Italy that sent them through to the last 16 of the tournament at the expense of their opponents.

August 2, 2023 9:59 pm
 

Football

Clinical Sweden top Group G after win over Argentina

A much-changed Sweden side reached the Women’s World Cup last 16 with a perfect record after Rebecka Blomqvist’s second-half header and substitute Elin Rubensson’s 90th-minute penalty helped them beat Argentina 2-0 on Wednesday.

August 2, 2023 9:30 pm
 

World

Typhoon Khanun kills one man, knocks out power in Japan

High winds hit power lines in Japan’s popular tourist destination Okinawa, knocking out electricity to more than 200,000 households on Wednesday morning, as powerful and slow-moving typhoon Khanun neared the country’s southwestern islands.

August 2, 2023 5:20 pm
 

Rugby

Drua players boost Skipper Cup calibre

The inclusion of few Fijian Drua players in the Skipper Cup competition has significantly elevated the level of competition.

August 2, 2023 4:59 pm
 

Business

Minister explains meat price change

Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that the import excise duty on various meat products has been reduced to zero percent, except for whole chicken.

August 2, 2023 4:54 pm
 

Business

VAT increase a positive change for Fijians

The increase in Value Added Tax on certain goods is something to ponder, but some Fijians, they have chosen to see it from a positive perspective.

August 2, 2023 4:45 pm
 

Netball

Rokoura to iron out shooting issue

Fiji Pearls’ head coach, Unaisi Rokoura, expressed concern about their shooting performance in their recent Netball World Cup match against England Rose, where they suffered a heavy defeat of 89-28.

August 2, 2023 4:45 pm
 

Entertainment

Cardi B throws microphone into crowd at gig after being hit by drink

Cardi B became the latest star to be hit by an object from the crowd during a concert, when an audience member threw their drink at the rapper.

August 2, 2023 4:40 pm
 

News

FENC anticipates an increase in assistance

The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji is anticipating an increase in applications for assistance following changes in Value Added Tax rates and bus fares.

August 2, 2023 4:28 pm

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