Football

Real Madrid lose $440 million sponsorship battle with Abu Dhabi fund

Spanish soccer’s Real Madrid have lost a $440 million court battle with Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala (MUDEV.UL) over the proposed sponsorship of its stadium in Madrid, sources with knowledge of the case told Reuters.

May 14, 2023 11:27 am
 

Entertainment

Pop acts sing for glory at Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, with Ukraine in spotlight

The final of the Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Saturday in Liverpool, with a Swedish diva and a party-loving Finnish rapper among favorites to win a joyous music competition clouded, for a second year running, by the war in Ukraine.

May 14, 2023 11:27 am
 

World

EU and US to pledge joint action over China concerns

Washington and the EU will pledge joint action to tackle concerns focused on China about non-market practices and coordinate their export controls on semiconductors and other goods at a meeting this month, a draft statement showed.

May 14, 2023 10:37 am
 

Entertainment

Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honor

Lainey Wilson was seemingly everywhere at the Academy of Country Music Awards, collecting four trophies on a night that saw Chris Stapleton win the entertainer of the year honor.

May 14, 2023 10:30 am
 

Football

PSG close in on French title as AC Ajaccio go down

Paris St Germain edged closer to a record 11th French title when they beat AC Ajaccio 5-0 at home on Saturday, sending the Corsican side into Ligue 2 as Lionel Messi faced the wrath of the Parc des Princes.

May 14, 2023 10:25 am
 

World

Canada's Alberta braces for more wildfires as volatile weather worsens

Canada’s main oil-producing province of Alberta is bracing for another hot and dry weekend, with warnings of more intense wildfires after a week of volatile weather forced thousands to evacuate homes and shuttered energy production.

May 14, 2023 9:47 am
 

Entertainment

Blues Music Awards in Memphis bestows 2 awards each to Guy, Castiglia, Nemeth

Blues mainstays Buddy Guy, Albert Castiglia and John Nemeth each won two awards and Tommy Castro took home the prize of B.B. King Entertainer of the Year at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, Tennessee.

May 14, 2023 9:19 am
 

Football

Suva FC dedicates tournament to Mothers

Suva FC finished their last training session yesterday ahead of their first OFC Champions League match in Vanuatu today.

May 14, 2023 8:41 am
 

News

Four freehold land titles returned to Yavusa Wainikeli in Taveuni

The Yavusa Wainikeli in Taveuni celebrated a milestone as they completed payment for four freehold land titles that have been returned to its people.

May 14, 2023 8:16 am
 

World

Italy promises full support for Ukraine as Zelenskiy meets pope

Italy’s leaders promised full military and financial backing for Ukraine and reiterated support for its EU membership bid as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Rome for the first time since the war began.

May 14, 2023 8:08 am
 

News

National Girmit Celebration brings people together

Music played a critical role in preserving the history of the Girmityas in Fiji over the years.

May 14, 2023 7:51 am
 

News

Seasonal workers recruitment criteria to be reviewed

The selection criteria for the seasonal worker program will be reviewed collectively by the Ministry of Itaukei Affairs and the Ministry of Employment.

May 14, 2023 7:44 am

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