Entertainment

The actress who could make Oscars history

No film star is having a year as good as Sandra Hüller. With Project Hail Mary smashing the box office, and new film Fatherland earning rave reviews at Cannes, she could do the unprecedented.

May 18, 2026 10:11 am
 

News

New training boosts Fiji’s green construction sector

Bamboo is being explored as a sustainable alternative for Fiji’s construction and furniture industries as supplies of natural forest timber continue to decline.

May 18, 2026 10:04 am
 

World

Drone strike sparks fire at UAE nuclear plant

A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the ​United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran must act “fast” after efforts to ‌end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran appeared to have stalled.

May 18, 2026 10:00 am
 

World

WHO declares Ebola emergency in Congo and Uganda

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international ‌concern by the World Health Organisation, after 80 suspected deaths.

May 18, 2026 9:15 am
 

Entertainment

How 'Divine Visions' fueled cold war anti-communism

In May 1917, three Portuguese children declared that they had seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in a meadow.

May 18, 2026 9:07 am
 

Entertainment

Sacked pianist's case against orchestra heads to court

The opening strains of a concert pianist’s discrimination case against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are about to be heard in the Federal Court.

May 18, 2026 8:29 am
 

World

Trump-backed faith event focuses on conservative Christian leaders

A Trump administration-backed celebration of U.S. religious heritage on Sunday is highlighting conservative Christian leaders’ ties to the president as ​critics say the gathering does not reflect the country’s diverse faith landscape.

May 18, 2026 8:05 am
 

Sports

Qionibaravi’s rapid rise inspires women in powerlifting

National powerlifter Susana Qionibaravi says her journey into the sport has exceeded expectations after claiming international success within just her first year of competition.

May 18, 2026 7:39 am
 

Sports

West Ham on brink of relegation

West Ham United slipped perilously close to relegation after a bruising 3-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United on Sunday, a result that leaves their survival hopes hanging by a thread.

May 18, 2026 7:30 am
 

Business

Inspectors flag hygiene breaches in restaurants

The Consumer Council is calling for stronger enforcement action against restaurants and cafes found breaching basic hygiene and food safety standards across Fiji.

May 18, 2026 7:28 am
 

Business

Tui Namosi requests for tax incentives

The Tui Namosi is calling on Government to consider establishing a tax-free zone stretching from Lami to Pacific Harbour to support growing population pressures and development along the corridor.

May 18, 2026 7:09 am
 

Business

FCEF calls for stronger support for local industries

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on government to prioritize local industries, jobs and productivity in the upcoming national budget.

May 18, 2026 7:06 am

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