An explosive fire at a pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok ​killed 27 people and injured dozens, officials said on Monday, with police investigating possible negligence including obstructed emergency exits as people scrambled to flee the burning venue.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two more ​northeastern provinces, Haut-Uele and Tshopo, the country’s public health institute ‌said in its latest report.

Opposition Member of Parliament, Premila Kumar, says rising public debt and slowing economic growth are among the biggest concerns in the coalition government’s 2026/27 National Budget.

Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto says the 2026-2027 National Budget will strengthen Fiji’s border security through major investments in modern technology, decentralised services and passport availability.

The Fiji Rugby Union is expected to pay the premium for its land in Saweni, Lautoka, from the profit it made over the weekend in England.

The health system is facing mounting pressure as HIV cases rise and patients continue to travel overseas for critical cancer treatment.

After serving 15 years in the British Armed Forces and travelling the world, Dave Tyler Ravulo has returned home to Taveuni, where he now operates what is believed to be the first food truck in Fiji’s Northern Division.

Spain is determined to make France adapt to their game rather than the other way around when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup semi-final tomorrow.

Fiji men’s coach Shaun Corrie has praised the Suva Hockey Association for its efforts to develop the sport and keep it thriving.

Argentina and England will add another chapter to one of football’s fiercest rivalries when they meet in their first-ever FIFA World Cup semi-final on Thursday, with a place in Monday’s final on the line.

The Coalition Government will be remembered for appointing all its members as either ministers or assistant ministers, says Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu.

More than 8,000 applications for rural housing assistance over the past three years have highlighted the growing need for safe and resilient homes in Fiji’s rural and maritime communities.