The 2026 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations have been announced, marking a major moment in the awards season ahead of the Oscars. Ira Sachs’ Peter Hujar’s Day leads the film categories with five nominations, including acting nods for Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw. Keke Palmer and SZA also earned recognition for their work in the hit comedy One of Them Days, which is nominated for Best First Feature.

Peru’s electoral authority will provide bulletproof vests to presidential candidates ahead of April’s elections after a spate of attacks on politicians in the Andean nation.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has welcomed Fiji’s Rugby World Cup 2027 pool draw, describing it as both exciting and favourable as preparations begin for the expanded 24-team tournament in Australia.

As Fiji marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, experts warned that while technology opens new opportunities for women and girls with disabilities, it also exposes them to growing risks of online abuse.

Rising guard Ratu Zechariah Tuivanuavou is set to spearhead Fiji’s charge at the 2025 FIBA U17 Oceania Cup, carrying both the confidence of youth and the weight of a family legacy onto the court in Apia next week.

Fiji has made progress in promoting inclusion for people living with disabilities, but advocates say more awareness and action are needed at every level.

The government is stepping up efforts to curb the worsening termite infestation, which continues to spread across parts of Lautoka and Labasa causing major damage to homes, infrastructure, crops and household items.

Fijian Olympian Winston Hill is gearing up for one of the biggest fights of his professional career as he seeks out the vacant IBF Pan Pacific Super Welterweight Championship this weekend.

Scottie Scheffler, with two majors among six titles in 2025, and Rory McIlroy, who secured a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters, were nominated for the Jack Nicklaus Award given to the PGA Tour Player of the Year, the U.S.-based circuit has said.

Telecom Fiji has officially launched its 5G network, marking a major leap in the country’s digital transformation.

Fiji is taking the lead in shaping law and justice across the Pacific, driving reforms to tackle cybercrime, corruption, and gender-based violence.

The View cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin has explained why she’s missed three episodes of the talk show this week, sharing a health update as she prepares to give birth to her first child.