World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame a second-set fightback by fourth seed Coco Gauff to secure a 6-3 7-6(3) win and clinch her third Madrid Open as the three-times major winner claimed her third title this year on the WTA tour.

The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children Fiji held its Western Division walkathon yesterday, starting from Churchill Park and ending at Natabua High School Hall in Lautoka.

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said he was considering proposing a national referendum over the country’s budget, given concerns that big cost-cutting plans could result in widespread protests.

India said it had banned the import of goods coming from or transiting via Pakistan and barred Pakistani ships.

A clutch last-minute try by Verenaisi Bari secured a thrilling 26-22 win for the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s over France in their second match at the LA 7s this morning.

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side endured a tough morning at the LA 7s, falling 15-14 to Australia in a nail-biting second pool match, their second consecutive loss after being beaten by New Zealand earlier.

Romanians vote in the first round of a presidential election that could propel hard-right eurosceptic George Simion to power in a ballot that will test the rise of Donald-Trump-style nationalism in the European Union.

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side made an electrifying start but were edged out 17-12 by New Zealand in a drama-filled clash to open their LA 7s campaign this morning.

Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua expressed concern over racist online comments regarding the 2025 scholarship distribution, particularly those targeting the iTaukei community.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side were handed a tough 26-5 defeat by Australia in their opening match of the LA 7s today.

Fijian Drua’s thrilling 36-33 win over the Queensland Reds yesterday may have been a team effort, but 20-year-old Phillip Baselala’s impact off the bench was a standout.

Significant progress is underway on the Nadi International Airport upgrade to enhance service quality in preparation for anticipated tourism growth.