A major Israeli labor union has called for a nationwide general strike on Monday after the bodies of six hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip were recovered.

Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney and Brad Pitt admit they are disappointed their latest comedy “Wolfs” is not getting a broad cinema release and instead heading almost straight onto Apple TV.

An alleged mishap at the Hibiscus Festival yesterday has generated concern over the safety of children utilizing amusement rides.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has called on those who party to the late hours of the night to do so with respect for their neighbours.

Donald Trump has signalled that he will vote in favour of legalising marijuana for personal use in his home state of Florida, ahead of a ballot on the issue in November.

A 29-year-old man, believed to be a key distributor of illegal drugs, has been arrested along with two other men and a 20-year-old woman.

Russian air strikes have injured at least 41 people in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, officials have said.

Young Kulas coach Angeline Chua believes the girls played their hearts out despite a massive 9-0 loss to Brazil at the U-20 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Russia sees U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris as a more predictable opponent than Republican Donald Trump, though in any case there is no prospect of an improvement in relations with Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua says the National Counter Narcotics Strategy is just one part of addressing Fiji’s drug problem.

Gus Atkinson’s five-wicket haul eventually broke Sri Lanka’s resistance to give England victory in the second Test and the series with a match to spare.

There is widespread agreement that Fiji needs a Truth and Reconciliation Commission.