World

Russia battles Ukrainian troops for third day after shock incursion

Russian forces were battling Ukrainian troops for a third day on Thursday after they smashed through the Russian border in the Kursk region, an audacious attack on the world’s biggest nuclear power that has forced Moscow to call in reserves.

August 9, 2024 10:30 am
 

News

Vuma project under government review

The iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu has assured that the Vuma housing project in Ovalau is under active consideration.

August 9, 2024 10:20 am
 

Business

Pacific markets GM appointed

BSP Financial Group Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Black as the new General Manager for its Pacific Markets operations.

August 9, 2024 10:20 am
 

Rugby

Gibbes new forwards coach for Drua

Former Hurricanes assistant coach Chris Gibbes has been announced as the new forwards coach for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Men’s team.

August 9, 2024 10:03 am
 

Basketball

U.S. to take on France in Paris dream final after close call

The United States kept the dream alive with a stirring fourth quarter rally to tame feisty Serbia 95-91 on Friday and move into the Paris Olympics men’s basketball gold medal final against France.

August 9, 2024 9:47 am
 

Entertainment

Philippe Petit recreates high-wire walk between World Trade Center’s twin towers on 50th anniversary

Fifty years after his iconic high-wire walk between the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center, Philippe Petit recreated the death-defying stunt with a performance about 7 miles north of the Trade Center at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

August 9, 2024 9:20 am
 

World

UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert

British police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on Wednesday prevented a repeat of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants.

August 9, 2024 9:18 am
 

Entertainment

Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots

While filming “Alien: Romulus,” Cailee Spaeny didn’t have to dig too deep to muster up sheer terror. She was often facing off against real creatures on set — or as close to real as they could get.

August 9, 2024 8:50 am
 

News

Officer charged with multiple sexual offences

A police officer faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting and raping a minor.

August 9, 2024 8:30 am
 

World

Harris leads Trump by 5 points in Ipsos poll

Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 42% to 37% in the race for the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, according to an Ipsos poll published on Thursday.

August 9, 2024 8:10 am
 

Sports

McLaughlin-Levrone smashes world record to retain 400m hurdles crown

American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone obliterated her own 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 50.37 seconds to retain her Olympic title on Thursday.

August 9, 2024 8:10 am
 

News

Man facing alleged murder charges to face court

A man has been charged with allegedly murdering his 59-year-old grandmother.

August 9, 2024 8:00 am

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