Entertainment

Deadpool & Wolverine claws its way into China with minimal censorship: Report

Deadpool & Wolverine, the highly anticipated film featuring the wisecracking mercenary Wade Wilson (Deadpool) played by Ryan Reynolds and the adamantium-clawed mutant Logan (Wolverine) essayed by Hugh Jackman, is set for a simultaneous release in China and North America on July 26.

June 18, 2024 11:13 am
 

World

UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war

Britain’s approval of arms export licences to Israel dropped sharply after the start of the war in Gaza, with the value of permits granted for the sale of military equipment to its ally falling by more than 95% to a 13-year low.

June 18, 2024 10:57 am
 

Football

Goal drought and bloodied nose underlines Mbappe's Euros misfortune

A bloodied nose, a booking for unsportsmanlike conduct and an unfathomable miss that silenced a stadium – France’s Kylian Mbappe underlined his troubled relationship with the European Championship on Monday amidst uncertainty over his injury.

June 18, 2024 10:55 am
 

Football

France battle past Austria but Mbappe suffers facial injury

France overcame the potentially difficult hurdle of an in-form Austria without too many scares as they got their Euro 2024 campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory courtesy of an own goal.

June 18, 2024 10:51 am
 

Cricket

Ferguson takes three wickets in four maiden overs in New Zealand win

Pace bowler Lockie Ferguson grabbed three wickets as he bowled four maiden overs in New Zealand’s thumping victory over Papua New Guinea in the final match for both teams at the T20 World Cup.

June 18, 2024 10:38 am
 

News

Health violations force closure of Toorak Restaurant

A restaurant in Toorak, Suva has been closed after traces of rat faeces were found in their premises, by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

June 18, 2024 9:54 am
 

World

Train crash in eastern India kills 15, injures dozens

A freight train smashed into the rear of a stationary passenger train in India’s West Bengal state, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens, police said, in an accident that railway authorities blamed on driver error.

June 18, 2024 9:46 am
 

News

Police investigation on amusement ride death still pending

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has not yet received any corresponding file from the police regarding their side of the investigation into the amusement ride incident that cost a woman’s life last year.

June 18, 2024 9:41 am
 

News

Strong movement in tax indicators says FRCS CEO

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Chief Executive Udit Singh says some strong movements are coming through in tax indicators.

June 18, 2024 9:27 am
 

Entertainment

Allu Arjun announces Pushpa 2: The Rule’s new release set for December 6, 2024

Fans of the action-packed Telugu blockbuster Pushpa will have to wait a little longer to witness the rise of Pushpa Raj in the sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule.

June 18, 2024 9:11 am
 

World

Netanyahu disbands war cabinet as pressure grows on Israel's northern border

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet, an Israeli official said, in a widely expected move following the departure from government of centrist former general Benny Gantz.

June 18, 2024 8:30 am
 

Australia

Australia's Albanese, China's Li hold talks on trade, rights

Australia and China will take steps to improve military communication to avoid incidents, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said after meeting Premier Li Qiang, in the first visit to the country by a Chinese premier in seven years.

June 18, 2024 7:00 am

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