Sports

Ledecky takes record ninth gold as Summer sparkles

Katie Ledecky tore up the record books again at the Paris Games by claiming a ninth career gold medal, while teenager Summer McIntosh put her name among the greats as Canada’s first triple champion at a single Olympics.

August 4, 2024 12:00 pm
 

Entertainment

Children in Need video of Southport suspect removed

The BBC has removed a 2018 Children in Need campaign video from its websites after it emerged it featured the Southport stabbing suspect.

August 4, 2024 10:57 am
 

World

Israeli strikes kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza school

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons in Gaza City killed at least 15 Palestinians.

August 4, 2024 10:08 am
 

Entertainment

Whitmore: I was gaslit over Strictly concerns

Television presenter Laura Whitmore has said that things she tried to talk about during her time on Strictly Come Dancing eight years ago are “all coming out now”.

August 4, 2024 8:50 am
 

World

Somalia beach attack kills 37 civilians

At least 37 civilians were killed and 212 were injured in an explosion at a popular beach restaurant in the Somali capital late, the health minister said, an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al Shabaab.

August 4, 2024 8:22 am
 

Football

Nadi remains focused ahead of final

After Nadi’s thrilling 2-0 semi-final win against Suva, Coach Raj Dayal is stressing on the importance of staying focused as they prepare for the final against Lautoka.

August 4, 2024 7:53 am
 

Athletics

Saint Lucia's Alfred wins superb 100 metres gold

Julien Alfred delivered a brilliant gun-to-tape performance to win the women’s 100 metres final in a rain-sodden Stade de France on Saturday and claim Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal.

August 4, 2024 7:50 am
 

Sports

McCutcheon's Paris Olympics journey ends

Team Fiji swimmer Anahira McCutcheon concluded her Paris Olympics campaign finishing 5th in heat six of the women’s 50m freestyle.

August 4, 2024 7:48 am
 

Health

NCDs rise on Moala Island amid diet issues

Non-communicable diseases have emerged as the most prevalent health issue on Moala Island in the Lau Group due to a lack of access to a balanced diet.

August 4, 2024 7:45 am
 

Athletics

Tewa's dream run ends

Team Fiji’s sole track athlete Waisake Tewa finished his Paris Olympics journey after placing seventh out of eight sprinters in Heat 6 of the men’s 100m preliminary rounds.

August 4, 2024 7:35 am
 

Crime

Raids yield more drug seizures and arrests

Police have arrested a man in the Northern Division for his involvement in the alleged sale and distribution of illicit drugs, namely marijuana.

August 4, 2024 7:31 am
 

News

Pacific Islands seek solutions to economic woes

Pacific Islands, including Fiji, continue to face challenges with inflation, debt distress, and access to climate finance.

August 4, 2024 7:24 am

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