Austria headed towards coalition talks led by the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) after efforts to form a government without the party fell apart and prompted Chancellor Karl Nehammer to resign.

Thirty five witnesses are expected to appear before the Commission of Inquiry which will assess and determine whether the appointment process of Barbara Malimali as Commissioner of Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption was conducted with integrity, fairness, and transparency, in accordance with the law.

Former Greek prime minister Costas Simitis, who led the country into the European Union’s single currency in 2001, died aged 88 at his summer house in the Peloponnese.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that Syria’s new leadership is determined to root out separatists there, as Ankara said its military had “neutralised” 32 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party, or PKK, in the country.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized a strategic eastern town near the provincial capital Goma in Democratic Republic of Congo, local politicians said.

The Nabua community in Suva has once again received a boost in its rugby union and rugby league development efforts, thanks to the continued support from Sydney’s Oran Park Rugby League Football Club.

The Fiji Police Force is investigating cases allegedly involving tourists and drugs, with reports emerging from hotels across the country.

Concerns have been raised over staffing shortages affecting the quality of patient care in hospitals across the country.

The Fiji Pearls are gearing up for the new season with a young squad full of potential, aiming to strengthen their presence on the world stage.

Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield.

The Ministry of Health has taken a significant stride to digitize its medicine procurement and inventory processes with the implementation of the MSUPPLY system at the Fiji Pharmaceutical Biomedical Services.

The Fiji Police Force MPAiSA Taskforce team has arrested and jointly charged a Labasa couple for dishonestly obtaining money through deception.