French marathon runner Mehdi Frere looks set to miss out on the Olympics after he was handed a two-year ban by World Athletics over a doping offence, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

Almost 30 years on from the blockbuster “Twister,” deadly tornadoes and their chasers return to the screen for an updated extreme weather tale.

ANZ bank (ANZ.AX), opens new tab is in talks with the Australian government about ways to make its business in the Pacific Islands more viable as an exodus of Western financial services fuels concern about rising Chinese influence, its CEO told Reuters.

Tropical Storm Beryl brought howling winds and torrential rain to southeast Texas, killing at least three people, flooding highways, closing oil ports, canceling more than 1,300 flights and knocking out power to more than 2.7 million homes and businesses.

Alec Baldwin’s trial in the shooting of a cinematographer is set to begin Tuesday with the selection of jurors who will be tasked with deciding whether the actor is guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

The government has outlined  strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening national security and law enforcement capabilities.

Olympic gold medallist and France based Semi Radradra has joined the Flying Fijians squad ahead of the Test with the All Blacks in San Diego, USA next weekend.

Westpac’s Pacific Economist Shamal Chand says the 2024-25 national budget attempts to address cost of living pressures through pay increments, economic stability and consolidate Government’s medium-term fiscal position.

Independent Member of Parliament, Joseph Nand has criticized the 2024/25 national budget saying it is inadequate and lacking in vision.

Fijiana 7s player Aloesi Nakoci understands their path to the Paris Olympics won’t be easy, especially since they are pooled with some strong teams.

Assistant Minister at the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna has acknowledged every minority group that have contributed to the development of the country.

Former International School Suva athlete and Fiji Finals 1,500m and 800m gold medalist Maia Ramsden has got the call up to represent New Zealand in the Paris Olympics later this month.