Bill Tidy, the cartoonist who was known for his quick artistry on shows including Countdown and Countryfile, has died at the age of 89.

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) said that it would end the availability of news content for Canadians on its platforms if the country’s Online News Act passes in its current form.

The Indian government opposes recognising same-sex marriages, it said in a filing to the Supreme Court on Sunday, urging the court to reject challenges to the current legal framework lodged by LGBT couples.

At least eight people have died after two fishing boats capsized off the coast of San Diego, California, in an apparent migrant smuggling operation, emergency officials said.

Hollywood stars will walk a champagne-coloured carpet at the Oscars on Sunday when organizers aim to keep the spotlight on “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “Top Gun: Maverick” and other nominated films that brought crowds back to cinemas.

ANZ Bank Pacific Economist, Dr. Kishti Sen, has warned against a rushed approach towards budget consolidation emphasizing the importance of a fiscally responsible strategy for budget repair.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman formally announced on Sunday the creation of a new national airline, Riyadh Air, with industry veteran Tony Douglas as its chief executive, as the kingdom moves to compete with regional transport and travel hubs.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain and hooker Tevita Ikanivere believes there’re some technical issues with their scrum which they need to fix before facing the Reds this weekend.

The 12 seeded teams in the main Cup competition of the 47th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will have the games of their lives as they battle for supremacy to make the top 16 in day two eliminations.

Vanua Levu will be undergoing some huge development in tourism over the coming years.

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has plans to provide a pathway for graduates which it has assisted to secure employment.

Both the Fiji women’s and men’s sides won their respective games at the inaugural Pacific Island Cricket Challenge at Albert Park in Suva on the weekend.