French President Emmanuel Macron set off a political earthquake on Sunday when he called shock legislative elections for later this month after he was trounced in the European Union vote by Marine Le Pen’s far-right party.

Israeli minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government on Sunday, withdrawing the only centrist power in the embattled leader’s far-right coalition amid a months-long war in Gaza.

A ban on Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel was extended for another 45 days by Israel’s telecoms regulator after the cabinet agreed its broadcasts posed a threat to security.

Flick Hygiene Lautoka striker Sairusi Nalaubu says the side’s warrior spirit made the difference as they retained the 2024 Digicel Pacific Fiji FACT title yesterday at Subrail Park in Labasa.

India beat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring but tense T20 World Cup Group A encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium where more than 34,000 fans were in attendance at the temporary arena.

The shortage of nurses and doctors continues to be a significant concern for the healthcare system in Fiji, now severely impacting the ability to carry out essential operations.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua prop Mesake Doge says playing the Blues at Eden Park is something that he will cherish for the rest of his life.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has lauded Fiji’s remarkable achievements in the tourism sector, highlighting its swift recovery and growth beyond pre-COVID levels.

Team Fiji judoka Gerard Takayawa looks certain to represent the country at the Paris Olympics next month.

Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca highlights the need for increasing teachers’ salaries and reveals that talks are underway with the government in this regard.

University of the South Pacific student Yash Krishen Maharaj reigned supreme in the 2024 Vodafone Fiji May Weekender chess competition.

The Fiji Police Force highlights the broader social implications of drug use, particularly among the youth.