World

Musk's new ultimatum spurs fresh confusion among US government workers

Federal workers faced fresh uncertainty about their futures on Tuesday after Elon Musk gave them “another chance” to respond to his ultimatum that they justify their jobs or risk termination, contradicting guidance from some Trump administration officials that the request was voluntary.

February 26, 2025 3:00 pm
 

Crime

Man sentenced to life for murder of wife

A 46- year- old man who murdered his wife in Drasa Lautoka in 2019 has been handed mandatory life imprisonment by the High Court.

February 26, 2025 2:53 pm
 

Court

Vakarisi warned to reform

35-year-old Jone Vakarisi convicted for a count of criminal intimidation was handed a suspended sentence by the Suva Magistrates Court today.

February 26, 2025 2:45 pm
 

Tennis

Krejcikova out of Indian Wells, Miami with back issue

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has withdrawn from next month’s tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami due to a back injury that has kept her out of action since November.

February 26, 2025 2:43 pm
 

Football

Messi fined for grabbing New York City coach by the neck

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount for grabbing one of New York City FC’s coaching staff on the neck after Saturday’s MLS opener, the league said.

February 26, 2025 2:37 pm
 

News

Schools recognized for impactful videos

Kamil Muslim College and Tavua College have won the Senior and Junior Categories, respectively, in the Visualizing Climate Change Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation in Fiji video competition.

February 26, 2025 2:36 pm
 

Entertainment

'Go big or go home': Oscars red carpet to sparkle with bold gems and rare diamonds

At this year’s Oscars, the jewelry on the red carpet will be bold statement earrings and chunky necklaces, as well as rare natural diamonds and a more creative use of gems by male stars, according to a De Beers jewelry expert.

February 26, 2025 2:33 pm
 

World

Chile power outage plunges capital into darkness, hits major copper mines

A massive power outage across Chile plunged the country’s capital Santiago into darkness and knocked out electricity to major copper mines in the country’s north, buffeting global metal markets.

February 26, 2025 2:05 pm
 

World

DNA and 'distinctive' car link man to beach killing

A man accused of murder can be linked to a young woman’s shallow grave on a beach via DNA samples and a “distinctive” European car, a jury has heard.

February 26, 2025 1:41 pm
 

Entertainment

Gucci kicks off Milan Fashion Week with furry coats as it awaits new designer

Gucci sent a collection of furry coats, slim pencil skirts and slip dresses down the catwalk for its fall-winter show, a lineup of styles for women and men drawn up by its design studio as the Kering-owned (PRTP.PA), opens new tab Italian label awaits its next designer.

February 26, 2025 1:34 pm
 

Court

New hearing date set for Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum, and Sharma

A new hearing date has been set in the case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and former Health Minister Dr. Neil Sharma.

February 26, 2025 1:07 pm
 

World

US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal

The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv’s push to win Washington’s support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

February 26, 2025 12:58 pm

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