A deadly atmospheric river storm lingered over Southern California for a third day on Tuesday, soaking the region with steady rains that threatened to trigger more flooding and mudslides as the weather system slowly crept toward the Desert Southwest.

The Digicel Fiji Kulas have started their OFC Olympic Games Qualifiers campaign on a high note after thrashing American Samoa 10-0 in their first pool game today.

Freezing rain, snow and ice have snarled traffic in central, eastern and southern China as millions of people travel home ahead of the Spring Festival holiday in the blistering cold that has swept through parts of the country over the past week.

The year 7 who was allegedly beaten by her father earlier this month has been taken under state care.

A heavy rain warning is now in force for the Northern Division, Yasawa, Lau and Lomaiviti groups, and northern and eastern parts of Viti Levu (Tavua, Rakiraki, Tailevu, Navua, Suva, Nausori, interior Ba-Ra-Naitasiri & Serua-Namosi).

Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has thanked his Japanese counterpart for their continued assistance in enhancing the Force’s maritime capabilities.

Fiji Council of Churches General Secretary, Reverend Simione Tugi, has issued a strong condemnation against all forms of violence against women and children.

20-year-old Hansel McCaig is gunning for Olympic Games qualification when he competes in the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar next week.

Ba Rugby will soon be announcing its 35-member squad for their inaugural participation in the Skipper Cup.

Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh, is currently in India to attend the Sugar and Ethanol conference in New Delhi.

The Online Safety Commission is actively addressing the pervasive issue of explicit image and video sharing, according to Acting Online Commissioner Tajeshwari Devi.

There has been a general increase in most types of cancer in Fiji in the last decade.