Actor who played Bilbo Baggins passes away
Stage and film actor Sir Ian Holm, who played Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings films, has died aged 88. Sir Ian, Oscar-nominated as Olympic running coach Sam Mus
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Pillay and Krishna appear before Independent Legal Services Commission
A case against prominent lawyers, Wasu Pillay and Shailend Krishna was called before the Independent Legal Services Commission this afternoon. The charges were not rea
Cop arrested after being allegedly drunk on duty
A police officer was arrested last night after being allegedly found drunk on duty. Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says the officer was arrested after she was sto
John Bolton: Trump sought Xi's help with re-election
A new book by the former US National Security Adviser John Bolton says US President Donald Trump tried to get China's President Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election.
Fiji's King of TikTok hopes to have a comedy show one day
The King of TikTok in Fiji Timoci Satavu or more commonly known for his TikTok handle – 5 cents Mahi (5c_mahi) says he loves to make people laugh and hopes to have
Cause of Rakiraki house fire yet to be determined
There is no determination yet on the cause of the fire which destroyed a three-bedroom house in Wairuku in Rakiraki yesterday. Police say there were no casualties.
Dan Carter auctioning one of his prized All Blacks Test jerseys for first time
A rare piece of rugby memorabilia is up for grabs. Former All Black Dan Carter is for the first time auctioning a test jersey to raise money for his local rugby club i
Keanu Reeves auctioning Zoom date for children's charity
John Wick and Matrix star Keanu Reeves is auctioning off a 15-minute virtual date over Zoom to raise money for a children's cancer charity - Camp Rainbow Gold. Alongsi
China increases COVID-19 control measures in Beijing amid new virus outbreak
China has increased testing and lockdown measures in parts of its capital Beijing to control what appeared to be its largest coronavirus outbreak in more than two months.
Confidential USP Council papers leaked online
Confidential papers related to the planned meeting of the USP Council tomorrow have been leaked online. The USP Council Secretariat says these confidential papers were
Five cops charged for allegedly assaulting and throwing a man off a bridge in Naqia, Tailevu
Five Police officers have been charged in relation to their alleged involvement in the case of assault involving a man in his 20s in Naqia Village in Wainibuka, Tailevu.
US police reform: Trump signs executive order on 'best practice'
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order introducing several police reforms while rejecting calls to defund or dismantle the police. His order offers fe
Sassy’s new single “Ko Tu Yawa Sara†released on FM96
Famous local singer Sassy has released a new single “Ko Tu Yawa Saraâ€. The new song made its debut on FM96 Crackfirst with Joey and Steven this morning
Jimmy Kimmel to host 2020 Emmys
Television host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel is set to host the 2020 Emmy Awards for television network ABC but what that show will look like is still quite unclear. ABC
Prince Charles's sense of smell and taste still not back
Prince Charles has still not fully regained his sense of smell and taste after having coronavirus in March. He made the revelation while visiting staff of the United
Councils told to carry out a rate profiling exercise
Municipal Councils in the Northern and Western Divisions have been told by the Minister for Local Government Premila Kumar to carry out a rate profiling exercise; to reco
Suspect in death of newborn baby still in the hospital
The woman who is the suspect in the case where the body of a newborn baby was found in Bulileka, Labasa will be interviewed by investigators once medical clearance is giv
COVID19: Dexamethasone proves first life-saving drug
A cheap and widely available drug can help save the lives of patients seriously ill with COVID-19. The low-dose steroid treatment dexamethasone (dek·suh·meh·t
US Open to be held behind closed doors
The US Open will be held without fans from 31 August to 13 September, after plans were approved by governor of New York Andrew Cuomo. BBC News reports the Grand Slam will
Drones and Committees helping the Ministry protect the environment
Drone technology is now being used by the Department of Environment to survey new developments while there are also Environment Management Committees monitoring developme
Drunk school teacher allegedly breaches curfew
Eight juveniles were arrested for allegedly playing touch rugby at the Cakacaka Road roundabout in Caubati yesterday while a school teacher also allegedly breached the cu