BTS world tour cancelled due to ongoing pandemic
K-Pop's biggest group won't be touring after all. CNN reports BTS's "Map of the Soul Tour" has been canceled for now. Record label Big Hit Music made the announceme
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Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters
Police in the Australian cities of Melbourne and Sydney have clashed with thousands of people protesting against COVID-19 lockdowns. In Melbourne, mounted officers use
Akbar presents the 2 boys in viral photo with a TV each
Remember that viral and adorable photo of two boys sitting outside on their neighbour's compound trying to watch one of the Fiji 7s team's games at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Former All Blacks coach says Australian rugby needs domestic overhaul
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the only way to revive the competitiveness of the Wallabies is to reduce the number of Australian Super Rugby sides. He has s
Angelina Jolie joins Instagram to call attention to suffering in Afghanistan
Angelina Jolie, a well-known private celebrity with no public social media presence, has joined Instagram, using the platform to draw attention to the situation in Afghan
Restrictions at FNU's Natabua campus being reviewed following a cluster of positive COVID-19 cases
FNU Vice-Chancellor Professor Toby Wilkinson says their Incident Response Team is reviewing whether restrictions at Natabua campus can be lifted or need to be extended.
Ed Sheeran is dropping a new album in October
Ed Sheeran has announced his fourth studio album, saying it is the best work that he has done. The British singer-songwriter confirmed that the album "=" (pronounced "
Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open with a foot injury, will miss rest of 2021
Rafael Nadal will miss the remainder of the 2021 season with a foot injury and will therefore take no part in this month's US Open -- the final tennis grand slam of the y
Tensions rise in struggle to get aid to Haiti earthquake victims
Five days after a powerful earthquake killed at least 2,189 people in Haiti help is trickling in, but struggling people say they need it more quickly. The poorest coun
Gonerogo part of a collaboration with the mother of reggae, Sister Phumi
Local artist Etta Gonerogo known for her hits Toso Mada Mai and 2 Bags Wacala is part of a collaboration with the mother of reggae Sister Phumi. Sister Phumi is launch
1st COVID-19 case detected at Paralympic village
A COVID-19 case has been detected in the Tokyo Paralympics village, just days before the Games are due to start. Organisers say the person who tested positive for the
PSG undecided about Messi debut tomorrow
Paris St-Germain have yet to decide if Lionel Messi will make his much-anticipated debut in tomorrow's Ligue 1 game at Brest. BBC Sports reports the six-time Ballon d'
Nicole Kidman reportedly enters Hong Kong quarantine-free
Nicole Kidman has become the latest Hollywood star to come under fire for circumventing strict quarantine rules for international travellers. The Australian actress's
Our readiness target is for a December opening - Koya
Minister for Tourism Faiyaz Koya says Fiji's ultimate goal as with every other destination is to safely restore quarantine free travel. He says our readiness target is
Govt extends expiry of LTA permit, license, certificates or registrations until October 19th
The government has extended the expiry of any LTA permit, license, certificate or registration. Those whose permit, license, certificate or registration expired since
R Kelly's sexual abuse and bribery trial starts in NY
The trial of the US R&B singer R Kelly has begun at a court in Brooklyn, New York. The star is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has
Nasoko’s journey to winning gold has been a miracle - Cawanibuka
Kalione Nasoko’s journey to winning gold at the Olympic Games has been described as a miracle by the National Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fiji Rugby, Naca C
New Zealand enters nationwide lockdown over one COVID-19 case
At 11.59 last night New Zealand went into lockdown. That snap lockdown was announced after a man tested positive for COVID-19. Its the first case in New Zealand in
11 new COVID-19 deaths – 6 from the West
There are 11 new COVID-19 deaths from August 13th to August 15th. Five deaths are from the Central Division and 6 deaths are from the Western Division. The first CO
US takes control of Kabul airport to evacuate staff
There have been scenes of panic at Kabul airport in Afganistan as desperate residents try to flee following the seizure of the Afghan capital by the Taliban. The US ar
Afghan President flees the country as Taliban enter capital
Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani has left the country and Taliban insurgents claim to have seized the presidential palace in Kabul. It was not yet clear where Gha