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France on edge as Bayrou faces high-stakes budget confidence vote
France faces a high-stakes confidence vote that could reshape its delicate budget plan and test Macron’s leadership. With opposition uniting against austerity and markets on edge, the… read more
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Elizabeth Hurley Joins Channel 4’s The Inheritance with Robert Rinder
Elizabeth Hurley signs on for Channel 4’s The Inheritance, joining Robert Rinder in a glamorous, high-stakes game. Thirteen strangers navigate trust, bluffing and bold twists in a… read more
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Alcaraz Advances as Zarazua Stuns Keys on US Open Day One
Day one at the US Open delivered drama from the opening serve—a defending champion steady under the lights, a legendary return making waves, and a teenage sensation… read more
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Fiji-India Ties Deepen After Rashtrapati Bhavan Meeting
Fiji and India signal a deeper partnership as leaders discuss practical steps across health, education, and regional development. The conversations hint at concrete benefits for people on… read more
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Rotuma Youth Festival Tackles Sexual Assault and Teenage Pregnancies
Rotuma’s Youth Festival spotlights urgent issues—sexual assault, teen pregnancies, and defilement—calling for community-led solutions from within. Families, leaders, and schools map safer paths for youth through practical… read more
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Lautoka FMP Registration Drive Under Scrutiny as Call for More Stations Grows
Residents say a three-day registration drive for the Free Medicine Program falls short, with long queues and too few stations. As plans roll out to change how… read more
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Fiji Teachers Push for Separate Pay Track, Demanding 30% Raise
Fiji’s teachers are pushing for a distinct pay framework that acknowledges the front-line realities of the classroom, especially in remote communities. As budget talks unfold, the outcome… read more
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Fiji Weather: Heavy Rain Alert in Effect Across the Fiji Group With Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Risk
Unsettled conditions sweep across Fiji with bands of heavy rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Localized flash floods could affect low-lying areas as winds shift and seas… read more
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Labasa ATM PIN Swap: Man Charged in Theft From Elderly Woman
Alleged ATM deception in Labasa has a 28-year-old man facing multiple theft charges after an elderly woman’s account was drained. The case points to a troubling pattern… read more
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Navua Dog Welfare Video Spurs Police Review
Concerns over animal welfare rise in Navua after a video surfaced showing two people allegedly dragging dogs. With authorities reviewing the incident and residents reminded of the… read more
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Islands Push Upstream Action as Plastics Treaty Falls Short of Binding Commitments
AOSIS voices renewed concern as talks on a global plastics treaty fall short of binding commitments, emphasizing upstream action, design standards, and a dedicated remediation fund. With… read more
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Snoop Dogg Says He’s Scared to Take His Grandkids to Lightyear Over LGBTQ Moment
Here are a few teaser excerpt options you can use: – Snoop Dogg opens up about a moment in Lightyear that left his grandson with questions—and a… read more
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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Digital Taxes as EU Sanctions Are Weighed
White House signals a tougher stance on digital services taxes, hinting at tariffs and sanctions as Europe presses ahead with levies on tech giants. The move could… read more
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Fijiana flash pace in Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 opener against Canada
Fiji’s Fijiana showed flashes of pace and resilience in their World Cup opener, as they blend sevens speed with a developing 15s game. With Pool B tests… read more
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Fiji’s Conspiracy of Silence: Leaders Urged to End Violence and Abuse
Power, tradition, and violence intersect in Fiji, where community workers say leaders’ status often shields abuse. As calls for accountability and respectful relationships grow, survivors seek safer,… read more
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Fiji Teachers Warn of Strike Over Pay and Remote-Area Costs
Fiji’s teachers’ union hints at a potential strike if pay and rural allowances aren’t addressed, calling it a last resort while it watches the new government’s first… read more
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Tonga’s King Expands Diplomatic Grip Ahead of Elections
As Tonga heads toward November elections, the king has taken direct control of foreign affairs, reshaping the kingdom’s diplomatic framework. Critics say the move tightens royal grip… read more
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Fiji Impersonation Scam Uses Public Figure’s Image to Promote Fake Investments
Scammers are exploiting the name and image of a well-known public figure to push fake investment schemes. Counterfeit posts and profiles promise huge returns, but it’s a… read more
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Nine Hanuman idols stolen in Fiji as police probe across Nadi temples
Nine religious statues vanished in a string of thefts across several properties in Nadi, triggering a police investigation and a wave of vigilance from temple committees and… read more
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Fiji Headteachers Demand Pay Reform as Workloads Grow
Fiji’s primary school headteachers are urging a salary review as workloads grow and leadership roles become more demanding. A growing call for fair pay highlights pay inequities… read more
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Fiji Tightens Rural Allowance Checks as Definitions Evolve
Accountability tightens around rural allowance claims as the Education Ministry steps up verification. With the definition of “rural” shifting, officials say funds will be targeted more precisely… read more
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National Guard Deployment in DC Sparks Debate Over Federal Role
Uniformed troops blend into the bustle of Washington, D.C., as a sweeping security operation unfolds on the capital’s streets. The display—and the debate it stirs about safety,… read more
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Fiji Faces Medicine Shortages as Imports Drive Health-Procurement Reforms
Fiji faces ongoing medicine shortages as demand sometimes outruns supply, amid heavy reliance on imports. New storage facilities, real-time stock systems, and diversification of suppliers are aimed… read more
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Mysterious statue thefts shake Fiji’s places of worship
Five religious statues vanished in Nadi last Friday as police chase multiple leads. The incidents, part of a wider uptick in temple thefts across Fiji, have communities… read more
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Fiji confronts HIV surge as prevention drives expand
Fiji faces a rising HIV challenge tied to inconsistent condom use and needle-sharing, prompting a bold expansion of prevention and community-led responses. With international support and new… read more
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Seine killings near Paris: Homeless suspect in custody after four men found dead
Police detain a homeless man in connection with the deaths of four men found along the Seine near Choisy-le-Roi. With formal charges expected as the investigation unfolds,… read more
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Fiji’s Rural Schools Seek Targeted Funding to Preserve Indigenous Education
Indigenous education in Fiji is at a crossroads as advocates urge targeted investment to strengthen language, culture, and faith from early childhood through primary years. The push… read more
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Remembering Jerry Adler: The Sopranos’ Beloved Hesh Rabkin
Beloved actor Jerry Adler, famed for his warm wit as Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos, has died at 96. A lifelong craftsman of the stage and screen,… read more
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Fiji to Tighten Free Education Grant Audits With New School Finance Training
Gaps in Free Education Grant management are prompting a targeted training push for Fiji’s school leaders. Expect a stronger focus on budgeting, record-keeping, and governance to safeguard… read more
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Fiji Battles Its Fastest HIV Outbreak, Rallying for Testing and Care
Fiji faces its fastest-growing HIV outbreak yet, challenging communities and health systems alike. A survivor’s candid perspective meets urgent calls for wider testing, care, and stigma reduction.… read more