US death toll from COVID-19 overtakes Italy's for the highest in the world
The US death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed Italy's for the highest in the world today at more than 19,700, as Chicago and other cities across the Midwest braced for
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NDMO to start distributing ration packs by today in areas impacted by Severe TC Harold - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says that teams from the National Disaster Management Office will start distributing ration packs from today in areas that have been imp
China reports a rise in new COVID-19 cases
China reported a rise in new coronavirus cases, as authorities try to head off a second wave of infections particularly from imported and asymptomatic cases as curbs on c
Cooper's behind-the-back trick pass goes viral
Less than a week after hitting the headlines with a miraculous behind-the-back trick pass shared on social media, Quade Cooper is causing another stir with his seemingly
NRL to check players temperatures before each game and three times on game day
NRL players will have their temperatures taken before they can go on the field, and checked at least three times on game day, in a bid to stop any spread of coronavirus.
Scientific experts warn that it could be months before games are played in front of crowds
Scientific experts have warned that sports face a wait of several weeks from the end of lockdown before they resume, and it could be months more until games can be played
COVID-19: US death toll passes 2,000 in a single day
The US has become the first country in the world to record more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day. Figures from Johns Hopkins University show 2,108 people
COVID-19 pandemic and TC Harold has brought our nation to its knees - Rabuka
Leader of Opposition, Sitiveni Rabuka says the two extraordinary events, the COVID-19 pandemic and Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold has brought our nation to its knees.
Police increase checkpoints around the country to limit unnecessary movement of people
Police have increased the number of checkpoints around the country as they will be limiting unnecessary movement of people over the next 48 hour period. Police Commiss
66-year-old Kadavu man confirmed to be the first fatality from TC Harold
A 66-year-old man from Kadavu has been confirmed as the first fatality from severe Tropical Cyclone Harold. The Director of National Disaster Management Office, Vasiti
Two more people die of Covid-19 in New Zealand
Two more people have died in New Zealand due to COVID-19 bringing the countries total to 4. Both were older people who had underlying health conditions, and both were
Finnish baker's toilet roll cakes keep profits rolling in
A quick-thinking Finnish bakery has saved itself from financial ruin due to the new coronavirus pandemic by creating a cake that looks like a toilet paper roll. The di
Restarting football too soon 'irresponsible' says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino says restarting football too early would be "irresponsible". Most domestic leagues around the world are on hold because of the coronav
Proposed new date for Tokyo Olympics may be in doubt with the escalating nature of COVID-19 in Japan
The Tokyo Olympics may not be able to go ahead in 2021 as planned due to the escalating nature of coronavirus in Japan. This is according to Organising Committee chief
Weinstein released from medical isolation
Harvey Weinstein has been released from medical isolation. The 68-year-old convicted rapist was widely reported to have tested positive for coronavirus a few weeks ago
Images emerge of mass grave burial in New York as COVID-19 death toll rise in the US
Images have emerged of coffins being buried in a mass grave in New York City, as the death toll from the coronavirus continues to rise. Workers in hazmat outfits were
Expect to be stopped and questioned at checkpoints - Qiliho
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says people can expect to be stopped and questioned at checkpoints now erected throughout the country as they will be limiting unneces
150 arrests made for breaches of COVID-19 restrictions
Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho says people are still moving around with the sole intention of breaching the COVID-19 restrictions which is evident as 99 arrests were
WHO warns of 'Deadly resurgence' if lockdown measures are lifted too early
The World Health Organization has warned lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a "deadly resurgence" in infections. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
UFC events postponed indefinitely after Dana White told to 'stand down'
UFC president Dana White says he was told to "stand down" from holding UFC 249 on 18th April, with the event now postponed. Earlier this week, White said he was close
17-year-old girl charged for allegedly posting comments on social media swearing at members of the disciplined forces
A 17-year-old girl has been charged for allegedly posting comments on social media swearing at members of the disciplined forces with regards to the enforcement of the na