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Early trials suggest that the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine offers "minimal protection" against the South Africa strain of coronavirus. BBC News reports a new study, not yet peer-reviewed, involved about 2,00
The Pope has appointed a woman as an undersecretary to the Synod of Bishops for the first time. Sister Nathalie Becquart, who is from France, will have voting rights in the body, which advises the pontiff and debat
Christopher Plummer, the distinguished Canadian actor best known for his role as Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music, has died at the age of 91. He won an Oscar in 2012 for the film Beginners and was also nomin
Tributes are pouring in for Fiji's iconic musician and songwriter, Jese Mucunabitu who passed yesterday at the CWM Hospital after a prolonged illness. Top local musician Big Wilz says the late Mucunabitu is a big l
Fiji's iconic musician and songwriter, Jese Mucunabitu passed away this morning at the CWM Hospital after a prolonged illness. This has been confirmed by his wife Esiteri Rokovakacegu. Mucunabitu sang some
A Fijian corporal serving as a British Army Photographer has been awarded for his outstanding work in the annual British Army Film and Photographic Competition. 37-year-old Nacanieli Tanuku got first place in the P
Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine gives around 92% protection against COVID-19. This is according to late stage trial results published in The Lancet – a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal. It
Saved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond has died from cancer. The 44-year-old was best known for playing Samuel "Screech" Powers in the popular 1990s US sitcom about a group of high school friends and their headmast
Myanmar's military has seized power after detaining civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior members of her governing party. BBC News reports a statement on military TV said all authority has been given to
More than 100,000 people have died with COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, after 1,631 deaths within 28 days of a positive test were recorded in the daily figures. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he takes full respo
Actor Varun Dhawan and his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal will tie the knot in Alibaug in India today. The couple were supposed to get married last year but their plans were delayed due to COVID-19. Actor,
US Vice-President, Kamala Harris was seen sitting with a bottle of Fiji Water on the second day in office. The picture was taken as she was having a virtual meeting. Harris has become the first woman to hold
87-year-old Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers has died. King hosted "Larry King Live" on CNN for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidat
Google has threatened to remove its search engine from Australia over the nation's attempt to make the tech giant share royalties with news publishers. Australia is introducing a world-first law to make Google, Fa
Former US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial over his role in the deadly US Capitol riot is set to begin next week in the Senate. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives will deliver the impeachment charge
Passionate local artists, Wise and Masi, have collaborated again to release a new song called Veilomani. Waisale Qilatabu who goes by the artist name Wise was inspired to write the song after watching viral videos
Bridgerton fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Netflix announced a second season of the steamy Netflix show. The period drama, based on Julia Quinn's novels has created a buzz since its debut last month. I
Five people have been killed in a fire at the site of the world's largest vaccine producer in western India. The blaze started at a building which was still under construction at the Serum Institute. The compa
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US President at the US Capitol in Washington. He is the oldest person ever sworn in as US President. Biden turned 78 last November. Vice-President Kamala Harris has taken her o
US President Donald Trump is expected to issue up to 100 pardons before he leaves the White House this week - with rapper Lil Wayne reportedly one of the names on the list. According to Fox News, Lil Wayne - real n
