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UK Names Blaise Metreweli as First Female Chief of MI6

UK Politics · United Kingdom

UK Names Blaise Metreweli as First Female Chief of MI6

37% Center coverage: 151 sources

She will assume leadership in the autumn following Sir Richard Moore's departure, steering MI6 through escalating cyber-related threats from hostile threats.See the Story

Tyler Perry Sued for Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Assault

Celebrity · United States

Tyler Perry Sued for Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Assault

52% Center coverage: 145 sources

Authorities start handing remains of Air India crash victims over to relatives

Aviation Accidents · India

Authorities start handing remains of Air India crash victims over to relatives

42% Center coverage: 142 sources

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters after identifying some through DNA tests, days after the Air India flight crashed and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Sunday. The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern city of Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff Thursday, killing 241 peo…See the Story

New Zealand Halts Millions of Funds to Cook Islands over Its China Ties

47% Center coverage: 30 sources

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand has halted millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over the “breadth and content” of agreements the smaller Pacific nation made with China, officials from the New Zealand Foreign Minister’s office said Thursday. New Zealand, which is the smaller Pacific nation’s biggest funder, won’t consider any new money for the Cook Islands until the relationship improves, a spokesperson for Foreign Minist…Christopher Luxon · New Zealand See the Story

Tributes to Leeds Air India Plane Crash Victim Hailed 'Exceptional Individual'

Coverage: 6 sources

Dirdh Patel was one of 241 passengers and crew members who died when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner travelling from Ahmedabad to London crashed on ThursdayAviation Accidents · Ahmedabad See the Story

Report a ‘scattergun approach’, says Fraenkel

“A DISGRACEFUL interference with Fiji politics’ is how Professor Jon Fraenkel has described the conduct of Judge David Ashton-Lewis. A Professor in Comparative Politics at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, Prof Fraenkel said the report was politically driven. “Judge David Ashton-Lewis has discredited his entire report by making clear that it was politically motivated,” he said. “He has said he was appointed to hunt out the ‘cro…Oceania · Fiji Read Article

Strong Finish for Women in Media Meet

The inaugural Women in Media (WiM) conference wrapped up yesterday in Suva with a strong call for regional collaboration, inclusive partnerships, and sustainable funding support for women-led media initiatives. Day two opened with a powerful discussion on strengthening ties with civil society, moderated by CFL journalist Rashika Kumar. Panellists from femLINK Pacific, Balance of Power, Fiji Disability Forum and The Asia Foundation highlighted th…Oceania · Suva See the Story

Nationals a test for young dolphins

For many young swimmers, just getting to the Age Group National Swimming Competition is a big achievement. That’s exactly what 24 members of the Dolphin Swimming Club did over the weekend. Held at the National Aquatic Centre in Suva, the two-day meet brought together top swimmers from across Fiji but not just anyone could take part. Only swimmers who had qualified by meeting set times during earlier competitions from February to April were allow…Suva · Suva Read Article

Plea to remove wrecks

For more than 50 years, abandoned foreign shipwrecks have leaked toxic waste into the sea off Vatoa Island in the Lau Group. Now locals say enough is enough. Villagers are calling for the immediate removal of the wrecks, which they claim have poisoned their traditional fishing grounds (qoliqoli), caused illness, and even cost lives. “These wrecks are a common nuisance, and they’ve interfered with our right to use and enjoy the very resources we …Fiji · Fiji Read Article

Latu’s late start leads to dreams

Akanisi Latu never played any sport growing up. In fact, it wasn’t until she was in her 50s that she picked up a paddle for the first time. Now at 67, the Levuka athlete is preparing to represent Fiji at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau schedule from June 29 to July 7. “When I started playing in 2014, I never imagined I would travel overseas because of table tennis,” Latu said. “I just played because I enjoyed it.” A woman with disability, Latu w…Commonwealth Games · Fiji Read Article

DAY 8 | 4.15 TONNE METH BUST TRIAL | AFP verify drug as meth, court told

The trial into the seizure of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine resumed yesterday, with Police Constable Edward Joseph Bibi taking the stand. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku led Mr Bibi through his evidence, focusing on photographs taken at the Legalega home where the drugs were discovered on January 14, 2024. Mr Bibi said he saw drug residue on the carpet and took photos of the house’s interior and exterior, including bulk and i…Methamphetamine · Lautoka Read Article

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