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[Source: Reuters] A small tourist plane crashed on Saturday as it flew over the Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru, killing 13 people, Peru’s government said. Peru’s Ministry of Transport and Communications said in a statement that the plane was carrying 11 foreign tourists — German, Italian and Spanish visitors — and two crew members. The Ministry said the plane crashed in the area of Socos, approximately 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Nazca and roughly 19 km (12 miles) from the Nazca Lines site. The small plane, a Cessna Caravan C-208 aircraft, belonged to the local…
[Source: Reuters] Three people died after a gunman opened fire in a shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to a city spokesman. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks told reporters the shooter was dead and the threat to the community was over. An active shooter incident was reported at around 2:30 p.m. local time (2030 GMT) near an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in a high-traffic commercial area, the city’s public information coordinator, Josh Palmer, told Reuters. About an hour later, “it was determined that the shooter was no longer a threat,” Palmer said.Article continues after advertisement During a…
[Source: File] Suva Grammar School captain Brendan Leo says his side is already looking ahead to the Vodafone Deans Under-18 quarter-finals after overcoming Ratu Luke Memorial School in yesterday’s elimination clash. The victory keeps Grammar’s national title hopes alive, but Leo knows bigger challenges lie ahead as the competition enters the knockout stages. The skipper also took time to acknowledge the support the team has received throughout the season. “It hasn’t been an easy journey and we’d like to thank them for always being with us throughout tough times and in times where we celebrate.”Article continues after advertisement With the…
The police are continuing investigations into the death of a 12-year-old boy in Wailoku, Tamavua, with officers gathering statements from residents in the area. Police confirm a 29-year-old man remains in custody in relation to the case as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. The boy was reported missing by his mother after he failed to return home on Wednesday evening. He was last seen playing at a neighbor’s home.Article continues after advertisement His body was discovered near his home around midday on Friday, following which the man was taken into police custody. Source link
[Source: Reuters] Wildfires fanned by gale-force winds burned across multiple areas of Greece, forcing residents to flee as conditions worsened again in parts of Spain and France. In one escalating Greek blaze, firefighters, police and ambulances slowly withdrew before a huge wall of fire and smoke engulfing forests and shrub near Porto Germeno on the Gulf of Corinth 60 km (40 miles) northwest of Athens. “The situation is extremely hard, especially today. We have really strong winds, gusts exceeding 73 kph (45 mph). The direction of the fire can’t be determined easily,” doctor and first responder Giorgos Doulas said. Europe…
Cancer patients are set to benefit from the country’s first radiotherapy centre, with the Government allocating $41 million in the 2026–2027 Budget to build the long-awaited facility. The investment is expected to improve access to life-saving treatment and reduce the need for patients to travel overseas for radiotherapy. The World Health Organization estimates that around 400,000 children and adolescents develop cancer each year, underscoring the need for timely diagnosis and access to specialised treatment. Parents in Wows Kids Foundation Alumita Seru say the Government’s investment is a major step forward for families facing the costs of travel, accommodation and medical…
[Photo: FILE] Almost eight out of every ten five-year-old children in Fiji have tooth decay, raising concerns about the country’s oral health among young people. Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa raised concerns over the country’s oral health situation during National Toothbrushing Day celebrations, saying dental problems continue to affect children from an early age. Ravunawa says by the time students reach ages 12 and 15, around half are already experiencing cavities. He says a major concern is that many teenagers suffering from tooth decay have not visited a dentist for treatment.Article continues after advertisement Ravunawa stresses that poor oral…
[Photo: FILE] Human rights advocates are sounding the alarm over allegations of systemic exploitation in Fiji’s fishing industry, where both local and migrant workers face conditions that experts say amount to forced labour. Human Dignity Group Director Dr Patricia Kailola while speaking at a recent human trafficking discussion revealed concerns of fishing vessel captains routinely confisicating passports and certificates, stripping workers of their freedom of movement and association. “But even for Fijians, in their surveys we say, do you get them back at the end? No, they say the captain holds them so he can find us again the next…
[Source: File] Rewa FC sent a strong message ahead of its OFC Men’s Champions League campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Suva FC in Round 16 of the Extra Premier League at Churchill Park. The Delta Tigers were in complete control as goals from Josaia Sela, Asivorosi Rabo, Semi Matalau and Neemish Prasad sealed an emphatic win and all three points. The result provides a timely boost for Rewa, which will turn its attention to next week’s OFC Men’s Champions League at Churchill Park. Meanwhile, Navua FC produced one of its best performances of the season, thrashing Tailevu Naitasiri…
[Source: File] Yeshnil Karan is already looking ahead to his next challenge after producing a season-best performance in the men’s 5,000 metres at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Competing at his second Commonwealth Games, the Team Fiji distance runner clocked 14 minutes 35.76 seconds, describing the race as one of the toughest of his career against a world-class field. Karan says the fast early pace and strong winds made for difficult racing conditions, but he was pleased to walk away with his best performance of the season. “It was really tough running against world-class athletes. The pace was fast and…