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The Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered drama, upsets and heartbreak, with the final eight teams now confirmed after four days of knockout action. Defending champions Argentina produced the comeback of the tournament, rallying from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 thanks to late strikes from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández. They now continue their title defence with a quarter-final clash against Switzerland. Among the biggest surprises was Norway’s 2-0 victory over five-time champions Brazil, while Morocco continued their impressive run with a convincing 3-0 win over co-hosts Canada. France edged Paraguay…

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Two police officers who were issued bench warrants for failing to appear in court over an Unlawful Possession of Illicit Drugs case involving Imran Khan have appeared before the Nasinu Magistrates Court. During proceedings, the officers provided explanations for their absence, which were accepted by the Resident Magistrate. The court subsequently cancelled the bench warrants and directed the State to recharge Mr. Khan as soon as possible. A third bench warrant issued against a civilian staff member remains active until she appears before the court. Rusiate Tudravu, the Commissioner of Police, has acknowledged the criticism directed at the Fiji Police…

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Residents living in low-lying coastal communities are being urged to remain on alert as high tides are expected to increase the risk of coastal inundation over the next 24 hours. According to the Fiji Meteorological Service, a moderate risk of sea flooding is forecast during the upcoming high tide periods, with vulnerable coastal areas advised to closely monitor local conditions and take necessary precautions. On Wednesday, high tide is expected at around 12:15pm, reaching approximately 1.65 metres. Further high tides are forecast for Thursday at around 12:45am, with an estimated height of 1.80 metres, and again at approximately 1:20pm, reaching…

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The four most successful nations in the history of the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026 have secured their places in the semi-finals after South Africa, New Zealand, England and France topped their respective pools in Georgia. Defending champions South Africa advanced with an impressive 52-33 victory over Wales, setting up a semi-final showdown with England, who survived a spirited late comeback from Argentina to claim a thrilling 40-38 win in Tbilisi despite finishing the match with 13 players. In the other semi-final, New Zealand booked their place after defeating Italy 45-15 to finish on top of Pool B. The seven-time…

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Players competing at the World Rugby U20 Championship 2026 will unite on Tuesday in support of clean sport by taking part in Keep Rugby Clean Day, reinforcing World Rugby’s commitment to fair play and anti-doping awareness. Ahead of the final round of pool matches in Tbilisi and Kutaisi, players from all participating teams will wear special t-shirts during their warm-ups to demonstrate their collective support for playing the game free from doping. The initiative is part of Keep Rugby Clean, World Rugby’s anti-doping education and awareness programme, which focuses on educating players about their responsibilities, highlighting the risks associated with…

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