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Las Vegas sees fall in tourists as 'ridiculous prices' hit

Daily Mail · July 7, 2025

By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 07:12 EDT, 7 July 2025 | Updated: 07:12 EDT, 7 July 2025 Las Vegas's high prices could be putting off potential tourists, according to new visitor figures. Tourist numbers have fallen every month this year with 6.5...

Fiji's leader of 12 years headed for convincing election win

Samoa Observer ·

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — The man who first seized power in a military coup then refashioned himself as a legitimate leader appears set to rule Fiji for another four years. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his FijiFirst party were headed for a...

Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega Makes Shocking Exit for 'Personal' Reasons as Past Racial Slurs Resurface

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW On Sunday, July 6, Love Island USA announced that Cierra Ortega had left season 7 due to a "personal situation" The content creator, 25, had been receiving off-screen backlash following resurfaced social media posts that appeared to...

Māori Queen to attend chiefly installation in Fiji

Pacific Media Network ·

The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, will attend the installation ceremony of Ratu Tevita Kapaiwai Lutunauga Uluilakeba Mara as Tui Lau Saunivanua ko Lau in Tubou Village, Lakeba Island, on Thursday. PMN News received...

Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega Leaves Villa After Resurfaced Racist Post

Us Weekly · July 7, 2025

Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega left the villa amid her offscreen racism scandal. During the Sunday, July 6, episode of the Peacock series, narrator Iain Stirling confirmed that Cierra “left the villa due to a personal situation” and noted that...

No visa needed to visit your own ‘Love Island’ in Fiji

USA Today - Virginia ·

Hotel searches for Fiji increased by 30% in June 2025 compared to June 2024, potentially influenced by the reality show "Love Island USA." Fiji Airways offers nonstop flights from several U.S. cities, with round-trip fares as low as $753 in...

British & Irish Lions prop 'gladiators' form secret society in Australia - but competition for places is fierce as first Test draws closer

Daily Mail · July 4, 2025

A secret society of Lions prop 'gladiators' has been formed in the early stages of this Australia tour, but amid the bonds of new friendships, these competitive beasts are jostling for places in their own complex hierarchy. With a fortnight to go...

Nasau credits hard work and teamwork in Kula’s 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands

Fijivillage ·

Fiji Kulas star Cema Nasau has credited their 3-2 win over the Solomon Islands to the hard work and determination of her teammates in their first pool match of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup that was held in Suva over the weekend. Nasau was named...

Cierra's Team Addressed Racist Post Before Her 'Love Island USA' Exit

Us Weekly · July 7, 2025

Cierra Ortega‘s friends broke their silence regarding her resurfaced racist post just days before she left Love Island USA. During the Sunday, July 6, episode of the Peacock series, narrator Iain Stirling revealed that Cierra “left the villa due...

Which 'Love Island USA' Couple Made the Top 5 Before the Season Finale?

Us Weekly · July 9, 2025

The Love Island USA villa has just five couples left after America sent two people packing ahead of the season finale. During the Sunday, July 6, episode of the dating show — which airs daily with the exception of Wednesdays — Ace Greene, Amaya...

Why did Cierra leave Love Island USA season 7? Details explored

Sportskeeda · July 7, 2025

Love Island USA season 7 contender, Cierra Ortega, officially left the villa after a resurfaced post of her using a racial slur stirred chaos offscreen. During the July 6 episode of the Peacock show, host Iain Stirling confirmed that Cierra had...

Love Island USA’s Austin Shepard Apologizes After Racism Allegations

Recently Heard · July 7, 2025

Love Island USA star Austin Shepard is clarifying his current social media exercise since leaving the villa. “I wish to take a second to handle my current repost that has prompted offense to a few of you,” Austin, 26, wrote by way of his Instagram...

Sotutu, Koroibete and Uru in star-studded AUSNZ side to play British & Irish Lions this Saturday

Fijivillage ·

Sotutu, Koroibete and Uru in star-studded AUSNZ side to play British & Irish Lions this Saturday Three players with links to Fiji, Hoskins Sotutu, Marika Koroibete and Serupepeli Uru have been named in the star-studded AUNZ invitational XV squad...

Australia and Fiji elevate Vuvale partnership

Pacific News Service ·

Australia and Fiji are taking steps to formally elevate and deepen the Vuvale Partnership as we work together to ensure a peaceful, stable and prosperous Pacific. During Fiji Prime Minister Sitveni Rabuka’s visit to Australia, we affirmed our...

Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega makes a shock exit from the villa following offscreen racism scandal

Daily Mail · July 7, 2025

Love Island USA's Cierra Ortega was removed from season seven for past derogatory social media posts. Just weeks after another cast member sparked backlash for past racial slurs and was booted off of the show, she was fired when fans uncovered...

British and Irish Lions should tour France and Argentina

City A.M. · July 4, 2025

Friday 04 July 2025 8:00 am | Updated: Wednesday 02 July 2025 12:15 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email While watching the British and Irish Lions take...

Australia Commits $500 Million to Fiji, Eyes Security and Border Upgrades

The Epoch Times · July 7, 2025

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese (L) and the Prime Minister of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka at a rugby union Test match between Australia and Fiji in Newcastle, Australia on July 6, 2025. Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images Australia is set to...

Love Island USA Returns to Fiji in Search for Love and Drama

Times News Global · July 7, 2025

Fiji – “Love Island USA” has made its highly anticipated return for another summer of romance, kicking off Season 7 with 10 new Islanders eager to find love. The season features familiar faces and new entrants as they couple up and navigate the...

Rúaidhrí O’Connor’s Lions tour diary: Joe Schmidt to run rule over clash with Brumbies as eight All Blacks face tourists on Saturday

Irish Independent ·

Homecoming for Mack Hansen as Andy Farrell names strong side for Brumbies clash Today at 08:59 Joe Schmidt touched down in Canberra this morning to run the rule over the Lions in person as they take on the Brumbies in Australia’s capital later...

MSG explores trade

The Fiji Times · July 7, 2025

THE Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Suva this week hosted an interactive initial discussion on exploring possible ways for Fiji and other countries in the Melanesian Spearhead Group...