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Every Love Island USA Season 7 Suitcase Photo Op After Exits
Season 7 of Love Island USA went viral not only for the connection drama — these iconic photograph ops of every islander posing with a suitcase are additionally setting the web on hearth. The Peacock actuality collection follows a gaggle of...

Save hundreds on a South Korea holiday, plus more travel deals
South Korea is fast becoming a hot destination for Aussie travellers seeking a fun, fulfilling holiday without having to fly too far. It's got delicious food, a staggering amount of history, a fascinating modern culture, great nature experiences,...

Former New Zealand sevens speedster Salesi Rayasi to make Fiji debut v Australia
MELBOURNE – Former New Zealand rugby sevens player Salesi Rayasi will follow in his father's footsteps by representing Fiji at test level when he starts at fullback in Sunday's clash against Australia in Newcastle. France-based Rayasi is one of...

‘Love Island USA’ exposes Gen Z’s messiest dating traits — and it’s hard to look away
hile there’s been plenty of pop theorizing on why young people aren’t having as much sex as previous generations, if you were born before Y2K, you’re probably not witnessing how these generational hang-ups play out. Unless you’re watching this...

Cook Islands Pocket Guide Launches Major Update Following Latest Research Trip
Cook Islands Pocket Guide, the leading online travel guide for the Cook Islands, has released a major update to its content following an in-depth research trip across Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Atiu. The trip, carried out in March 2025, was made...

Love Island's first ever winner looks unrecognisable 20 years on
The first ever winner of Love Island, Fran Cosgrave, is almost unrecognisable in a recent social media post, sporting a full beard two decades after his stint on the show. The first series of Celebrity Love Island aired in 2005, with famous faces...

Love Island's first ever winner looks unrecognisable 20 years after the show
The original Love Island champion Fran Cosgrave is unrecognisable years after winning the show, sporting a full beard in recent social media photos. Celebrity Love Island first graced our screens in 2005, showcasing celebrities like Atomic...

Love Island winner looks unrecognisable 20 years after winning the show
First ever winner of Love Island, Fran Cosgrave, is barely recognisable in a recent social media post, sporting a thick beard two decades after his appearance on the show. The first series of Celebrity Love Island aired in 2005, featuring...

Kulas stage comeback to edge Solomon Islands 3-2 in OFC Women's Nations Cup pool match
Kulas stage comeback to edge Solomon Islands 3-2 in OFC Women's Nations Cup pool match The Fiji Kulas made a strong comeback in the second half to beat the Solomon Islands 3-2 in an exciting first pool match of the OFC Women's Nations Cup. The...

Ahead of Lions Test: Wallabies plan to throw everything at Fiji, says skipper Wilson
Skipper Harry Wilson vowed Saturday Australia will throw everything they have at Fiji to avoid a morale-sapping loss ahead of the British and Irish Lions series. The last time the two sides met, the Pacific Islanders pulled off a stunning 22-15...

Love Island's first ever winner looks looks completely different 20 years after victory
The first ever winner of Love Island, Fran Cosgrave, is unrecognisable in a recent social media snap, sporting a bushy beard two decades after his stint on the show. The first series of Celebrity Love Island hit our screens back in 2005, boasting...

Love Island's first ever winner looks unrecognisable 20 years after winning show
Fran Cosgrave, the first-ever winner of Love Island, is hardly recognisable in a recent social media post, now sporting a thick beard two decades on from his time on the show. The inaugural series of Celebrity Love Island was broadcast in 2005,...

First ever Love Island winner looks completely unrecognisable 20 years on
Fran Cosgrave, the inaugural winner of Love Island, is almost unrecognisable in a recent social media snap, sporting a full beard two decades after his stint on the show. The debut series of Celebrity Love Island graced our screens back in 2005,...

Lonzo Ball gives inside scoop on Cavaliers trade bombshell and choosing new jersey number: "Cavs coaches texting me"
Lonzo Ball is enjoying the NBA offseason, but when he returns, he will be in new threads. The former No. 2 pick was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro on June 28. Ironically, Ball was on vacation...

“I honestly got scared”— Love Island USA’s Yulissa clears the air about how she was removed after racial slur controversy
Yulissa Escobar is now addressing the circumstances behind her early exit from Love Island USA season 7. The 27-year-old entered the Fiji villa during the premiere but was no longer seen in episode 2. Peacock did not release a public explanation...

Error-strewn British and Irish Lions labour to victory over Waratahs
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Yulissa Escobar breaks silence on rumors around Love Island USA exit after 'racist' video
Yulissa Escobar is setting the record straight about her abrupt removal from Love Island USA season 7, sharing her version of events for the first time since she quietly disappeared from the Fiji villa after just two episodes. The 27-year-old, who...
As it happened: New South Wales Waratahs v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025
So, with Pollock ruled out (calf issues can be difficult to shake off, so it’s a definite concern for Andy Farrell), Scott Cummings gets a shot at redemption after a really poor outing against the Western Force this time last week. Hugo Keenan...

’Love Island USA’s Most Unhinged Season Turns Late-Night Hookups and Chaos Into a Steamy Blur of Censorship
Love Island is all about exploring connections, but the singles on Love Island USA Season 7 have been getting extra freaky in Fiji, turning their nighttime ritual into pure spectacle. Thanks to night-vision cameras everywhere, visuals from the...

Big push to ditch tourism dependence
The government is moving to reduce Fiji’s heavy reliance on tourism by pushing investment into renewable energy and new industries. Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad said the focus was on building a stronger, more...