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Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests
Midland Today
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June 25, 2025
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of July test matches against Belgium and Spain. Meehan, an Australian, was named coach in December, succeeding Kingsley Jones, who stepped down after seven years...
Rory Hutchinson drafted into Scotland's Pacific Tour squad
Talking Rugby Union
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Scotland replace injured Matt Currie with seasoned centre Rory Hutchinson for Pacific tour. ©Northampton Saints Scotland have brought in experienced centre Rory Hutchinson to their 37-man squad for the Pacific tour after Matt Currie was forced to...
Celebrating Turtle Island cultures at Salem’s 2025 World Beat Festival
Salem Reporter - Oregon
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June 25, 2025
Salem’s award-winning World Beat Festival returns to Riverfront Park this weekend, June 27 to 29, with a focus on honoring Indigenous people and nations of the Americas. Hosted by the Salem Multicultural Alliance, the festival features musical...
Public celebration of life planned for Utahn killed at 'No Kings' rally
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — A public celebration of life will be held Friday for the man shot and killed by a "peacekeeper" while attending the "No Kings" protest rally in Salt Lake City earlier this month. The service will be held at the Salt Palace...
THEATRE REVIEW: From Tapa Cloth to Power Ballads: ‘Survive’ is a Celebration of Queer Resilience
TP+
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June 25, 2025
SURVIVE features three solo performances by queer Aotearoa artists. Photo: Supplied Aroha Awarau | Guest Writer Bold, heartfelt, and culturally grounded, Survive is a theatrical triumph bringing queer Māori and Pacific stories centre stage. As the...
Fiji and Japan sign agreement on project for improving cyber security capability in the Pacific
Fijivillage
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Fiji and Japan sign agreement on project for improving cyber security capability in the Pacific Permanent Secretary of Policing Berenado Daveta and JICA Fiji Office Resident Representative Satoshi Wakasugi signed an agreement on the record of...
Big promises, bigger price tags and a bridge too far
Samoa Observer
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Free money. Bigger pensions. No GST on food. And now, a bridge connecting Upolu and Savai’i. It’s a campaign platform full of generosity and ambition, and it’s coming from the same political party that held power for more than 40 years. The...
Worsening global economic conditions expect to slow economic growth in the Pacific
Island Times
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June 24, 2025
By: Bernadette Carreon According to the June Pacific Economic Update by the World Bank, economic growth in the Pacific Islands is projected to decelerate in 2025. This slowdown is primarily due to worsening global financial conditions and slower...
Wigan Warriors duo in top 10 of Man of Steel leaderboard as voting goes dark
Wigan Today
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June 25, 2025
Wigan Warriors duo Jai Field and Junior Nsemba are in the top 10 of the Steve Prescott Man of Steel leaderboard, with votes and standings now officially going dark for the rest of the season. Round 15 of Super League is the final round where this...
10th Anniversary Of Fiji Airways Wellington Service Celebrated
Scoop
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Wellington Airport is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Fiji Airways flying direct between Wellington and Nadi today, marking a decade of connecting the capital to the heart of the South Pacific. “Since the start of this service on the 25th of...
New Zealand withdraws millions in aid from Cook Islands
World Socialist Web Site
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June 24, 2025
New Zealand has abruptly halted nearly $NZ20 million ($US11 million) in funding to the Cook Islands in retaliation for a partnership agreement the tiny Pacific Island nation concluded with China in February without consulting Wellington. NZ...
Former GOP Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts will seek New Hampshire seat
PBS Frontline
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June 25, 2025
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Scott Brown, a Republican who once represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, announced his second bid Wednesday for the New Hampshire Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen next year. Brown, 65, was born at...
Ex Republican US Sen. Brown of Massachusetts seeks to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire
WJAR - Rhode Island
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(AP) — Scott Brown, a Republican who once represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, announced his second bid Wednesday for the New Hampshire Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen next year. Brown, 65, was born at the Portsmouth...
What has Townsend actually done to deserve a new deal? asks Calum Crowe. Now Scots are in danger of missing the boat with Franco
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
WHEN Alex Williamson took over as the new chief executive of Scottish Rugby earlier this year, there was a feeling that he would look to shake things up. Shortly after his unveiling, Williamson outlined his plans for a fresh start. Moves were...
Niue: Tally of nations with anti-homosexuality laws drops to 65
Erasing 76 Crimes
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June 23, 2025
South Pacific island nation of Niue repeals law it inherited from New Zealand Pride marcher in New Zealand poses with the flag of the tiny island nation Niue. (Claire-Eastham-Farrelly photo courtesy of NZTV) The South Pacific island nation of Niue...
Tenth anniversary of direct flights between Wellington and Fiji
Wellington Scoop
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News from Wellington Airport Wellington Airport is today celebrating the 10th anniversary of Fiji Airways flying direct between Wellington and Nadi, marking a decade of connecting the capital to the heart of the South Pacific. “Since the start of...
Wallabies v British & Irish Lions: Kick off time, teams
The South African
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July 17, 2025
There is no doubt that the British & Irish Lions will be favourites to come out on top in the first Test against the Wallabies this Saturday as the highly-anticipated three-match series gets under way in Brisbane. The first Test kicks off at 12:00...
Former Republican US Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts seeks to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire
Newsday - New York
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CONCORD, N.H. — Scott Brown, a Republican who once represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, announced his second bid Wednesday for the New Hampshire Senate seat being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen next year. Brown, 65, was born at the...
Return flights to Bali for under $500, plus more great travel deals on offer right now
Nine
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June 24, 2025
Virgin Australia has launched a network-wide sale that features one-way domestic economy fares from as little as $49, and international return deals from $455. Best of all, one of the most popular destinations for Aussies is included in the...
Duop Reath and other experts reflect on 2025 NBA Basketball Without Borders Asia camp
Sporting News
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June 24, 2025
The 2025 NBA Basketball Without Borders Asia Camp has officially concluded, with some of the top rising talent from across the region learning from the sport's best. A key group of Australians ended the event with awards recognitiom; Harry Cook...