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“I am still in the race,” says Vaimauga 4 female candidate
Talamua
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July 21, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 21 July 2025: The only female candidate running against four male candidates for the Vaimauga 4 seat, Tonu’u Fuamoli Amituana’i Misi has rubbished rumours that she had pulled out of the race. The rumours are alleged...
Letters to the Editor | July 21, 2025
The Fiji Times
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July 21, 2025
Binnu Singh delivers big! What a fight, as Sigatoka’s Prince Junior Binnu Singh took Australian-based Chinese boxer Runqi Zhou to the wire, eventually losing out on points! Boxing fans enjoyed the main bout to the fullest. The best part was that...
Australia star considering allegiance switch in fresh Ashes blow for Kangaroos
Love Rugby League
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July 21, 2025
Australia could be about to lose another man for this year’s Ashes series: with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow considering switching his international allegiance again. Tabuai-Fidow would be a clear starter for the Kangaroos this year given his form at both...
Historic Lighthouses Series Launches with Humboldt Harbor Beacon
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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July 21, 2025
This video is part of Historic Lighthouses, a five-part series by Humboldt Axe spotlighting the iconic coastal beacons that once guided mariners along the North Coast. The series explores the history and remnants of each lighthouse, preserving...
Josh’s journey from Sydney’s mean streets to the Mother Church
The Catholic Weekly
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July 18, 2025
As a young Islander growing up in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, seeking to escape the relentless cycle of poverty, gangs, and alcohol abuse, Josh Mokoroa called out for Jesus. The Australian-born Cook Islander initially found the Lord’s voice...
Man who won $600m from Albanese for PNG rugby league embroiled in corruption scandal
Brisbane Times
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July 17, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The chairman of the successful bid for Papua New Guinea’s new rugby league franchise faces...
Australia vs Lions referee: Who is first Test official Ben O’Keeffe?
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 18, 2025
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...
Rankings: This is when Springboks could lose top spot
The South African
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July 21, 2025
The Springboks have been comfortably ensconced at the top of the world rugby rankings since mid November, remaining at No 1 even in a period of inactivity during the Six Nations earlier this year when northern hemisphere rivals like Ireland and...
Statement: Wales have finally confirmed Warren Gatland replacement
Ruck
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July 21, 2025
Steve Tandy will lead Wales into the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and begins his tenure as his country’s new senior men’s Head Coach on the 1st September. Steve is a former British & Irish Lions coach (2021) and was Ospreys head coach for a...
Tongan Thor ready if it's au revoir to Australia
Narromine News
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July 21, 2025
Hooker Paenga-Amosa said he wanted to enjoy "one last ride" with his former Queensland teammate and good friend and said the playing group, representing First Nations, Fiji, Cook Islands, Tonga, Maori and Samoa, had got a boost by his inclusion.
Court to hear 11 election candidates challenges next week
Talamua
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July 21, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 21 July 2025: Eleven applications are now before the Court challenging the Respondents and the Electoral Commissioners decision in accepting the Respondents to register as candidates in the 29 August general...
6-time champion Kelsey Chugg chasing history at 119th Utah Women’s State Amateur this week
Deseret News - Utah
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July 21, 2025
MIDWAY — It is somehow fitting that the 36-hole championship match of the 119th Utah State Women’s Amateur will be played on Pioneer Day this coming week. That’s because defending champion Kelsey Chugg, the six-time winner of this combination...
Steve Tandy named new Wales head coach in major WRU announcement: Live updates
Wales Online
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July 21, 2025
Steve Tandy has been appointed the new head coach of Wales' national team after a lengthy search process finally confirmed Warren Gatland's replacement. The Scotland defence coach, who was previously the head coach of the Ospreys, will start in...
Parkop pays tribute to police
The National
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THE oldest organisation, the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), should be celebrated for their efforts in maintaining peace and order over the past 49 years, National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says. He said this yesterday...
World Rugby rankings: Here’s how they are calculated
The South African
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July 21, 2025
The World Rugby rankings are calculated using a ‘Points Exchange’ system, in which sides take points off each other based on the match result. Whatever one side gains, the other loses. The exchanges are based on the match result, the relative...
Waqa – Region committed to inclusiveness
Islands Business
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July 21, 2025
The Office of the Electoral Commission has recorded the highest number of Samoa election candidates at the close of nominations. Electoral Commissioner Toleafoa Tuiafelolo John Stanley said 191 candidates registered at the close of registrations...
The Wailers take Guam crowd to new heights
The Guam Daily Post
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Thousands gathered at Gov. Joseph Flores Memorial Beach Park on Saturday night as The Wailers, the iconic reggae band, headlined for the first time on Guam. They delivered a packed show that spread messages of hope, unity and love - carrying on...
Can All Blacks, Springboks, Los Pumas Finish July Strong? | What To Watch
FloRugby - Texas
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July 17, 2025
FloRugby is the playing the Classics during this week's rugby streaming offering. Like literally. FloRugby has the All Black Classic streaming live to kickoff a massive weekend of international rugby. The All Blacks Classics will play the Pasifika...
Fijiana proves a point in defeat
The Fiji Times
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July 21, 2025
THE Vodafone Fijiana XV didn’t leave Washington with a win, but they left with something just as important, proof that they can compete with the best. In a high-tempo test match at Audi Field yesterday, Fijiana went toe-to-toe with the USA Eagles...
India sees 8-spot jump in Henley Passport Index, now offers Visa-Free entry to 59 countries. Check full list
Mint
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July 23, 2025
The Indian passport has climbed eight spots to rank 77th on the Henley Passport Index 2025, up from 85th last year. This is a notable rise despite gaining visa-free access to just two additional countries. Indian passport holders can now travel...