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EU Ambassador Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to PNG
PNG Business News
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The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Jacques Fradin reaffirmed the EU’s long-term commitment to PNG, emphasising innovation, climate action and deepening trade and development partnerships under a transformative “global gateway”...
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...
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.
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...
Postcards from The Parthenon: Parkersburg
The Parthenon - West Virginia
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July 17, 2025
Tucked along the banks of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers, Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a city where industry meets charm and history lingers around every bend. Known for its Victorian architecture and Appalachian grit, Parkersburg offers...
Hawaiian Luau is a Cultural Event at Corso
Atlanta Jewish Times - Georgia
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July 16, 2025
When Tapua Ainu’u arrived at Corso Atlanta as the new life enrichment or activities director earlier this year, he came with a background quite unlike most of the residents of the upscale senior community in West Buckhead. Mr. T, as he’s more...
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...
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...
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...
Arts in the Heart returns closer to Savannah River this year
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 17, 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is relocating back to the Savannah River this year. The festival will be located on the Augusta Common, Reynolds Street and by the River from Sept. 19-21. Guests will still have...
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...
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...
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...
Should Souths risk bringing Cam Murray? Wayne Bennett has his say
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 25, 2025
“I’m not pushing him or prodding him to come back. If that’s the reward he wants to give himself for what he has put in … just after the operation, he had an infection, which set him back as well. His courage is unbelievable. The way he has worked...
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...
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...
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...
Emily Scarratt named in Red Roses Women's Rugby World Cup squad
Talking Rugby Union
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Emily Scarratt has been named in England’s 32-player squad ©PA Veteran centre Emily Scarratt has been named in England’s 32-player squad for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup, marking her fifth appearance at the tournament. The 35-year-old...
How Do You Measure Up?
Zero Hedge
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How does average penis size compare across different countries? This infographic, via Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu, maps global data on average erect penis length, offering a visual ranking of 142 countries. The data for this visualization was...
Owen Farrell captains much-changed Lions side to face First Nations & Pasifika XV: British & Irish Lions team news
Rugby World
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July 21, 2025
Andy Farrell rings the changes for the Lions ahead of their final mid-week match of the 2025 Tour Owen Farrell will captain the British & Irish Lions against the First Nations & Pasifika XV as head coach Andy Farrell rings the changes for the...