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This is the Lions team Andy Farrell must pick for first Test - and why the most crucial player isn't who you might think: CHRIS FOY
Daily Mail
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July 13, 2025
Andy Farrell has been emphasising for weeks that nationality is not a factor when it comes to his Lions selection thinking, but it makes sense to capitalise on the benefit of established combinations. Midfield has become a primary area of intrigue...
‘Love Island USA’: The Finale and Season’s Biggest Moments
The New York Times
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July 14, 2025
After a dramatic six weeks of “Love Island USA” that generated constant headlines and social media controversy, the seventh season wrapped up on Sunday night with a lukewarm outlook on love. The show was a pop culture constant this summer, with...
Ministry affirms continued support for peacekeeping
FBC News
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June 29, 2025
[file photo] The Ministry of Finance emphasizes the importance of continuing Fiji’s peacekeeping efforts, especially given the challenges in the Middle East and other regions, showing Fiji’s commitment to global peace. To support these efforts,...
FCCC warns of AI-generated deepfake scam using fake news video and investment claims
Fijivillage
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People are being alerted to a highly deceptive scam video currently circulating online which is a deepfake, generated using artificial intelligence without the knowledge or consent of the individuals or institutions portrayed. Fijian Competition...
Lions must fix shoddy restarts or Suaalii will run them ragged
The Times
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Australia’s players sat together in their Newcastle hotel, where they are preparing for a warm-up Test against Fiji next Sunday, and watched the British & Irish Lions open their tour with a 54-7 victory over Western Force. One Wallaby in...
FEATURE | Why May 14 matters, two versions, one COI report
The Fiji Times
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July 12, 2025
I have never written to our President before (or anyone else’s president for that matter). So, it was with some solemnity that on July 3 last week I pressed ‘send’ on my very first email to His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalababalavu. I also copied...
The English Controversy
Mauritius Times
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July 11, 2025
Mauritius Times – 70 Years “For the young people of the Commonwealth, the importance of the English language is that it opens the door to education at every level up to the highest” By Peter Ibbotson So, the controversy — English or French as the...
Australia expects Chinese spying during major war games, renews warning over Pacific military base
Malay Mail
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July 13, 2025
SYDNEY, July 13 — Australia’s government said today it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China...
China likely to spy on drills: Australia
Taipei Times
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July 13, 2025
The Australian government yesterday said it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the US and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China wants to establish a...
Los Leones, the Spanish team making rugby sexy again
The Financial Times
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July 11, 2025
It all began with a 20-second video of a shirtless player dancing flamenco. The clip went viral, capturing the heart of a nation and catapulting Manu Moreno, 26 – the personification of Spanish rugby’s new wave – to fame. To date, he has 125,000...
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Australia warns China likely to spy on military drills with US amid tensions
Firstpost
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July 13, 2025
Australia’s government said Sunday it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge – denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” – that China wants to establish a...
Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is the ultimate betrayal of his base
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill”, which will eviscerate the living standards, healthcare and aspirations of his white, working-class base, conclusively draws the curtain down on his Maga populist conceit, the most elaborate charade...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Surfing’s finest converge on Jeffreys Bay as Jordy Smith aims for historic ‘home’ victory
Daily Maverick
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July 12, 2025
The best surfers in the world have descended on the coastline of the Eastern Cape and, in the men’s competition, will be looking to topple home favourite Jordy Smith for the next nine days (11-20 July) at the Corona Cero Open J-Bay 2025. Smith...
Fit-again Kyle Steyn relishing prospect of Scotland return after year away
Southern Daily Echo
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After taking part in last summer’s four-Test tour of the Americas, the Glasgow captain picked up two separate untimely injuries just before the Autumn Series and then the Six Nations. The 31-year-old wing has fully recovered from his respective...
Fearless Avatiu at Raro round 1 football season
Cook Island News
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July 12, 2025
Avatiu FC and Puaikura FC Premier Men’s in Round 7 last season. CIFA MEDIA/25071115 Avatiu will field a young and fearless side, full of promising talent from their U18 team at today’s round one of the 2025 Rarotonga Football Season as they face...
Australia Obstructed Probe Into Deadly ‘Rainbow Warrior’ Bombing
Consortium News
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July 10, 2025
Forty years later, David Robie, the only journalist on board the Greenpeace ship in the weeks leading up to its bombing on July 10, 1985, looks back on this act of French state terrorism in a New Zealand port. The Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior...
Accountability, no one should have to beg for it
Samoa Observer
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The quest by one man to seek accountability on the use of the $1 million district grant has reached the court. A matai from the village of Vaitoomuli, Palauli, wants to know what the Palauli No.3 district council has done with the $3 million that...
DAY 17 | 4.15 TONNE METH BUST TRIAL | Justin Ho named mastermind in meth case
The Fiji Times
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July 11, 2025
Deputy Director for Public Prosecutions John Rabuku says the intended recipient of the methamphetamine haul was first accused, Justin Ho. During the closing submissions by the State at the High Court in Lautoka today, Mr Rabuku said the first...
This season of ‘Love Island USA’ is a lesson in voter turnout
The 19th News
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July 11, 2025
“Love Island USA,” the reality show of the summer, has launched thousands of memes and nationwide watch parties that could rival any sports bar in town. It’s a marathon of 36 episodes streamed over six weeks on Peacock that follows singles looking...