Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Batista, and other WWE stars react to Sheamus' heartbreaking update

Several current and former WWE personalities, including Gunther, Rhea Ripley, and Batista, recently took to social media to react to Sheamus' heartbreaking update. The Celtic Warrior sent an emotional message after his dog's passing. Sheamus is...

Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...

All set for the Ideas Festival 4.0 and AI Awakening

All set for the Ideas Festival 4.0 and AI Awakening THIS year’s edition of the Ideas Festival, the fourth, set against the serene backdrop of Troutbeck Inn in Nyanga from October 28 to 31, is expected to provide answers and lasting solutions to...

King Tupou VI arrives in Solomon Islands for USP graduation ceremony

Honiara, Solomon Islands — His Majesty King Tupou VI of Tonga, who also serves as Chancellor of The University of the South Pacific (USP), has arrived in the Solomon Islands ahead of this week’s USP Graduation Ceremony in Honiara. In true Pacific...

Royal Navy robotic sub controlled from 10,000 miles away

The prototype Royal Navy robotic submarine XV-Excalibur has provided a glimpse of the fleet of the future by patrolling the waters at HMNB Devonport in Plymouth, England while controlled from a command center in Australia 10,000 miles (16,000 km)...

How Is XRP Helping New Zealanders Access Faster International Payments?

New Zealand sits at the edge of the world, which sounds romantic until you need to send money anywhere. Traditional banks have gotten better at international transfers, major routes clear in 1-2 days, but they still hit you with high fees,...

An Open Letter Rejecting Presidential Attacks on Nonprofit Organizations

Human Rights Watch stands with civil society and signed this letter, alongside more than 3700 other organizations, condemning the Trump administration’s attacks. It is a testament to our community’s solidarity.We are a coalition of nonprofit and...

Life erupting from Hunga volcanic mud soup

By CSIRO Australia In 2022, Tonga’s Hunga Volcano (HTHH) erupted with devastating impact on Tongan island communities and the surrounding marine environment. It was the most powerful eruption on the planet in more than 100 years. In the wake of...

Hōkūlea And Hikianalia To Set Sail For Aotearoa As Part Of The Moananuiākea Voyage

Press Release – Polynesian Voyaging Society Photo/Supplied (Rarotonga, Cook Islands) Two traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes, Hklea and Hikianalia, are preparing to depart Rarotonga for Aotearoa as part of the Moananuikea Voyage, a multi-year...

Arundell and Radwan have pace to burn — can Borthwick find place for them?

Start licking your lips for Saturday when Leicester Tigers host Bath — the gas-men cometh.With Steve Borthwick naming his final autumn squad a week on Sunday, Henry Arundell and Adam Radwan have chances to take at Welford Road in the Gallagher...

Father shares traditions with daughter

WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni Yalo. The voyage from Fiji to the...

WWE SmackDown News: ‘We Want Kross’ Chants Hijack Show Amid Sami Zayn-Solo Sikoa Chaos

The latest episode of WWE SmackDown was meant to spotlight Sami Zayn’s big announcement – his official shift to the blue brand and his pursuit of the United States Championship. But as Zayn spoke, the spotlight was briefly stolen by the WWE...

New LDS President Will Inherit A Global Faith That’s Far More Diverse

(ANALYSIS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spent the past few weeks in a moment of both mourning and transition. On Sept. 28, a shooting and arson at a Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan killed four people and wounded...

NSW mother gets standing ovation with social media plea at UN event

Australia's social media age limit has won the support of the European Commission president during an event at the United Nations. From December 10, Australia will ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, with the onus on tech...

Fetu Samoa Names a Strong Side to Take on the Kiwi Ferns in Auckland

Fetu Samoa Head Coach Jamie Soward looks to continue his great coaching form when his side takes on the Kiwi Ferns this Sunday at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The much anticipated match will be staged as a 3.30pm curtain raiser to the Toa Samoa v...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

Australia's social media ban wins praise from Europe at UN event

Australia's social media age limit has won the support of the European Commission president during an event at the United Nations. From December 10, Australia will ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms, with the onus on tech...

This week brings a bumper harvest of brand new books

Some weeks in the books world, a headliner or emergent theme happily suggests itself right away. This is not one of those weeks. Below, you'll find quite a variety: memoir, comics journalism and speculative fiction, horror and humor, in climates...

Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Rare white humpback whale sighting off Kaikōura sparks excitement

“And you just saw a glimpse the first time it came up to the surface, but we ended up watching for maybe an hour and a half.” Phelps had been tipped off about their rare visitor by friends Abi and Megan, who had seen the white whale heading...