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Discover How Crocodiles Can “Surf” for Hundreds of Miles Across the Ocean
AOL
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Heaviest Animals: Saltwater Crocodile© PomInOz/Shutterstock.comAuthorities are asking for stricter wildlife regulations in Queensland after residents were caught interacting with a massive local crocodile. Video footage showed two men taunting the...
Inter-American court provides a ‘rich roadmap’ for climate action
Dialogo Chino
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July 9, 2025
States and legal experts have welcomed “historic” guidance from the Americas’ top court that outlines the legal responsibilities for governments and companies to address climate change. The much-anticipated “advisory opinion on the climate...
Settler Colonialism in Light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today... (Part 1)
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolution. Originally published in...
The United Arab Emirates taps Toncoin for golden visa program
Cryptopolitan
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July 6, 2025
Toncoin just announced a partnership with the United Arab Emirates that allows it to offer a 10-year Golden Visa to investors who can stake a specific amount of TON tokens for at least three years. The blockchain-based residency program, which...
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
SecurityBrief
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July 9, 2025
Trend Micro is increasing its investment in the Pacific Islands after reporting 150% growth in the region during the last three years. The company's enhanced commitment follows its inaugural World Tour event in Suva, Fiji, where senior government...
Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolutionary violence in return....
‘Catastrophic failures’: Defence budget squeeze hits navy maintenance
The Strategist
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July 9, 2025
The Defence budget squeeze has starved the Royal Australian Navy of sustainment funding. We see this in the scandalous state of two of the Royal Australian Navy’s most significant ships, revealed in an Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)...
Kiwi and Aussie cycle, ski and hike the length of NZ to fundraise
1News
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Travelling the length of the country is by no means new, but two men are on a journey to cycle, ski and hike from the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. Kiwi Laurence Mote and Australian Huw Kingston are only a quarter of a...
Trend Micro bolsters pacific commitment as regional cyber landscape shifts
iTWire
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July 9, 2025
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, is cementing its commitment to the Pacific Islands, building on strong public sector partnerships and rising demand for cyber resilience. The announcement follows the company’s inaugural...
Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations
Pacific News Service
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Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...
Authorities on alert after new fire ant nest discovered in NSW
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 3, 2025
Authorities are using genetic testing to work out the origin of red imported fire ants discovered on a property at Tweed Heads, just south of the Queensland border. The nest was discovered late on Tuesday by a pest control contractor. It was...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 4: Fiji Flex Their Muscle
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Fiji dominated the competition at Stop 4 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1. Both the women’s and the men’s competition saw heightened levels of energy and physicality out of the break, which played to the...
Palau president on Pacific Mini Games: 'It is all about...lifting each other up'
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
President Whipps presenting a medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Plaau. 1 July 2025 Photo: Facebook / Office of the President, Republic of Palau Hosting the 2025 Pacific Mini Games is a significant undertaking - particularly for a small,...
SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 4, 2025
The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2025 was a celebration of connection, culture, and collaboration. Held in Fiji, this year’s event welcomed media, buyers, and seller’s from across the globe — and many of them arrived thanks to the...
In the Pacific, 'who has kava is king' but some fear it's hurting families
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 5, 2025
Michael Louze has seen a kava-led boom unfolding on the roads of Vanuatu's remote islands. Over the 25 years he's exported the crop, he's never seen prices so high — or growers so flush with cash. "Farmers are buying Land Cruisers with cash...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 5: Palau Claim Another Win in Thrilling Overtime Final
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - Stop 5 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania, Conference 1 was packed with excitement, through both the pool games and the finals match-ups. There were overtime games, comeback victories, statement wins and impressive...
'Worst weather is still ahead' as evacuation warnings issued for coastal NSW - as it happened
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 30, 2025
5h agoTue 1 Jul 2025 at 1:17pm That's a wrap: Here's a recap of today We are ending our live coverage of the wild weather today across NSW. Latest updates on weather conditions ⬇️ Here's the latest information we have on this wild weather which is...
Farmer who gambled on a dream raises award-winning free-range ducks
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 27, 2025
In a picturesque valley on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, maremma guardian dogs keep watch as thousands of white ducks waddle over grass and splash around in dams. Destined for the food service industry, including some of the...
Royal Caribbean opens bookings for first Royal Beach Club experience
KARRYON
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July 3, 2025
Combining the vibrant culture and natural beauty of The Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean touches, the Royal Beach Club offers distinct experiences for travellers, whether they’re seeking family fun, relaxation or a party atmosphere. Guests...
World Court To Announce Climate Change Opinion On July 23
Forbes
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Judges are seated as the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, opens hearings ... More into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact,...