Disturbing discovery is made THREE times on Australia's doorstep in the space of a few months - as national security expert warns we are powerless

Ghost ships laden with drugs have been spotted sailing closer to Australian shores, with one expert warning the country is not prepared to deal with them. There have been at least three sightings over the last few months of unmanned 'narco subs',...

NFL Week 9 injury report: Jackson returning for Ravens

In a perfect world, the NFL sprays repellent that keeps the injury bug at bay throughout the season. Unfortunately, we don't live in such a world, and injuries continue to play a central storyline every week, and Week 9 is no exception. While we...

What Christian Barmore said of 1st-quarter benching against Browns

New England Patriots Christian Barmore is ready to move on from last week's benching. John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe By Conor Ryan October 29, 2025 | 6:24 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send...

Six young leaders join boards of NSW’s oldest cultural institutions

These appointments fulfil one of the key commitments in the Creative Communities policy to ensure the next generation of cultural leaders are at the decision-making table. Selected through a rigorous Expression of Interest appointment process that...

Public advised not to be alarmed as RFMF hold annual exercise that will include “battle noise”

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has urged members of the public not to be alarmed by the sound of simulated gunfire and explosions over the next two weeks, as it conducts its annual multinational military exercise, Exercise Cartwheel...

Former Leigh and Salford star extends stay with Super League newcomers

Experienced half-back Ata Hingano has penned a contract extension with Super League newcomers York ahead of the 2026 campaign. Former Tonga international Hingano, who boasts eight Test caps on his CV, has been with the Knights since July 2022....

Latter-day Saints celebrate 50 years of faith and growth in Kiribati

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2010s Again: Are the Patriots Back Among the NFL’s Elite?

With a new coach and an emerging young quarterback, New England is the surprising leader of the AFC East. It leads to the old question: Are they an NFL contender or pretender? We search for answers. The New England Patriots have been one of the...

Severe thunderstorms predicted for southeast Queensland as clean-up continues after Sunday’s storms

More severe thunderstorms are predicted to hit parts of Queensland less than a week after ferocious storms took down trees, damaged homes and left thousands of people without power across the state’s southeast. A stretch of unsettled weather...

Upgraded fumigation facility helps exporters meet international standards

An upgraded fumigation facility for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Forests (MAFF) will strengthen Tonga’s horticulture exports by helping exporters meet international standards for their export produce. Fumigation is essential for Tonga’s...

Leica Store & Gallery New York Presents "Within One Breath:" A Solo Exhibition by Matt Draper

A decade in the making, Draper's breathtaking black-and-white photographs reveal the silent beauty of marine life and celebrate Leica's enduring legacy of craftsmanship and innovation. NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leica Gallery New York...

Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Falcons ahead of Week 9

The connections between head coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots and head coach Raheem Morris’ Atlanta Falcons remain strong this fall. Between the active rosters, practice squads and reserve lists, nine players currently in the fold have...

Return of $10m powerhouse confirmed as coach puts heat on players

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has confirmed powerhouse middle forward Jason Taumalolo will be "right to go" for the high-stakes Pacific Championships clash with New Zealand on Sunday and challenged his side to be more "physical" than it was against...

Xavier Willison to make Kiwis debut after Asofa-Solomona dropped from side

Xavier Willison will make his long-awaited New Zealand Kiwis debut this weekend after being called up to replace Nelson Asofa-Solomona for the Pacific Championships clash against Tonga at Eden Park on Sunday. The 23-year-old Brisbane Broncos prop,...

Has Nelson Asofa-Solomona played his last game of rugby league?

Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s omission from New Zealand’s squad for their Pacific Championships clash against Tonga has left fans wondering if the Melbourne Storm enforcer’s time in international rugby league is nearing its end. The 28-year-old forward,...

‘Means the world’: Payne Haas opens up on defection to Samoa

Payne Haas says representing Samoa “means the world” after starring in his side’s emphatic 34-6 victory over Tonga in the Pacific Championships. The Brisbane Broncos prop scored his first try for Toa Samoa at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, sealing a...

5 Things to Know About England vs. Australia Rugby | Autumn Nations Opener

The Autumn Nations Series kicks off on Nov. 1, bringing some of the fiercest matchups between Northern and Southern Hemisphere teams. England and Australia open the action at Allianz Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 11:10 a.m. ET. England comes...

Better fumigation to support horticulture exports

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests (MAFF) is enhancing fumigation services to lift Tonga’s horticulture export capacity. The initiative, backed by the Australia-New Zealand funded Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access...

Broncos’ shock call sparks domino effect; why $4.5m bid could be trumped: Halves State of Play

Luke Metcalf and Jonah Pezet have decided their futures, but there is still no shortage of star playmakers coming off-contract in 2026 which should ensure a feeding frenzy in the halves market. Halfback and five-eighth are two of the most...

Patriots starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson misses practice with injury

FOXBORO — Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson didn’t practice on Wednesday due to a toe injury. Stevenson has played in all eight games this season, but the Patriots are already light at running back with Antonio Gibson out for the season...