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  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',...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  Latter-day Saints celebrate 50 years of faith and growth in Kiribati
29 Oct 2025, 8:00 a.m. MDT Your browser does not support the audio element. Play audio Listen to this Article Audio quality:| Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds Decrease playback rate 1.0x Increase playback rate 00:00/00:00...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 3
The last week of the Pacific Championships before the finals has arrived. Papua New Guinea and Fiji will face off in the Pacific Bowl, in what is sure to be an all-action clash. Meanwhile, New Zealand takes on Tonga at Eden Park as Kristian...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  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...
 
    
  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...
A high tackle ended a Test appearance within 90 seconds. The victim wanted a stronger punishment
“I’m all right now. But I’m out for 11 days. He came up to me afterwards, but I’m disappointed. It’s not the way I wanted to start my Tongan journey.” Utoikamanu switched his allegiance from Samoa to Tonga this year to honour his father’s...
Kiwis v Kangaroos: Xavier Willison named to make test debut
The Kiwis are seeking to avenge last year’s 25-24 defeat to Tonga, and a win will earn them qualification for the Pacific Cup final against Samoa in Sydney on November 9. Tonga are coming off a 34-6 defeat to Samoa on Sunday, in a match where...
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...
 
    
  Orchids skipper praises new talent in Orchids Camp
The Orchids Captain Elsie Albert has praised the new players joining the team as they prepare to meet Tonga XIII this weekend at the Santos National Football Stadium. Albert said the team had welcomed a number of new players from both the local...
 
    
  Debutant Keaon Koloamatangi postpones surgery to fulfil dream of playing for Kangaroos
South Sydney star Keaon Koloamatangi has revealed Wayne Bennett pushed him to play on the Kangaroos’ Ashes tour, despite needing surgery that’ll sideline him for three months. Koloamatangi is no stranger to the representative arena, having played...
 
    
  Charted: Which Economies are Most Dependent on Remittances?
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Which Economies are Most Dependent on Remittances? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a...
 
    
  5 Things to Know on the 10-Year Anniversary of Japan Beating the Springboks
In the cold months of the Northern Hemisphere, the world’s best rugby sides return for what may prove the most consequential November window in a decade. Beyond pride, reputation and northern bragging rights, the coming month will go a long way to...