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Rikishi to return on SmackDown as his son’s manager; new Wiseman of Solo Sikoa’s MFT? 4 Ways the WWE Hall of Famer can come back
Sportskeeda
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July 8, 2025
The Bloodline runs WWE. This has been the standard on-screen for the last five years or so. Be it Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, or Jacob Fatu, among others, the group has remained dominant. This doesn't just apply to the wrestling...
Is This the Year of Record-Setting Heat-Domes and Flash Floods?
Townhall
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July 8, 2025
There are far too many true believers among journalists, all eager to join AP’s Seth Borenstein in declaring this the long-awaited summer of record-breaking heat waves. As it turned out, the recent brief spell of uncomfortably hot weather passed...
Power bills to drop next year, says minister Piukala
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
Electricity prices will fall from 1 January 2026, the Minister for Public Enterprises has announced. Speaking at a press conference last week, Minister Paula Piukala confirmed the electricity rate for households using under 150 kilowatt-hours per...
Lae factory will deliver clean water to PNG households -Rotomold
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
The man behind one of the South Pacific’s biggest tank manufacturers says a new factory in Lae will help ease long-running water shortages across Papua New Guinea. Prakash Chand, the Managing Director and Chairman of Rotomould Group, officially...
Guam’s Jordan Baden wins gold, shatters women’s 5K record at Mini Games
The Guam Daily Post
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With only three days remaining in the 12th Pacific Mini Games in Koror, Palau, Guam's mighty contingent earned five medals in athletics, baseball and judo. Two days ago, Guam's Jordan Baden won her first-ever medal while representing her island...
Triple H to controversially have one of his top champions lose his title at WWE SummerSlam? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
WWE is set to host its first-ever two-night SummerSlam, and Triple H has a huge challenge to make it a successful event. For the past few months, fans have been complaining that the product has lost its spark. Therefore, The Game might need to...
Jey Uso on WWE veteran: "He ugly, though"
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
WWE Superstar Jey Uso had a hilarious answer when asked to share his thoughts on Wade Barrett. The former World Heavyweight Champion hilariously called the veteran "ugly" while answering WWE trivia questions. Wade Barrett is one of the most...
Wāhine Māori rally for their Pacific sisters - and push for their own place in rugby history
Te Ao Maori News
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As Samoa and Fiji gear up for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, their final prep matches have come with powerful support. A group of wāhine Māori have banded together, some even coming out of retirement, to help their Pacific sisters get...
Tree of Life Nursery launched
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 1, 2025
HR Miss Emma Macri (middle) joined by high officials and Kolomotu'a residents for a group photo. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 1 July 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga. By Tupou Vaipulu Jr A community nursery for Kolomotu’a was launched by the Acting British High...
The Māori economy exceed $120 billion
Waatea News
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Role Funding: pijf-0044 Born in the Horowhenua with whakapapa connections to Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and the Pasifika community (Tonga). Jackson has over decades of experience leading people in Banking and Technology. The Māori economy has...
‘Tree of Life’ nursery launched in Kolomotu‘a
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 1, 2025
A climate-resilient nursery was launched in Kolomotu‘a to strengthen sanitation and hygiene in one of Tonga’s most vulnerable areas. Acting British High Commissioner to Tonga, Ms Emma Macri, officially opened the “Tree of Life” nursery under the...
Exercise to Showcase US-Australia Alliance
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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June 25, 2025
JUNE 25, 2025 — More than 35,000 U.S., Australian, and other international military personnel will participate in exercise Talisman Sabre July 13 to August 4, 2025, in Australia and Papua New Guinea to strengthen relationships and interoperability...
How To Watch WWE Night Of Champions 2025 - Start Time, Card, Preview
WhatCulture
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June 24, 2025
WWE.comAmongst plenty of debate over whether the event should even take place, WWE returns to Saudi Arabia this weekend for its latest Premium Live Event, Night of Champions. Taking place from Riyadh's Kingdom Arena, Night of Champions has a...
Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 24 June 2025
Scoop
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Monday, 30 June 2025, 7:50 am Press Release: Hansard ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Māori Development 1. TĀKUTA FERRIS (Te Pāti Māori —Te Tai Tonga) to the Minister for Māori Development: Does he stand by the Government's...
15 Best TV Shows Like Abbott Elementary
/FILM - Indiana
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June 24, 2025
"Abbott Elementary" is one of the biggest comedies currently on TV, but it's far from the most unique show. Created by and starring comedian Quinta Brunson, it's a mockumentary sitcom documenting the lives of an eclectic group of teachers at the...
Northumberland sailor reaches halfway point on solo global voyage
The Hexham Courant
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Adam Waugh, 61, is competing in the inaugural Mini Globe Race, a 14-month, 28,000-nautical-mile challenge. He is sailing alone in a 19-foot Class Globe 5.80 yacht that he built himself, despite having no prior boatbuilding experience. Adam Waugh...
Admiral Sir Derek Reffell, naval commander and governor of Gibraltar
The Times
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One fine weekend in June 1975 the carrier HMS Hermes, under the command of Derek Reffell, sailed into Quebec harbour on a courtesy visit. Among the ship’s company was the Prince of Wales, now the King, serving as a Wessex helicopter pilot with the...
3 Explanations for Jimmy Uso not saving Jacob Fatu at WWE Night of Champions 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
WWE Superstar Jacob Fatu lost the United States Championship at Night of Champions. A return by Tonga Loa and the debut of Hikuleo put the brakes on The Samoan Werewolf’s title run, as Solo Sikoa exited Riyadh with the championship belt....
Solo Sikoa, Rhea Ripley, Big E, and others react to WWE stars' emotional personal update
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
Several current and former WWE personalities, including Solo Sikoa, Rhea Ripley, and Big E, recently took to social media to react to Carmelo Hayes' and Kelani Jordan's massive update. The duo recently got engaged. Both Carmelo Hayes and Kelani...
6 WWE stars who can realistically return before the end of 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
There were plenty of surprises at WWE Night of Champions, including the return of Tonga Loa from injury and the debut of Hikuleo. They helped Solo Sikoa defeat Jacob Fatu to become the new United States Champion. Loa has been out since Survivor...