Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerableThere’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree in union’s traditional heartlands.The conflict spells trouble for Rugby Australia (RA), whose federal government is funding a $600m NRL franchise in Papua New Guinea, $240m of which will go into poaching talent and creating pathways throughout Fiji, Tonga, Samoa a...
Local elections: 'Don't believe Polanski promises,' says Starmer as Labour and Greens battle over Inner London
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Whatever happened to Trump’s ‘Patriot Games’? The latest on president’s teen athletic tournament
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Table tennis star accuses security guard of sexual assault at World Championships in London
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World-record breaking 1.33 million enter 2027 TCS London Marathon ballot — nearly 2% of UK population
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Ryan Reynolds ‘gutted’ after Wrexham miss shot at promotion to Premier League
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Father and son set three new world records after round-the-world charity cycle
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Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham miss out on chance to get into Premier League
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Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide
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Trump’s war with Iran is as unpopular as Vietnam, new poll finds
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Trump approval rating so low on inflation he ‘broke the scale,’ pollster says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump approval rating so low on inflation he ‘broke the scale,’ pollster saysPresident’s numbers remain dismally low, sparking concerns about whether Republicans will lose the House of Representatives in NovemberEric Garcia Friday 01 May 2026 15:35 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark...
Moment officers Taser and arrest suspect in Golders Green stabbing as Met Police release update
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William hails ‘special memories’ as rugby star George North announces retirement
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Stabbing of two men in Golders Green ‘deeply concerning’ – PM
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Read the criminal complaint against would-be Trump assassin Cole Tomas Allen - and his chilling manifesto - in FULL
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Blue chips falter as oil price moves ever higher
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London Marathon star gives update after her 'foot explodes' during race
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OPINION - I ran the London Marathon — here's what your TikTok feed doesn't show you
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Gordon Ramsay praises Tilly's 'amazing' time at London Marathon in emotional message
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In Pictures: Blisters, sweat and tears for London marathon runners
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