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Pacific microstate sells passports to fund climate action
AFP, Published on 07/08/2025
» SYDNEY - A remote Pacific nation has started selling passports to fund climate action, but is so far struggling to attract new citizens to the low-lying, largely barren island.
Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunami warnings
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» TOKYO - Tsunamis hit parts of Russia's Far East and Japan on Wednesday after a huge magnitude 8.8 earthquake, with warnings in place around the Pacific of waves of over three metres (10 feet) in places.
Climate and Gaza crises share spotlight as world leaders attend COP28
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» DUBAI - World leaders take centre stage at United Nations climate talks in Dubai on Friday, under pressure to step up efforts to limit global warming as the Israel-Hamas conflict casts a shadow over the summit.
Fiji, Argentina book final places in World Cup last eight
AFP, Published on 09/10/2023
» PARIS - Fiji claimed the last place in the World Cup quarter-finals in the most dramatic of fashions on Sunday, suffering a shock 24-23 defeat at the hands of Portugal but picking up a bonus point which was enough to knock Australia out of the tournament.
Wales blow away Wallabies to reach World Cup last eight, Scots win
AFP, Published on 25/09/2023
» PARIS - Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup as they produced a record-breaking performance to hammer Austalia 40-6 in Lyon on Sunday.
Ireland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» PARIS - Ireland moved to the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating reigning champions South Africa 13-8 in a low-scoring but thoroughly absorbing match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Ireland on brink of last eight after edging Springboks in thriller
AFP, Published on 24/09/2023
» PARIS - Ireland are on the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 13-8 victory over defending champions South Africa in a riveting Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Sexton breaks records as Ireland eye Springkoks at World Cup
AFP, Published on 17/09/2023
» PARIS - Johnny Sexton became Ireland's all-time Test points scorer as Ireland swept aside Tonga at the World Cup on Saturday after Wales made it two pool wins in two.
Record in Sexton's sights, Tonga await ex-All Black impact
AFP, Published on 15/09/2023
» NANTES (FRANCE) - Ireland will hope to beat Tonga and come through injury-free on Saturday in their Pool B match giving themselves the perfect boost ahead of their Rugby World Cup meeting with defending champions South Africa.
England dispel Rugby World Cup jitters as Ireland hail Sexton
AFP, Published on 10/09/2023
» PARIS - England overcame a potentially dangerous Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday thanks to the prolific boot of George Ford as Ireland welcomed back their dynamo Johnny Sexton.