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Bringing whale superhighways to life - new digital platform a game-changer for ocean conservation
WWF International
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Posted on June, 03 2025 In a major advance for marine conservation, WWF and a global coalition of leading scientists, civil society, governments, and tech innovators have launched BlueCorridors.org—a dynamic new platform that brings together three...
Greenland earmarked for new minerals project as US eyes island
The Independent
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June 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Highly Underrated Harry Potter Replacement Series With 94% RT Score Finds New Success on Streaming 7 Years After Debut
Comic Book Resources (CBR)
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April 24, 2025
Harry Potter and Twilight opened up the apetite of readers for many other fantasy series in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Many book series received adaptations, and A Discovery of Witches is one of them. The AMC series, which premiered in 2018,...
The big blue blindspot: why the ocean floor is still an unma...
Modern Ghana
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It is the largest habitat on Earth – and also the least explored. As world leaders prepare to meet in Nice for a major UN summit on the ocean's future, scientists say we still know remarkably little about what lies beneath the waves. Just 26.1...
'Harmful' bug discovered in Tenerife as tourists told to 'remain vigilant'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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June 5, 2025
The 'invasive' bugs have been found in a popular tourist town on the island. Holidaymakers visiting Tenerife are being warned to 'stay vigilant' after a 'harmful' bug was discovered in a popular tourist resort. Holidaymakers should be on alert for...
France seeks third way between US and China in Southeast Asia
The Interpreter
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June 5, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Indonesia, and culminating in a landmark address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore – offered a glimpse into France’s evolving Indo-Pacific strategy as well as his...
New IUCN report identifies challenges and opportunities for Natural World Heritage in Oceania…
IUCN
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Out of a total of over 1200 World Heritage sites, there are only 6 natural and mixed sites within the 23 Pacific Island Countries and Territories, including the largest lake in the insular Pacific, an oceanic wilderness, and a maze of green...
EU picks 13 new critical material projects, including in South Africa
Times LIVE
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June 4, 2025
Ten of the new projects will be focused on materials essential for electric vehicle batteries and battery storage, including lithium, cobalt, manganese and graphite. Two projects for rare earths are located in Malawi and South Africa. Other...
Major travel insurance company sees nearly 100% rise in these claims
KARRYON
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April 22, 2025
The Future of Travel 2025 report revealed that younger Aussies feel this more acutely, with nearly three in four (71 per cent) Gen Z and Millennials backing the statement, compared to three in five (57 per cent) Baby Boomers. Interestingly, as...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: La Réunion, France’s Strategic Outpost
The Diplomat
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May 30, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wraps up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both France and Europe....
At Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, China-Pacific Islands Relations Steam Ahead
The Diplomat
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June 2, 2025
The China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting took place in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China from May 28 to 29. All Pacific Island Countries (PICs) that don’t recognize Taiwan were in attendance. In a traditional Pacific Islands...
Peabody Awards 2025: ‘Fantasmas’, ‘Shōgun’, ‘Sugarcane,’ and More Receive Nominations
IndieWire
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April 17, 2025
The Board of Jurors for the Peabody Awards 2025 have announced the full list of nominees for categories spanning Arts, Children’s/Youth, Entertainment, and Interactive & Immersive, as well as Documentary, News, Public Service, and Radio/Podcast....
Advocate to restore citizenship (Western Samoa ) Act 1982 amongst Pacific peoples recognised in King’s Honours List 2025
TP+
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June 1, 2025
Kings Honours List 2025. Pasifika people are among the 88 recipients who have been recognised for the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List, for their service and contribution to the country. Congratulations goes to: Member of the New Zealand Order of...
Laurentian unveils spring 2025 honorary doctorate recipients
SNnewswatch
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Laurentian University has unveiled the four individuals who will receive honorary doctorate degrees during its spring convocation ceremonies next week. The honorary degree recipients will be in attendance to be recognized alongside graduating...
FEATURE – The establishment of of Fiji’s first maritime force
The Fiji Times
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May 31, 2025
The Republic of Fiji Navy is gearing up for their Golden Jubilee celebration. The institution has come a long way since its humble beginning in 1975. Throughout their years of existence, they have achieved numerous accomplishments. Though some may...
FJFW to light up with bold designs, global names and fierce inclusivity tonight
Fijivillage
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Get ready for a night of glitz and glamour as the 18th Vodafone Fiji Fashion Week 2025 brings together up-and-coming Fijian fashion designers with designers from Australia and even Papua New Guinea. FJFW Executive Director Ellen Whippy-Knight says...
U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles coach targets glory in Chile as Nigeria draws Colombia, Norway
Premium Times
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May 30, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn into Group F of the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, where they will face Colombia, Norway, and Saudi Arabia. The draw, conducted in Santiago sets the stage for the 24-nation tournament scheduled to...
PNGDF on track for 50th anniversary
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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May 7, 2025
PAPUA New Guinea Defence Force Engineering Battalion Unit is on track to completing all its activities by June to begin preparations for the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. In an interview with the Post Courier yesterday at Igam Barracks,...
Australia urged to ramp up Pacific security funding to counter China
Pacific News Service
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Australia has been told it must increase investment and look at establishing a military presence in the Pacific to counter China’s influence in the region after Solomon Islands confirmed it was close to signing a security deal with Beijing....
OPINION – The Legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna
The Fiji Times
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May 29, 2025
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna was one of the most influential sculptors of I Taukei power and politics in the colonial era. Sukuna was the grandson of Adi Asenaca, the second daughter of Ratu Seru Cakobau’s first wife. Since chiefly status was traced...