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The 10 smallest teams that can still qualify for the World Cup
Qualification for the 2026 World Cup is nearing completion as teams battle to be one of the 48 competitors at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer. This week, Africa’s Cape Verde — which has around 525,000 inhabitants...
Owner: The Ochs-Sulzberger Family
Vilakazi looks for Chiefs chance after Amajita success
'We gained invaluable experience and I plan to use it here at the team,' Vilakazi told the Kaizer Chiefs website. Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi is looking to use his learnings from the Fifa Under-20 World Cup with Amajita to help...
Owner: Terry Moolman & Noel Coburn
11 Modern Colognes For Men That You’ll Want To Steal
Shopping for perfume can be a daunting task, no more so than when you’re trying to find the best cologne for someone else. Whether you’re partial to notes that fall on the “men’s” side of the fragrance fence or you’re looking for a gift that says...
Owner: Mercury Capital
World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places
Pro-Government
The National News
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Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 10 – 16, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Owner: East-West Center & University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places
Pro-Government
The National News
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Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Father shares traditions with daughter
WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni Yalo. The voyage from Fiji to the...
Owner: Front Page PTE Ltd
England qualify for the 2026 World Cup: Who could they play and when is the draw?
England confirmed their place at next summer’s men’s World Cup in North America with a 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday. There are still two games to go for Thomas Tuchel’s team but they can start planning for football’s biggest event, which will be...
Owner: The Ochs-Sulzberger Family
Government of Ontario begins construction on Caledonia GO Station in Toronto
The government of Ontario has started construction on the Caledonia GO Station in Toronto. The new station will connect the Barrie Line to Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus service and the future Line 5 Eglinton. “Our government is making...
Owner: Chris Ferrell
'Missing forests': Is Scotland a barren wasteland?
Broad-leaved trees thrive almost anywhere sheep, deer and muirburn are excluded. But with honourable exceptions – big landowners choose not to do that. And the Scottish Government looks the other way. The proof is the A9 above Blair Atholl....
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
Death row, detainment and geopolitics cause surge in Canadian consular cases
Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...
Owner: Shaw Family
France’s Lecornu Forms Second Government with 34 Ministers Amid Political Chaos
Marrakech – French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled his new government on Sunday evening, just 48 hours after being reappointed to his post by President Emmanuel Macron. The 34-member cabinet includes a mix of familiar faces and newcomers...
Owner: Samir & Adnane Bennis
Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics result in onslaught of Canadian consular cases
Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...
Owner: Linda Solomon Wood
Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics cause onslaught of Canadian consular cases
By Canadian Press on October 13, 2025. OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister...
Owner: Madison Venture Corp & David Radler
What the Rich Kids of Instagram did next: They were the wealthy brats who invented influencer culture - but 10 years on, dark truths have emerged about their glossy lifestyles
They flushed Rolexes down the toilet and smashed up supercars for fun. Private jet was their favourite mode of transport and they mocked 'peasants' who couldn't afford their lifestyle. The Rich Kids of Instagram may have been obnoxious, but...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
The best wild beers in New Zealand come from a shed in the back blocks of Hamilton
On one side, the country’s largest and most well-funded breweries. On the other, a guy called Darryl with some barrels. To call Karamu the middle of nowhere would be unfair to the middle of nowhere, which has achieved a level of geographic...
Owner: Duncan Grieve
Explore local waters with Norwegian Spirit
Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Spirit is returning to Australian waters from December 2025 with new itineraries that local cruisers will love. These close to home cruises let you experience everything Norwegian Cruise Line has to...
Owner: Peter Lynch
Emergency Landing: Fiji Airways Boeing 737-800 Returns To Christchurch After Bird Strike
A Fiji Airways flight on Thursday, October 9, ended up circling the skies of Mid Canterbury after the Boeing 737-800 experienced a bird strike on departure. Fiji Airways flight 450 had departed from Christchurch Airport for the nearly four-hour...
Owner: Sam Youseff
Get 75 per cent off a cruise, plus more deals as Aussie cruise season kicks off
Cruising season has officially kicked off in Australia, and there are some seriously good deals going on for anyone who is yet to secure their tickets. Whether you want to explore the magnificent fjords of New Zealand, soak up some sun in the...
Owner: Nine Entertainment
France: Life Without a Government
Pro-Government
Asharq Al-Awsat
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The following could have appeared in the small-ads section of one of the free newspapers distributed in the Paris Metro: “Desperately seeking a Prime Minister, contact Marianne.” Marianne is the fictive damsel who serves as a symbol of the French...
Owner: Saudi Government