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World Rugby incompetence robs Scotland of fair chance at World Cup

Tomorrow in Monaco the draw will take place for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, the second most important tournament in football after…

The National (Scotland)

Did the Tonga undersea volcano eruption cause this year's extreme heat?

The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption may have contributed to this year's heat, but it's not causing climate change.

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Did the Tonga eruption cause this year's extreme heat?

The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption may have contributed to this year's heat, but it's not causing climate change.

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Hoodies sell out in Tonga as El Niño brings wintry chill

Residents on island rush to buy warm clothing and heaters amid unusually cold winter weather for the Pacific nation

The Guardian - AU

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

The Independent UK

Fears over Antarctic sea ice as yearly ozone layer hole forms ‘very early’

Experts say larger-than-normal hole could cause further warming of Southern Ocean and heighten damaging effects of 2022 Tonga volcano eruption

The Guardian - AU

Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

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China’s hospital ship visits Tonga amid growing competition in the Pacific

Thousands of Tongans visit military-run Peace Ark for free treatment as analyst criticises medical missions as ‘PR events’

The Guardian - AU

Netball World Cup 2023: When does it start and how to watch England play live

England will ultimately be hoping to progress to Pool F and compete against Australia, who have won the Netball World Cup 11 times

Evening Standard

The U.S. dedicates a new embassy in Tonga in a bid for more influence in the Pacific

Tonga is just one stop on a tour of the Pacific by Secretary of State Antony Blinken this week. He is the latest in a parade of US diplomats to visit Oceania in the last year.

WEKU

Blinken visits tiny Tonga as US continues diplomatic push to counter China in the Pacific

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the tiny kingdom of Tonga as the United States continues to increase its diplomatic efforts in the Pacific while China’s influence in the region grows

The Independent UK

US’s Blinken visits Tonga, warns of ‘predatory’ Chinese aid

Blinken, who is in Tonga to dedicate a new embassy, is the first US Secretary of State to visit the Pacific nation.

Al Jazeera

Blinken heads to Tonga, New Zealand, Australia as US shifts Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Tonga, New Zealand and Australia next week as the Biden administration shifts its Indo-Pacific strategy into overdrive in part to counter China’s growing influence in the region

The Independent UK

Tonga beat Australia A ahead of Rugby World Cup

Australia A have been brushed aside by a first-half barrage from hosts Tonga, beaten 27-21 in Nuku'alofa.

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The Guardian - AU

From Rita Ora to Daryl Maguire via Margaret Court: the curious links and unsung lives of Australia’s honorary consuls

It’s generally a low-profile job, especially when you are representing San Marino. But occasionally honorary consuls burst into the spotlight

AAP

Foley, O'Connor named in Australia A side to face Tonga

Test coach Eddie Jones has included 13 Wallabies in an Australia A team that will face Tonga in a chance to push for inclusion in this year's Rugby World Cup.

TechRadar

How to watch Rugby World Cup 2023: live stream every game online from anywhere

The All Blacks will be pushed by France, defending champions South Africa, Les Blues, Ireland, England and Australia, here's how to watch a Rugby World Cup live stream from anywhere.

Daily Mirror

St Helens' "no brainer" as star centre Konrad Hurrell signs new deal

Head coach Paul Wellens hails the impact of destructive Tonga ace, 31, as he signs new deal to stay on with the Betfred Super League champions

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Tongan Volcano Eruption Produces Record-breaking Lightning Bursts

Hunga volcano's eruption generated over 2,600 lightning flashes per minute, including the largest donut-shaped rings ever seen.

LiveScience

Tonga 2022 eruption triggered the most intense lightning storm ever recorded

The plume generated during the 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga created the perfect conditions for a "supercharged" lightning storm.

Wales Online

20 players switch countries for Rugby World Cup as official squads named

A host of stars will be representing a second Test nation in France with 10 All Blacks and former England prospects all switching sides

Space

Tonga undersea volcano created most intense lightning storm ever recorded

The volcano, which erupted in January 2022, was a type never seen before and produced rippling rings of lightning 150 miles (240 kilometers) across.

Wales Online

Three All Blacks and Wallabies star switch countries for World Cup in bid to stun England

Samoa have picked an initial Rugby World Cup squad packed full of talent

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales duo stand out in training and Gatland wants one to 'shut people up'

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

LiveScience

The 12 biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history

From Krakatoa to the Tonga blast, here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.

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