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The Latest Breaking News from Samoa

South Pacific tour ‘crucial’ to Scotland seeding for World Cup – Gregor Townsend

Townsend’s men face the Maori All Blacks, Fiji and finally Samoa over three fixtures.

The Independent UK

George Turner returns to Scotland squad for three-match South Pacific tour

The hooker comes back into the fold for the games against Maori All Blacks, Fiji and Samoa.

The Independent UK

Date set for snap election in Samoa

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will lead her newly formed Samoa Uniting Party at the snap election, which has been called for Friday August 29.

AAP

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A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have been prominent in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term

The Independent UK

Samoa takes a step into uncertainty with snap election

Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has endured a political year from hell and it's not yet clear whether she will be allowed to stand again.

AAP

Samoa’s leader seeks an early election after opponents reject her budget

Samoa’s prime minister says she will seek to dissolve Parliament, prompting an early election, after a budget vote failed

The Independent UK

Samoa set for election after Fiame's budget fails

One of only two female Pacific heads of government - Samoa's Fiame Naomi Mata'afa - could lose power after failing to pass her budget in parliament.

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Tinā: the tiny, big-hearted New Zealand movie that became a smash hit – against the odds

Following a school choir practising for a competition, Tinā is now the sixth-highest grossing Kiwi film of all time – and it all stems from a Samoan love ballad

The Guardian - AU

Tonga want to host Test match in 2025 Pacific Cup

Tonga is a powerhouse of international rugby league and seek to host a Test in Nuku'alofa in this year's Pacific Cup to build on their incredible following.

AAP

Samoa's 'field of dreams' the magnet for players: coach

More players are keen to play for Samoa, and coach Ben Gardiner says it is not due to "stealing" them but because of the unique four-pillar program.

AAP

Dolphins gun Tabuai-Fidow wants to play for Samoa again

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a burning desire to play for Samoa again, but whether that's this year is dependant on his Kangaroos selection.

AAP

Scotland 2025 Summer Tour details in full as three fixtures confirmed

The National (Scotland)

A Trump acolyte, a rival billionaire and a power struggle: how civil war erupted in Australian basketball

Soon-to-be US ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Jared Novelly is leading NBL clubs in a messy dispute that could reshape the sport

The Guardian - AU

Crew of New Zealand navy ship that sank off Samoa lacked training and experience, inquiry finds

A lack of training, qualifications and experience among the crew on board a New Zealand navy ship that ran aground, caught fire and sank off the coast of Samoa have been identified by a military Court of Inquiry in a final report into the disaster released Friday

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Could be time to stop representative swaps: Bennett

Wayne Bennett has suggested changes to the eligibility system that will stop players running out in State of Origin and representing Tonga or Samoa.

The Guardian - AU

Samoa suffering energy crisis after weeks of power outages

Pacific country this week declared state of emergency over power cuts that have caused huge disruption to businesses and daily life

AAP

Fiame clings to power after second vote in Samoa

An early election is still a live prospect in Samoa despite Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa defeating another no-confidence vote in her leadership.

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. appears to downplay measles outbreak in Texas despite unvaccinated schoolchild’s death

Kennedy’s alleged ties to measles outbreak in Samoa were major feature of his confirmation hearing

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Samoan PM survives no-confidence vote in parliament

Samoa's government will continue after the parliament voted against a no-confidence vote in Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.

AAP

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

The Conversation

As Trump deportations intensify, Pacific Island nations worry they could be overwhelmed

In his first term, Donald Trump deported far fewer people from the United States than his three predecessors: Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

The Guardian - AU

Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze

Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater risk

The Guardian - AU

Samoa’s prime minister criticises RFK Jr’s vaccine views after deadly measles outbreak

In an exclusive interview, Fiame Naomi Mataʻafa tells the Guardian she is surprised at Trump’s pick for health secretary and criticised anti-vaxxers for their part in 2019 measles crisis

AAP

Lefau leads Tigers' bid to spread AFL word in Samoa

New Zealand-born Mykelti Lefau will spearhead a group of Richmond players and coaches spreading the AFL word in Samoa while learning more about his heritage.

Salon

RFK Jr. denies role in measles outbreak

RFK Jr.'s testimony to senators clashed with past articles and letters he wrote concerning Samoan vaccine policy

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