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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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

Salon

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Questioned On Role In Samoa Outbreak

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s involvement in Samoa measles outbreak raises concerns over vaccine misinformation and emphasizes the critical role of accurate info...

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Trump Taps Australian Basketball Team Owner for Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa

President Donald Trump has nominated Australian basketball team owner Jared Novelly as U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.

Latin Times

Hawaii governor sounds alarm over RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines - Roll Call

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, an emergency room physician, visited Samoa in 2019 to care for those sick with measles and to vaccinate people.

Roll Call

Democratic senator blasts RFK Jr’s vaccine theories ahead of confirmation hearings: ‘Kids will get killed’

Conspiracy theorist’s anti-vax stance has many fearing effects of him leading HHS

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The royal family’s 'brutal' 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

Evening Standard

The royal family’s ‘brutal’ 2024 as the Windsors faced major health challenges

The past 12 months also saw the King head to Australia and Samoa, William with a new beard and Kate sharing a candid video of time with her family.

The Independent UK

Queen to miss part of Qatari state visit due to lingering effects of chest illness

Queen Camilla is gradually returning to official duties after contracting a chest infection during the Royal tour of Australia and Samoa

The Independent UK

New Zealand Navy Ship Sinks Due To Crew Errors

Preliminary report reveals crew errors led to sinking of New Zealand navy ship off Samoa coast. Autopilot engagement, human errors, and environmental conce...

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NZ Navy report finds Manawanui sinking 'human error'

Human error was behind the sinking of New Zealand Navy vessel Manawanui, which crashed into a Samoan reef in October.

AAP

Report finds cause of New Zealand navy crash after sexist comments aimed at captain

Sexist comments were aimed at the captain of the ship after it sank of Samoa

The Independent UK

Starmer and Lammy ‘absolutely clear’ no cash reparations, says Foreign Secretary

The comments come just weeks after the issue dominated the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - AU

‘We learned the hard way’: Samoa remembers a deadly measles outbreak and a visit from RFK Jr

A few months before the outbreak in 2019, Kennedy travelled to Samoa and met with anti-vaccine figures, contributing to what health experts claim was a ‘significant disinformation campaign’

Salon

RFK Jr. provokes "horror" among doctors

Kennedy has already been linked to a deadly measles outbreak in Samoa after he pushed anti-vax falsehoods

AAP

Leniu wants annual Samoa-Tonga Test series

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu believes an annual three-Test series between Samoa and Tonga could become State of Origin like and sell out stadiums.

Evening Standard

Queen attends Booker Prize reception in first public engagement since illness

Camilla contracted the nasty seasonal bug following her long-haul tour to Australia and Samoa.

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AAP

Tonga-Samoa clash 'could draw 50,000' in right venue

Rugby league officials must decide where to play the 2025 Tonga v Samoa match, with Samoa coach Ben Gardiner believing it could attract more than 50,000 fans.

AAP

'My dream jersey': Togatuki content picking Jillaroos

Former Samoan representative Sarah Togatuki is hoping to play for Australia in Las Vegas after making it through her first series with the Jillaroos.

Evening Standard

Queen follows Cenotaph service on TV and observes two-minute silence at home

Camilla is recovering from a chest infection after falling ill following her long-haul trip to Australia and Samoa.

AAP

Soward making a mark as Samoa storm past PNG

Samoa have won the women's Pacific Championships promotion play-off with a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea.

AAP

Potent Pacific: Katoa and Luai have changed the game

Isaiya Katoa's coming of age at Tonga shows why the side should become a force to be feared, with a clear parallel to Jarome Luai's potent impact at Samoa.

Marie Claire

Queen Camilla Is Being Replaced at Royal Events as She's Too Sick to Attend After Australia Visit

"With great regret, Her Majesty has therefore had to withdraw from her engagements."

AAP

New England star Farnworth sets sights on Ashes triumph

Dolphins' Herbie Farnworth, star of England's triumphs over Samoa, believes his side can threaten Australia's dominance in the revived rugby league Ashes.

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