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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.

Space

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

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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.

LiveScience

Tonight's rugby news as English giants sign another talent from Welsh university and Fiji name daunting World Cup squad

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Thursday, June 8

Wales Online

Steve Hansen urges rugby to support Israel Folau after Twickenham boos in World XV outing

Steve Hansen urged rugby to support Israel Folau after the Tonga star was booed every time he touched the ball at Twickenham.

Evening Standard

The Tonga volcano eruption caused a 'super bubble' in Earth's ionosphere, disrupting satellite navigation

With technology increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, it is becoming more important to understand space weather and its impacts on tech.

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Record-breaking Tonga undersea volcano disrupted satellite signals in space

The January 2022 eruption of a Tonga undersea volcano was powerful enough to generate plasma bubbles that disrupted radio communications in outer space.

Space

Barbarians v World XV team news: Bristol Bears, Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs stars headline both squads

The Barbarians take on a World XV at Twickenham Stadium on May 28

Bristol Post

The best players in world rugby switching countries at the Rugby World Cup

A number of players could be representing a second Test nation in France later this year

Wales Online

France urgently need help but it'll be epic seeing England take on Tonga

Ex-England catpain Jamie Peacock assesses the state of the international game on the back of France being mauled by England and Tonga set for an historic tour of the UK

Daily Mirror

Man who attended 1953 Coronation remembers ‘immense’ occasion

As the nation prepares to celebrate crowning of King Charles, Jeremy Hoare recalls watching the procession for Queen Elizabeth II

Evening Standard

Tonga's national netball team beats Malawi for PacificAus Sports title, stretches unbeaten streak to 20 matches

Tonga's national netball team beats top-ranked Malawi to extend its unbeaten streak to 20 matches, as the Tonga Tala clinch a third consecutive PacificAus Sports Netball title.

ABC News

US on track to open new Tonga embassy this month

The US has been deepening engagement in the Pacific region amid concerns about China’s influence.

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How Tonga strikes a balance between king and democracy

The Pacific's last remaining monarchy has taken a unique approach to balancing executive powers between the king and the parliament.

Reuters

US set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior US diplomat

The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Tuesday, part of efforts to step up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific region to counter China.

Daily Mirror

Shaun Wane hails England hat-trick heroes and details future plans after France destruction

England catpain George Williams and Leeds winger Ash Handley both scored trebles in 64-0 rout of France as national side prepare for Tonga series

LiveScience

1st mega-tsunami on record since antiquity was triggered by Tonga volcanic eruption

The eruption was the most powerful natural explosion in over a century, triggering a tsunami hundreds of feet high.

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The Independent UK

England to host maiden Test series against Tonga this autumn

The three-match series will be played in October and November.

The Independent UK

Man who attended late Queen’s coronation as a schoolchild remembers ‘immense’ occasion

Jeremy Hoare watched the event on the Victoria Embankment as one of 30,000 schoolchildren

The Independent UK

Man who attended 1953 coronation with school remembers ‘immense’ occasion

Jeremy Hoare watched the event on the Victoria Embankment as one of 30,000 schoolchildren.

WhatToWatch

How to watch the Rugby World Cup 2023: stream the live games online or on TV

Here's how to stream the Rugby World Cup in 2023, whether you want to do so online on on your TV.

The Guardian - UK

Tonga volcano explosion equalled most powerful ever US nuclear test

Scientists calculate 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano released 1,000 times more energy than Hiroshima bomb

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

The Independent UK

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