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One does not simply detonate a volcano into Mordor: a scientist explains the problems with that Rings of Power episode

In the blockbuster fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, one of the principal antagonists, the wicked Adar, diverted a river into the labyrinth of tunnels under a dormant Mount Doom to trigger an explosive volcanic eruption. This transformed the surrounding landscape into the bleak lands…

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Pacific Islands defence ministers meet in Tonga to boost 'interoperability'

South Pacific defence ministers will meet in Tonga on Tuesday, with Australia seeking a closer military relationship with the three island nations that have defence forces to counter China's security push in the region.

Reuters

Australia joins Pacific security talks

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is travelling to Tonga and Fiji to meet Pacific defence ministers for discussions spanning security and disaster relief.

AAP

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Horse Power: Baaeed and Sea La Rosa to star on British Champions Day at Ascot

Willie Haggas' duo can land more Group One glory in Berkshire while Jadoomi, Orbaan, Tenebrism, Waterville, Muntadab, King Of Tonga, After John and The Nu Form Way can also be Saturday scorers

Liverpool Echo

Australia coach Mal Meninga hoping to push ‘new frontier’ at World Cup

This year’s tournament is billed as the widest open yet, with perennial contenders Australia, New Zealand and England facing powerhouse teams from Tonga and Samoa

The Independent UK

Australia defections are good for talent distribution at Rugby League World Cup

Allegiances to state and country, given the make-up of the NRL in 2022, do not need to be aligned

The Guardian - AU

Men’s Rugby League World Cup: group-by-group preview

From the serial champions Australia to debutant minnows Jamaica, which nations can go all the way in England?

The Guardian - UK

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David Fifita doing it for dad as he strives for World Cup glory with Tonga

The Gold Coast ace scored a hat-trick on debut against France.

Leeds Live

New Pacific island rises after underwater volcanic blast

The tiny island came into existence 11 hours after a volcanic eruption and grew to 24,000 square metres in size.

Al Jazeera

Konrad Hurrell's new objective after maiden Grand Final ring attained

The former Leeds Rhinos man scored in St Helens' Grand Final win over his former club.

Leeds Live

A new island has emerged out of the Pacific Ocean, but it may soon disappear

The little atoll located southwest of Tonga's Late Island measured roughly 8.6 acres and stood at around 50 feet above sea level, Tonga's Geological Services said.

WEKU

Harry's 'spectacularly rude' comment to journalists covering tour revealed in new book

Prince Harry reportedly made the comment while thanking journalists during a tour in 2018, where he and Meghan spent 16 days travelling around Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Meghan Markle moaned 'I can't believe I'm not getting paid for this' on royal tour, book claims

She and Harry spent 16 days travelling around Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand in 2018, but a new book claims she 'failed to understand the point' of the meet and greets.

Daily Record

Meghan Markle said 'I can't believe I'm not getting paid for this' on royal tour - book

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent 16 days travelling around Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand in 2018, but a new book claims she 'failed to understand the point of all those walkabouts'

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Castleford Tigers clinch signing of Hull KR prop Albert Vete

Tonga international joins Super League rivals on a two-year deal after making a big impression for the Robins following his switch from the NRL

The Independent UK

Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth

Scientists are still trying to understand the effects of the Tongan volcano eruption earlier this year

Al Jazeera

Tonga warning as Home Reef volcano erupts eight times in 48 hours

Pilots have been warned to take precautions and mariners told to not sail closer than 4km (2.4 miles) from volcano.

AAP

Fifita named in Tonga's World Cup squad

David Fifita has been named in Tonga's extended World Cup squad, meaning he will turn out for the Pacific nation if not picked by Australia.

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Wales Online

History-making international is ready to show Welsh rugby is the perfect fit for him

Dual-country Test star Lopeti Timani has joined Cardiff from French club Toulon

ABC News

Fa'aleo Tupi, Tongan rugby legend who changed the game in Australia, dies age 72

At Ballymore on June 30, 1973, Tonga beat Australia 16 points to 11 — a monumental victory that's never been repeated. Fa'aleo Tupi played in that legendary team. He would go on to play a pivotal role in bringing Polynesians to play rugby union in Australia.

Liverpool Echo

Horse Power: Valley Forge can win the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap at York

Andrew Balding's four-year-old filly can land the feature on the Knavesmore, while Spangled Mac, Sandrine, Wild Crusade, Lucander, Rajinsky, King Of Tonga, Frisky, Knight Of Honour and Fools Rush In may also be Saturday scorers

Zenger

The World Is A Volcano Eruption Away From Disaster, Researchers Warn

The University of Cambridge team say there is a ‘’major misconception’’ that the risk of major eruptions is low.

ABC News

American Samoa's earthquake swarms spark fears of underwater volcanic eruption. This is what we know so far

Experts are on the ground in American Samoa, monitoring weeks of seismic activity that is likely linked to a nearby underwater volcano. Although an eruption is possible, they say it will be very different to the devastating explosion seen recently in Tonga.

Inverse

Extreme Tonga volcano eruption leaves a telltale finger-print in space

A volcano's sonic boom made a tsunami but also left a warning above the clouds.

Reuters

Tonga, not China, must decide its future, says U.S. diplomat

Tonga should determine its future, not China or any other country, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said during a multi-leg trip to Pacific nations amid growing geopolitical tension.

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