Namibia’s President Hage Geingob, 82, died in hospital early on Sunday, the presidency said, weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. FILE PHOTO: Namibia President Hage Geingob passes away(REUTERS) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The post on social media platform X did not give a cause of death, but late last month the presidency said he … Read more
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Italy’s Hame Faiva applauds the fans after the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match against France at Parc Olympique in Lyon, France. Photo / Getty Images University of Waikato Rugby Club, Hurricanes and former Waikato hooker Hame Faiva, 29, played three matches for Italy at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, grabbing a try … Read more
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A facial injury to captain Antoine Dupont took the gloss off France’s highest-ever score, a 96-0 romp against hapless Namibia at the Rugby World Cup this morning. There were 14 tries, including a penalty try, and Thomas Ramos converted 12 of 13. The Rugby World Cup’s seventh highest score was marred by Dupont’s game-ending injury, … Read more
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Sibheal Dobson is preparing for a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” as she will represent New Zealand as a mascot for the All Blacks game against Namibia on Saturday at the Rugby World Cup in France. The 10-year-old from Tauranga will be walking on to the field at the game in Toulouse and is one of four young … Read more
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By Liam Napier in Lyon Tentatively positive news on the reinforcement front for the All Blacks, with Jordie Barrett pushing to return for their second World Cup pool match. Barrett missed the All Blacks’ first World Cup pool defeat in history due to a niggly knee injury. His absence was keenly felt in the 27-13 … Read more
Following is a summary of current health news briefs. US Supreme Court halts Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement pending review The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a challenge by President Joe Biden’s administration to the legality of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, putting on hold a deal that would shield its wealthy … Read more