[POLA] Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.
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[POLA] In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors
Time is running out in Venezuela's race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.
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[POLA] Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz
US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.
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[POLA] Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?
All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.
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[POLA] Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.
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[POLA] Between English and mother tongue: Kenya’s education language dilemma
Students in Kenya say mother tongue improves learning, but English still dominates education and work.
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[POLA] World Cup: Messi sends Argentina top, England to face DR Congo, Iran out
Lionel Messi scored his sixth goal of the 2026 World Cup, Harry Kane sent England top of their group, and Iran exited.
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[POLA] Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
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[POLA] Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes
US-Iran deal under strain as Kuwait and Bahrain condemn Iranian attacks in response to US strikes.
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[POLA] South Africa vs Canada: World Cup 2026 – prediction, team news and lineups
Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.