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All Blacks beat Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup for 23rd year in a row

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New Zealand 33 (20)

Roigard 2, Clarke, Carter, Barrett, McKenzie Pens: McKenzie 2, Barrett,

Australia 24 (17)

New Zealand won the Bledisloe Cup by 33-24 in the Wallaby fightback, extending their 23-year winning streak to include the tournament.

A late Cam Roigard try by the All Blacks last weekend helped them recover from a record-setting defeat to South Africa, extending their unbeaten streak at Auckland’s Eden Park to 52 matches.

Before Saturday’s later game between the reigning Rugby Champions Springboks and Argentina, the team will leapfrog their rivals in the standings.

With winger Caleb Clarke crossing the line within three minutes and Leroy Carter and Roigard adding more tries to make it 20-3 midway through the first half, New Zealand made a strong start.

However, the Wallabies’ lead was reduced by a try from hooker Billy Pollard, and winger Harry Potter’s finish just before the half-time whistle left them with just three points.

The All Blacks took a big lead in the second half thanks to two penalties from Damian McKenzie, but a converted try from Wallaby flanker Carlo Tizzano completed the score in the final ten minutes, bringing the visitors to three points clear of their first victory in Auckland since 1986.

Roigard’s cross-over pass from Jordie Barrett sealed the win, however, by calming down home his emotions.

With just one game left, New Zealand currently leads the rugby championship, but South Africa will win in a later match against Argentina on Saturday.

Going into their final match of the tournament against the All Blacks in Perth next weekend, Australia is in second place with two victories and three losses.

Australia have lost 23 games in a row at Eden Park, breaking their previous record of 26 in 1986.

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Richard Branson shows off nasty facial injury after slamming into hotel window

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After crashing headfirst into a glass window and sharing photos of his facial injuries, billionaire business mogul Sir Richard Branson was left bloody but joking.

Sir Richard Branson has revealed a painful mishap in New York this week, after running “face first” into a window at one of his Virgin Hotels.

The 75-year-old billionaire shared photos of his bloodied cheek on Instagram but still managed to laugh at himself, joking, “Did you hear about the guy who ran into a window? He was in a lot of pane… This week, that guy was yours truly.”

Branson continued by stating that he had been dining with Planetary Guardians members in New York City and that Holganix had recently developed innovations in sustainable farming. He ran over to greet the Holganix team as they passed, but he slammed straight into a glass window. He wrote, “I ran face first into the window to catch up with them.” “I left a lot of a mark on the glass, and it also left a lot of a mark on me”!

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He praised a woman named Elizabeth for catching him before he fell, saying, “Thankfully, there was no serious harm done. The cut is well-heeled, and I feel fine now. I’ll be sure to turn the other way in the interim”!

A highly regarded chef died in a tragic buggy crash at Branson’s £95, 000-a-night Necker Island retreat in the British Virgin Islands, shortly after the accident.

Sihle Somdaka, 37, a father-of-two and aspiring chef, died reportedly while driving down a steep hill at night. He had just recently attended the lavish Great House on the island.

Somdaka was taken by boat to Peebles Hospital on Tortola after emergency crews from nearby Moskito Island rushed to perform CPR, but sadly he passed away from a head injury.

Branson was not on the island at the time, but a source close to him claimed he had been in contact with island staff and family, and that he was “deeply saddened.”

They claimed that while Richard wasn’t on the island at the time of the incident, he had kept in touch with the family and the Necker Island team.

British Virgin Islands police have launched an exhaustive investigation. According to one insider, the island had a “culture of excess,” warning that “it shouldn’t have happened, but it was only a matter of time.”

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One of our Necker Island team members passed away in a tragic manner, according to Virgin Limited Edition. We are all in total wracked.

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‘I opened Joma Jewellery’s 6-day advent calendar – it feels like Christmas has come early’

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Six pieces of adjustable silver jewelry are included in the 6-day Advent Calendar from Moma Jewellery for Christmas.

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Any outfit I wear should have some jewelry on. I feel completely naked if I leave the house in a rush without a stack of rings, earring stack, or necklace. Any look can and always will be cheered up by a pop of glamour, gold, silver, or some other sparkly color.

The prospect of a festive advent calendar that is chocca-block with glorious jewellery makes it feel like Christmas has come early. With beauty calendars launching left, right and centre, from Glossybox’s luxury beauty offering for £90 worth £624 to LookFantastic’s £105 iteration worth over £650.

For those who prefer jewels to blushes and lipsticks, jewel advent calendars are a great idea. In addition to being overboard, Jewellery by Joma has released a mini advent calendar in its Silver-Plated 6 Days Of Sparkle Advent Calendar, which costs £84.99 but can be purchased for up to £135.

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Knowing the giftee’s metal preference is crucial if giving this as a gift is important because the set contains earrings, bracelets, and necklaces all in silver.

The 6 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar is presented in a neatly decorated pink and red jewelry box, which is very aesthetically pleasing and features a diagonal stripe design with a playful element. Because it is comparatively sturdy, it can definitely be used again as a jewelry storage box if you don’t want it to scream Christmas.

Silver-plated 6 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar from Jewellery by Joma

Silver-plated 6 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar from Jewellery by Joma

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The Jewellery by Joma Silver-Plated 6 Days Of Sparkle Advent Calendar is £84.99. For those who want even more jewellery treats, the brand’s 12 Days of Sparkle Advent Calendar is £169.99. For the gold jewellery fans amongst us, Bohomoon’s 2025 Advent Calendar is £149 and contains 12 boxes filled with rings, earrings, necklaces and more. It also comes in silver.

Moving on to the jewelry. The jewelry inside, which is made of silver-plated brass, is all adjustable to fit the wearer, keeping with a one-size fits all philosophy.

One bracelet has elastic on its end, and the other has a lengthener on its chain, which can be adjusted by pulling the chain through rather than using a clasp, as an example of the star-embellished ring can be tightened or loosened by pushing it shut. The bracelets are also suitable for several layers. Both have heart-shaped charms, and the other has adorable stars.

The A Little Bracelet can also be personalized with your loved one’s name and handpicked charms, which is a lovely extra-special touch for anyone receiving the box.

They also have gorgeous quality, look lovely, bright, and are a little delicate, which is great for those who enjoy a little bit of glamour without being overly glamorous. The advent calendar contains a small pair of hoops with cosmic stars etched on them, as well as heart-shaped studs, making up a lovely little ear stack, which includes two pairs of earrings inside.

The necklace is adjustable in length, matches the bracelet, and is a dainty piece that hasn’t appeared to tarnish while in the shower or from being worn for days on end, demonstrating its quality.

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The jewelry selection can all be worn together because they all have the same theme woven into their designs, which is a nice touch when trying to be matchy-matchy. The only issue with the ring is that it wasn’t quite my style and that it didn’t feel particularly secure despite being a one-size fits all. Although it could be pressed shut if worn on my finger, it is possible.

Nepal protest leader says he will run in upcoming elections

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The leader of Nepal’s recent youth-led protests, which quickly overthrew the government, has declared he will run for president in the March general elections, declaring that his party will “fight till the end” to establish a people’s government.

Sudan Gurung claimed in an exclusive interview with Sandra Gathmann of Start Here that her organization is already mobilizing supporters nationwide to form a “movement for change” rather than a traditional political party.

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He criticized the former government for its “selfish” and “corrupt” politicians, saying, “They have dragged us into politics.” They will receive whatever they want if it’s the political party they want. Because we won’t be reversing our position right away, we will be running for the next election.

Gurung, 36, rose to prominence as the face of a Gen Z-dominated, largely, grassroots uprising.

After the government canceled access to Facebook, X, and YouTube on social media, protests broke out, claiming the businesses had failed to register and submit to the government’s oversight.

However, the protests quickly turned into broader unrest, which was fueled by anger over alleged corruption, state violence, and impunity. Young demonstrators were killed, and thousands more were hurt, in addition.

Through platforms like Discord, which was used to mobilise during the protests, and Instagram, Gurung believes his movement is prepared to govern, with volunteers forming legal and communications committees and gathering policy demands from across the nation.

He claimed that his team is “working to make sure every voice of the Nepalese people is heard.”

Not afraid,

Gurung intends to run “as a group,” but it’s unlikely to do so as an independent.

He claimed that we wouldn’t have this generation of youths if I only ran as an independent candidate. We are stronger as a whole.

Beyond anticorruption, the movement has pledged to pursue a broad range of goals. It intends to promote Nepal’s tourism industry without resorting to “external interference” by strengthening ties with its neighbors, China and India.

According to Gurung, “We need to respect them, and they need to respect us.”

He urged interim prime minister Sushila Karki to expedite investigations into corruption and the killings of protesters and warned against the old political guard from contesting the March election.

Gurung said, “We’ll make sure the investigation is completed on time so that they won’t be able to participate in the elections.”

When asked if he wanted to become the next prime minister, Gurung responded, “I won’t say I’m the right person right now, but I’m going to run if the people choose me.”

He also mentioned how many people have tried to silence him, saying they have been trying to intimidate me and have [been] trying to scare me.

He spoke in a defiant voice despite the intimidation.

Civil Defence Calls  For Synergy To Safeguard Critical National Assets

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Ogun State Command, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding crucial national assets and infrastructure across the state and nation. It also emphasizes the need for collaboration between other sister security organizations, residents, and communities to accomplish the objectives of securing crucial installations.

The main point of a one-day stakeholders’ meeting, which was held in Abeokuta, the state capital, was the theme “Protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure through Effective Cooperation, Collaboration, and Coordination.”

Top government figures, traditional rulers, security organizations, community development organizations, youth representatives, and other parties took part in the forum.

Remilekun Omalade-Ekundayo, the Ogun State Commandant of NSCDC, made the point that national assets like transportation systems, telecommunication networks, electricity, railroad tracks, airports, forests, transformers, and streetlights must be jointly protected.

She warned that government growth is seriously threatened by deliberate government destruction, whether it be for financial or political reasons.

“Everything the government constructs costs a lot.” We all rely on these facilities, so destroying them is like destroying ourselves, according to Ekundayo, who noted that asset protection should not be seen as the only responsibility of security agencies.

The Commandant urged people to use whistleblowing, community vigilance, and sharing intelligence as effective sabotage strategies.

Senior Special Assistant on Inter-Ethnic Affairs, representing the Ogun state government. The value of community involvement was raised by Hadi Sani.

He urged communities, traditional rulers, youths, and Community Development Associations (CDAs) to collaborate with government and security organizations because security challenges call for more than a kinetic approach.

You should be your neighborhood’s and neighborhood’s principal security guard. Before the government takes it up, he said, “If you see something, say something, then turn the transformer in your area on its head.”

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The call for synergy, grassroots vigilance, and shared ownership of national assets was also echoed by representatives of the Police, Army, DSS, Federal Fire Service, Customs, FRSC, Amotekun, TRACE, So-Safe Corps, Vigilante Group, Amotekun Corps, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Royal Fathers, Community Leaders, and private sector groups.

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) recognized the Ogun State Commandant for her outstanding work in preserving crucial national assets and infrastructure, including successful arrests and prosecutions throughout the state.