After only 15 minutes’ warning to residents of Gaza City, Israeli forces attacked and destroyed the 12-story Mushtaha tower on Friday. The site is close to a camp where Palestinians are sleeping in tents and are acclimatized.
The incumbent Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party has been declared the winner of the Samoa national election.
FAST won 30 of the 50 seats contested, according to the official results released by the Samoan electoral commission on Friday. However, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, the party’s former leader, will step down in the place of Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt, who took over earlier this year.
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14 seats were held by the main opposition, the Human Rights Protection Party. Four more independent candidates were chosen.
Only three seats, including her own, were won by Fiame’s Samoa Uniting Party, which was founded earlier this year. In January, a factional dispute led to her expulsion from FAST.
In the nation of about 220 000 people, rising prices were identified as a pressing issue for voters.
Residents of Apia, the capital of Samoa, had informed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that they wanted the next government to concentrate on the economy and jobs prior to the election on August 29.
Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II, the head of state of Samoa, had issued a warrant confirming the names of the new members of the next parliament.
Seats have been won by five women. At least six women must be in parliament, according to the Samoa Observer, which would require the creation of an additional seat in accordance with a 10% minimum representation requirement.
In 2021, Fiame won the election that removed Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi from power after 22 years, making her the country’s first female leader.
She hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last year, which was focused on the Pacific’s impact, to raise the profile of the country internationally.
Pool B of the Rugby World Cup for Women: Canada v. Scotland
Date: Saturday, September 6th, 2019 Kick-off: 12:00 BST
Scotland believe they can turn on Canada in Exeter on Saturday, which would give it a shock of a shock shock shock, and it is this kind of shock that only gives a tournament.
The gap between these two positions is much larger than those four ranking spots, despite the fact that second versus sixth in the world rankings does not immediately leap off the page like a typical David v. Goliath game.
It’s very difficult to imagine that the tournament winners won’t be from that quartet because of the tournament favorites England, New Zealand, and, when the mood strikes, France.
The Canadians defeated Fiji (65 ), Wales (42), and Japan (42), in a ruthless manner, to start the World Cup like a train.
There is undoubtedly a gulf between them and Scotland, but the underdogs believe there can be a solution, even for one game.
Why the hell not try them when we’re going into this weekend, we’re like, “Wow, why not?” “,” prop Lisa Cockburn remarked.
“We are aware that Canada has a really good setup and a really good playing style.” They are very quick, very skilled, and will throw the kitchen sink at us.
We’ve done a lot of analysis on them, we’ve got a really good game plan, and it’s working now. It has been specifically designed for each game.
“So I’m really optimistic, and I think, why not upend the World Cup and possibly upend a few people,” I said.
The only thing Scotland can do is avoid the top one team in the quarter-finals if they can defeat the number two team in the world.
In the last eight, where their journey would surely come to an end, would Scotland, as expected, come in second in Pool B behind Canada. A Scottish victory over England in their own competition would be a shock equal to anything that had ever happened at a World Cup, whether it was for women or men.
Better to choose a different course, one that would place the United States or Australia in the quarter-final. Still a challenging task, but not quite the Red Roses’ impossible mission.
Head coach Bryan Easson, who will soon be retiring, spoke this week about “routes to the semi-final and final,” which is bold talk for a team that has been mired in off-field chaos this week.
Scotland’s victories over Wales and Fiji have given them the opportunity to pursue a unique endeavor thanks to the likes of Francesca McGhie, Rhona Lloyd, and Emma Orr.
A victory over Canada would be unique in and prepare them for a campaign that will endure forever.
“You want to take on the best, and Canada are undoubtedly up there as one of the best, if not the best team in this tournament right now,” Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm said.
We are aware of the challenge that lies ahead, but that makes us happy. We as Scots adore that underdog mindset. It will be two competing for the title because I am aware that Canadians also consider themselves to be underdogs.
“We’re looking at this game as an opportunity to go out there and deliver an even better performance than we did in the opening two games,” said the team.
If there is one surname to strike fear into American golf it is surely “Poulter” with Ian having been at the centre of so much European success on a biennial basis.
Now it is the turn of the Ryder Cup legend’s 21-year-old son Luke to try to do something similar and thwart US hopes of retaining the Walker Cup at Cypress Point in California this weekend.
Fresh from starring in Great Britain & Ireland’s victory over Continental Europe in the St Andrews Trophy, Poulter makes his debut in the 50th Walker Cup as GB&I seek an away win for only the third time.
Who better to inspire upsetting the form book than someone with the genes of Poulter Snr, whose heroics helped Europe complete the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ when they came from 10-4 down to win the 2012 Ryder Cup.
Ian Poulter will be supporting his son over the two days of competition having shared dinner with him and his nine team-mates earlier in the week.
“Being able to talk to him about the Ryder Cup and his experiences, having the chance to ask him questions and what it means and how to play these events, how to deal with the pressure has been so important,” said Tyler Weaver, GB&I’s highest ranked player.
Team-mate Niall Shiels Donegan, who beat Luke Poulter at the recent US Amateur Championship, added: “Dinner with Ian was really special.
“Obviously he’s done a lot in team golf, and it was pretty cool to get some lessons from him.”
Luke, who won three-and-a-half points out of four at the St Andrews Trophy, says he will try to use his father’s exploits in the Ryder Cup – 15 wins from 25 matches between 2004 and 2021- as a motivating force.
“He never played a Walker Cup but he obviously has Ryder Cup knowledge, which is pretty similar to this,” said the younger Poulter, who had a hole-in-one at Cypress Point’s par-three third in Thursday practice.
“It’s amazing to see (his achievements). It gives me inspiration to try and follow in his footsteps.”
Having climbed to 27th in the amateur world rankings, the University of Florida student has already demonstrated many of his father’s golfing traits. It is also clear they share the same “never say die” attitude.
“I just like that head-to-head battle because it’s just you and the opponent on the golf course,” he told the R&A website. “You don’t have to think about anything, you just go hole by hole and try and beat them.
“And then with the team stuff, it’s just really cool. I just love when everyone’s supporting you and everyone’s pulling for you.”
GB&I lost a tight contest at St Andrews two years ago and the Walker Cup will again be staged at an iconic venue this weekend. Cypress Point was designed by Alister Mackenzie, the architect who laid out the Augusta National, home of the Masters.
For Shiels Donegan there is a degree of familiarity. The son of Scottish parents grew up near San Francisco and received vociferous local support during his run to the US Amateur semi-finals at the city’s Olympic Club.
“I’m fortunate to have grown up not too far from here, a few hours north, so I hope that they’ll come out in force again and have some more fun,” he said.
“Having grown up on the poa greens, it does give me a little bit of extra feel, but of course they’re going to be running firm and fast for everyone.
“You’re going to have to adapt to the conditions as you see them, and yeah, just do your best that you can.”
GB&I’s most recent win came at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2015. Their last away victory was at Sea Island in Georgia 24 years ago.
So the Americans are firm favourites to retain the trophy, but their captain Nathan Smith is taking nothing for granted. “I think this is one of their best teams that I’ve seen in a while,” he said.
“I think the matches are always close, and it’s going to be a big test for us this week.”
Smith’s team is stacked with talent. It includes the top six in the amateur world rankings; Jackson Koivan, Ben James, Ethan Fang, Jase Summy, Preston Stout and Tommy Morrison.
GB&I captain Dean Robertson has been taking a measured approach to the week, pacing his players’ preparations. He will be encouraged by the recent form of Scot Cameron Adam, who finished in the top 20 at the recent British Masters.
Robertson knows this weekend has to be a collective effort with an astute game plan. “The key messages we’ve had have been strategy number one,” the Scottish skipper revealed.
“Approach play, short iron approach play and specific distances where you need to position the ball under hole high have been things that we’ve been working on for a good number of weeks.
“Also, through developing the relationship and understanding of these players and the respect of them, we’ve really managed to bring them together, and there’s a real unity there.
“I’m really thrilled to be their captain, really proud, and I’m really excited for the match itself.”
There are 26 points up for grabs with GB&I needing 13½ points to regain the title, while the US need 13 to retain.
Dan Burn, the defender for Newcastle, says he is relieved that Alexander Isak’s transfer saga has ended.
Isak, a striker from Sweden, signed for a record-breaking £125 million from Newcastle on deadline.
The decision came after Isak, 25, and Newcastle, who had been wanted by the club, had been locked up for weeks, and had a dispute with him.
Before England’s World Cup qualifying match against Andorra on Saturday, Burn told the media that he had “no animosity” for Isak.
We wanted to close the transfer window so there could be some clarity there, according to Burn.
Because Alex is a partner, the situation is challenging. You want him to play for the team, but he also has commitments to him, so I only have good intentions for him.
Newcastle’s preparations for the 2025-26 season were impacted by the saga, according to Burn, who acknowledged that.
On BBC Radio 5 Live, Burn continued, “It was frustrating coming into it knowing that something was hanging over us. I have been in football for a long time.
Isak made a £60m move to Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022, where he scored 27 goals in 42 games last season.
He assisted the Magpies in winning the Carabao Cup in March, and he then scored as they finished fifth in the Premier League to earn Champions League status.
However, he said in a statement that his relationship with Premier League champions Liverpool had been “broken” by Newcastle and that their relationship couldn’t continue.
Isak was promised a move away from the club, but the Magpies accepted the club’s record-breaking offer after signing fellow strikers Yoane Wissa and Nick Woltemade in the transfer window.
Isak stated his “forever gratitude” to the club after he left.
Burn, 33, who has made 152 Premier League appearances for the Magpies, claims he is aware of the frustration of the fans as the saga unfolded.
You are aware of the club’s culture and want players who want to play for Newcastle, he said.
“But I’ve been playing football for a long time, so I know what’s going on, and I wish Alex all the best,” he says, “except, of course, when we play Liverpool.”
Burn was optimistic about the remainder of the campaign and praised the club’s transfer business during the summer.
“We have recruited really well,” I believe. He told 5 Live that he believes that our transfer window has good depth in every position right now.
Italian Grand Prix
Venue: Monza Dates: 5-7 September Race start: 14:00 BST on Sunday
The Monaco Grand Prix has extended its contract with Formula 1 until at least 2035.
The sport’s glamorous poster race, which was first held in 1929 on a street circuit that remains largely unchanged for a century, is one of F1’s most historic and iconic events.
The new contract amounts to a four-year extension of Monaco’s existing deal, which ran until 2031.
“I can only welcome this renewed commitment, which is testament to our collective success, the excellence of our collaboration with Formula 1, and the unique place that Monaco occupies in the international motorsport landscape.”
F1 chairman Stefano Domenicali said: “The streets of Monaco have been echoing with the sound of Formula 1 since the earliest days of the sport, so I’m delighted to announce the extension of this fantastic event to 2035.