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Scientists issue 'do not' warning as they reveal what you should do in a shark attack
Manchester Evening News
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April 25, 2025
Shark attacks are far more rare – and less deadly – than blood-soaked blockbusters like Jaws would have us believe. Research shows that only 100 or so shark attacks happen every year, and just 10 per cent are fatal. Scientists have even worked out...
Exploring French Polynesia 2 ways with Hilton
The Points Guy
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February 9, 2025
A recent trip to French Polynesia was an all-Hilton affair for me, with my eyes set on the grand prize: Conrad Bora Bora Nui. But there was a surprising star on the trip that I didn't expect: the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, which I enjoyed for two nights...
9 Summer Ecotourism Destinations And Activities
Forbes
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Ecotourism helps protect the environment in many ways. Costa Elena Ecotourism, a form of responsible travel to natural areas that focuses on environmental conservation, is growing by leaps and bounds. The global ecotourism market is expected to...
French Polynesia: Airport firefighters and civil servants plan indefinite strike across territory from Jan. 14
Crisis24
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Public sector employees plan to demonstrate at Tahrir Square in Baghdad from 09:00 Jan. 8 to demand amendments to the salary scale. Participants claim there are significant salary discrepancies across various ministries and state institutions....
Some sharks could bite humans as a form of self-defence
Scimex Newsfeed
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April 25, 2025
Funder: The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research and/or publication of this article. This study benefitted from the funding of the French Government ANR-21-CE03-0004. APCs for the article were paid thanks to the...
Italian island with perfect ‘little Tahiti’ beach gets new direct UK route
Metro
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April 25, 2025
Olbia is located on the Northern coast of Sardinia (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) With white sandy beaches, ancient ruins, a quaint town square filled with cafes and restaurants, and easy access to the popular Costa Smeralda, Olbia has...
Scientists reveal how to avoid a shark attack - and their method is surprisingly simple
Daily Mail
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April 25, 2025
Since the release of Jaws in 1975, many people have been absolutely terrified of sharks. Now, scientists have worked out the main reason behind some of their attacks. And their discovery could prove valuable advice for anyone thinking of getting...
France Surges towards rugby supremacy: Record-breaking Six Nations lays down gauntlet for Springboks
IOL
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France's crowning as this season's Six Nations champions underlined their status as genuine contenders to South Africa's global supremacy thanks to an efficient gameplan, generational individual talents and some record-setting performances. The...
French Maritime Strategy – Carrier-Led and Indo-Pacific Focused
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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April 23, 2025
NATO Naval Power Week By David Scott French maritime strategy has been on full public display with the deployment of the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) from November 2024 to April 2025, carrying out an extended deployment across the...
Liquid Courage: Staring Down Sharks in the South Pacific
Cruising World
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April 23, 2025
Up close swimming alongside a blacktip reef shark in South Pacific shallows. fly_and_dive/stock.adobe.com The outgoing tide shot us through the narrow pass at 10 knots, spitting our C&C 43 into the beatific blue of the South Pacific. We’d just...
Virtuoso’s Growing Hotels and Resorts Portfolio Features Exclusive Properties, In-demand Villas and VIP Amenities
Hospitality Net
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April 23, 2025
LONDON - Virtuoso, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, expanded its worldwide offerings for discerning travellers by welcoming over 100 hotels and resorts into its preferred partner portfolio over the past...
Some Shark Bites May Be “Survival Instinct” And Not a Planned Attack
Technology Networks
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Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Sharks are often perceived as the...
Agreement Strengthens Cultural, Economic and Environmental Ties Between Hawaiʻi & French Polynesia
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
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February 5, 2025
Leaders from Kamehameha Schools, Office of Hawaiian Affairs sign goodwill agreement with Raʻiātea On January 29, 2025, representatives from Kamehameha Schools, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the mayors of Taputapuātea, Tumaraʻa and Uturoa from...
Hawaii health officials urge vigilance, testing, as dengue cases rise
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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April 23, 2025
The Hawaii Department of Health is urging greater vigilance after travel-related dengue cases grew by more than fourfold this year. Health officials said in a news release today that a “sharp rise in dengue around the world and in Hawaii” has...
Stunning ‘British Maldives’ are one of the warmest places in the UK – with deserted islands and shipwrecks
The Sun
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April 22, 2025
The Isles of Scilly regularly get compared to the exotic Maldives, thanks to its incredible sandy coastlines, resident dolphins and deserted islands. The islands are the warmest place in the British Isles, with temperatures rarely dropping below...
Reef Sharks in French Polynesia Suffer Health Consequences From Feeding by Tourists
Gadgets 360
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February 3, 2025
Blacktip reef sharks in French Polynesia are experiencing adverse effects on their health due to frequent exposure to low-quality food scraps from tourists. Reports indicate that these sharks, commonly found in the waters around Mo'orea, are being...
Pan-America and Oceania Cadet Championships 2025
International Judo Foundation
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On 18th April, the Americas and Oceania came together in Lima to compete for the 2025 cadet continental titles. 15 nations were in attendance and incredibly, 11 of them won medals. Although Brazil ran away with the top spot on the medal table, the...
France’s imperialist legacy casts dark shadow over its modern image
AzerNews
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March 11, 2025
Progress often lies in breaking free from destructive traditions and ingrained habits. At the very least, distancing oneself from such relics is a path to escape disastrous outcomes. While colonialism, exploitation, and imperialism are often...
France opens first dedicated embassy in Samoa
RNZ
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March 10, 2025
Guillaume Lemoine is the first French Ambassador based in Apia, Samoa Photo: Ministère des Affaires étrangères France has officially announced the opening of its first dedicated embassy in Apia, Samoa, last week. The French Ministry of Foreign...
A splendid new biography of Gauguin separates man from myth
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 6, 2025
For much of his life, Paul Gauguin railed against the deadening effects of bourgeois domesticity. But as Sue Prideaux writes in “Wild Thing,” her terrific new biography of the artist, for about a decade early in his career the self-proclaimed...