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ABC News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Pacific music legend George "Fiji" Veikoso dies aged 55
On the program today Fijian-born recording artist and Pacific music legend George "Fiji" Veikoso has died at the age of 55 in Suva. an opposition MP in Solomon Islands says the country risks creating a wedge in the solidarity of the Pacific Islands Forum if it refuses to allow Taiwan to attend. Pacific leaders celebrate after the International Court of Justice ruled that states that fail to deal with climate change could be subject to reparations. Polling in Papua New Guinea's Porgera-Paiela district has been completed peacefully, despite the hijacking of ballot boxes and the destruction of key bridges. In Fiji, the National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition sets sail to study the health of Fiji's oceans. And the Solomon Islands women's captain opens up on the side's historic win at the OFC Nations Cup.
The Irish Sun
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Wrexham make most expensive signing of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney era that blows previous record out the water
WREXHAM have just made their biggest ever signining, splashing £4million on New Zealand international Liberato Cacace. The Red Dragons confirmed the deal on Friday, double their previous record fee, which was set by 3 Cacace has signed for Wrexham in a club-record transfer this week Credit: Wrexham FC 3 The club have been on a rise since their Hollywood take over Credit: PA 3 The aim is to get to the Premier League as soon as they can Credit: Rex Cacace, 24, has made the switch from Serie A side Empoli after impressing in Italy . The left-back has been a key player for Empoli, racking up 76 appearances in Italy's top flight. And if that wasn't enough, he's got serious international pedigree too. He captained New Zealand to victory in the 2024 OFC Nations Cup, and he's earned 33 caps for his country. Wrexham have already made a few big moves this summer, bringing in striker Ryan Hardie from Plymouth and former Leicester and READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS But this deal takes their recruitment to the next level. Cacace expressed his excitement after sealing the move, saying: 'I'm buzzing to join this historic club. "What they're building here is something special and I can't wait to get started. "The family atmosphere and the tight-knit group really drew me in.' Most read in Championship BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Manager Phil Parkinson was equally thrilled, adding: 'We're delighted to welcome Libby to the club and can't wait to get him integrated with the squad.' The deal sees Wrexham continue their summer spending spree as they gear up for their first-ever Championship season. EFL star sparks furious brawl and chased by opponents after 'one of the worst tackles you'll ever see in a friendly' The club have been on a meteoric rise, going from non-league to the second tier in just four years with a record-breaking run of promotions. Wrexham are currently on a pre-season tour of New Zealand, where Cacace was born and started his career with Wellington Phoenix. He'll be up against them in a friendly this Saturday, with his new team aiming for their second win on the tour after beating Melbourne Victory 3-0.
Scottish Sun
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Wrexham make most expensive signing of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney era that blows previous record out the water
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WREXHAM have just made their biggest ever signining, splashing £4million on New Zealand international Liberato Cacace. The Red Dragons confirmed the deal on Friday, double their previous record fee, which was set by Sam Smith back in January when he joined from Reading for £2m. 3 Cacace has signed for Wrexham in a club-record transfer this week Credit: Wrexham FC 3 The club have been on a rise since their Hollywood take over Credit: PA 3 The aim is to get to the Premier League as soon as they can Credit: Rex Cacace, 24, has made the switch from Serie A side Empoli after impressing in Italy. The left-back has been a key player for Empoli, racking up 76 appearances in Italy's top flight. And if that wasn't enough, he's got serious international pedigree too. He captained New Zealand to victory in the 2024 OFC Nations Cup, and he's earned 33 caps for his country. Wrexham have already made a few big moves this summer, bringing in striker Ryan Hardie from Plymouth and former Leicester and Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS OUT OF THE BLUE Sterling in limbo at Chelsea as fees Blues expect for outcasts revealed But this deal takes their recruitment to the next level. Cacace expressed his excitement after sealing the move, saying: 'I'm buzzing to join this historic club. "What they're building here is something special and I can't wait to get started. "The family atmosphere and the tight-knit group really drew me in.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Manager Phil Parkinson was equally thrilled, adding: 'We're delighted to welcome Libby to the club and can't wait to get him integrated with the squad.' The deal sees Wrexham continue their summer spending spree as they gear up for their first-ever Championship season. EFL star sparks furious brawl and chased by opponents after 'one of the worst tackles you'll ever see in a friendly' The club have been on a meteoric rise, going from non-league to the second tier in just four years with a record-breaking run of promotions. Wrexham are currently on a pre-season tour of New Zealand, where Cacace was born and started his career with Wellington Phoenix. He'll be up against them in a friendly this Saturday, with his new team aiming for their second win on the tour after beating Melbourne Victory 3-0.
