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War, continued anti-LGBTQ crackdowns and the decriminalization of consensual same-sex sexual relations are among the issues that made headlines around the world over the past year. Here are the top international stories of 2023.

It’s T-R-Y time! To mark the start of the Rugby League World Cup, we’ve teamed up with William Hill to give you a £2 free bet.The home nation games start today, with England kicking off the tournament against Samoa at St James’ Park at 2.30pm.

Home and Away.The gorgeous star made her debut as Kirby, one of four newcomers who make up the band Lyrik.She is starring alongside her on-screen band mates – lead singer Bob (Rob Mallett), guitarist Remi (Adam Rowland) and Eden (Stephanie Panozzo).READ MORE: Neighbours stars who were in Home And Away as Toadie actor 'could consider' soap moveAngelina has spoken openly about her Cook Island Māori heritage and her dream to represent her culture on screen.That dream has now come true following a successful career in musical theatre.From her glamorous life off-screen to achieving her dream job, let’s take a look at Angelina’s life away from the camerasAngelina was always keen to pursue a career in the spotlight having initially pursued a career as a theatre performer and singer.After graduating with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre, Angelina made her professional debut in the Australian premiere production of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.Angelina was also seen in the iconic rock musical, Rent, at the Sydney Opera House and part of Opera Australia’s 2019 production of West Side Story on Sydney Harbour.One of her biggest theatre roles to date saw her play the role of Megan Jones in the play PUFFS.Discussing what sparked her interest in performing initially, Angelina told thefamereporter.com: “I think my cultural dancing is what initially sparked it.“My Mum is from the Cook Islands and taught me how to Hula as soon as I could walk, so performing was introduced to me very early on.”With a Cook Island Māori mum and an Australian dad, Angelina says there were very few people who looked like her on television when she was growing up on the Gold Coast.“Every night at 7pm my family would watch Home And Away,” she says, “and the

Commonwealth Games medal despite having a population of just 1,600 people.Boxer Duken Tutakitoa-Williams stopped Cook Islands' Michael Schuster in the second-round of their clash on Thursday evening. In doing so the heavyweight earned a place in the semi-finals, which guaranteed him at least a bronze.That means South Pacific island country Niue has been able to clinch its first medal across any sport throughout its history in the games.

Who can be trusted? In the new USA competition series Snake in the Grass, former reality stars will duke it out in the wilderness for a cash prize — but with a twist.

Ozzy Lusth, who sprung to reality television stardom after appearing in four seasons of the US Survivor franchise has come out as bisexual.Lusth, 40, took to on Friday to make the announcement, saying, “And for my Republican Colleagues, and anyone else who matters, Yeah I’m Bisexual.”“Am I committing crimes?? If so come get me,” continued Lusth. “Let us ALL live with dignity.

Former Wigan and Warrington centre Anthony Gelling has been found not guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm on his former partner.

Anthony Gelling looks set for a surprise return to Super League with Leigh Centurions.

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Kiwi prop Zane Tetevano says he is moving to England for a new challenge after handing Leeds Rhinos a major Christmas present.

2 min read For those living in the small South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands, it is still illegal to be gay…. a new push is hoping to try and change that.

The coronavirus pandemic may have swept across the world but there are a handful of countries that claim they have had no cases.

Leigh at next year's Rugby League World Cup have now been revealed. The town is set to host three group games at the much-anticipated competition.The first will be on Wednesday, October 27, when Wales will take on the Cook Islands at Leigh Sports Village.

This is the incredible moment a spear fisherman was caught in an epic tug of war with three sharks over a massive tuna.