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Rugby Discipline: Benetton flyhalf Jacob Umaga has been banned for four matches after a dangerous high tackle on Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi, ruling him out of Benetton’s clash with the Bulls and Samoa fixtures vs Chile XV, Hong Kong and Georgia. Sports & Culture: Samoan-Kiwi tenor Pene Pati has been knighted in France for his opera work, while New Zealand named its 26-player FIFA World Cup squad. Local Justice: In Samoa’s Supreme Court election petition case, a FAST Party witness told judges the party was “hiding” him and his wife, after dozens of witnesses failed to appear. Government & Safety: Samoa is still processing $10m compensation for Safata residents after the HMNZS Manawanui sinking, and PM Schmidt urged unity to tackle cyber abuse and illegal drugs. Roads: Two Hiace vans collided at Vaitele-fou after not stopping at a stop sign, causing a short traffic delay.

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