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A fire that ripped through part of Chile’s Easter Island has caused permanent damage to some of its iconic carved stone figures known as moai. The high temperature of the forest fire accelerated the process through which the stone carvings will ...

08 Oct 2022 at 20:49

World

Two dead and thousands left without power after tropical storm lashes Japan

A tropical storm that left two people dead, more than 100 injured and thousands without power across Japan has moved into the Pacific Ocean. New damage was reported in southern Japan, where Typhoon Nanmadol hit over the weekend before ...

20 Sept 2022 at 05:35

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Naomi Osaka ends four-match losing run as Daria Saville retires injured in Tokyo

Naomi Osaka ended a four-match losing run in unfortunate fashion in Tokyo when opponent Daria Saville retired injured in only the second game of the match. The Australian’s career has been blighted by injury, including long-term knee ...

20 Sept 2022 at 13:08

World

US seeks to expand ties with New Zealand amid China fears

The commander of the United States military in the Pacific has said he wants to expand and strengthen its ties with New Zealand. The visit to Wellington by Admiral John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, comes as the US ...

01 Aug 2022 at 09:38

World

Wildfires in western US balloon in size amid hot and windy conditions

Wildfires in California and Montana ballooned in size overnight amid hot and windy conditions and were quickly encroaching on neighbourhoods, forcing evacuation orders for more than 100 homes on Saturday, while a blaze in Idaho ...

31 Jul 2022 at 08:20

World

Japanese man, 83, ready for more after solo crossing of Pacific

An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer has become the oldest person in the world to complete a solo, non-stop voyage across the Pacific Ocean – and said he is still “in the middle of my youth” and not done yet. Kenichi Horie ...

05 Jun 2022 at 10:25

Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal and warns over inflation

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Joe Biden to outline countries joining new Asia trade pact

President Joe Biden has launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations aimed at strengthening their economies as he warned Americans worried about high inflation that it was “going to be a haul” before they feel ...

23 May 2022 at 10:17

World

North Korea testing new ICBMs, US says and warns more coming

The Biden administration says two North Korean missile launches in recent weeks were test firings of a powerful new long-range ICBM, and warned that a full-range test could soon follow. The tests were of a missile ...

10 Mar 2022 at 22:25

World

Tonga’s internet finally restored five weeks after volcanic eruption and tsunami

Tonga’s main internet connection to the rest of the world has finally been restored more than five weeks after a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami severed a crucial undersea cable. Three people in Tonga were ...

23 Feb 2022 at 06:55

UK and Australia set to agree £25m security deal to strengthen partnership

The Prime Minister is set to sign off on a £25 million security package with Australia as the UK looks to build on its defence pact with Canberra. Boris Johnson is due to speak to Australian Prime Minister ...

16 Feb 2022 at 22:55

World

Tonga still needs over £66 million to start repairs from volcano and tsunami

Tonga needs over 90 million dollars (£66 million) to start repairing the damage caused by an undersea volcanic eruption and ensuing tsunami. According to a UN official, the disaster effected 80% of the ...

17 Feb 2022 at 07:55

World

California utility to pay 55 million dollars over massive wildfires

Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than 55 million US dollars (£42 million) to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by aging Northern California power lines. PG&E does ...

11 Apr 2022 at 20:25

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