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Clipper yachts back at sea on way to Derry

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, has sent his best wishes to the crews of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race which has resumed in the Philippines. The yachts, all crewed by non-professional sailors, are ...

28 Mar 2022 at 21:33

Husband of charity worker who died in Tonga tsunami is ‘guilt-ridden’

The husband of a charity worker who died in a tsunami that swept through Tonga is “guilt-ridden” over the tragedy, his wife’s family have said. Angela Glover, from Brighton, died trying to save her dogs after an undersea volcano erupted near the ...

18 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal and warns over inflation

World

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 relief. The president ...

23 May 2022 at 10:17

World

At least one dead and eight missing after seaplane crash near Seattle

At least one person was dead and eight others were missing after a seaplane crashed in Puget Sound in Washington state on Sunday. The US Coast Guard tweeted that the plane was flying from Friday Harbour, a popular tourist destination in the ...

05 Sept 2022 at 04:10

UK-India trade agreement is ‘about the deal and not the dates’, minister says

The UK’s trade talks with India is “about the deal and not the dates”, a minister has insisted as a Conservative backbencher queried Government progress towards a free trade agreement. Trade minister Nigel Huddleston told the Commons “we ...

23 Mar 2023 at 11:35

World

US says Chinese fighter jet could have caused air collision

The US military says a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to an Air Force plane over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to manoeuvre to avoid a collision. US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement that the ...

30 Dec 2022 at 09:57

UK pledges nearly £75 million to marine conservation projects

Nearly £75 million will be invested in schemes to protect the world’s oceans, the Government has said. Environment Secretary Therese Coffey made the announcement at the Our Ocean conference in Panama on Thursday, where heads of ...

03 Mar 2023 at 16:19

Movies

James Hong congratulates Asian-American creatives for carrying on his work

James Hong has congratulated Asian-American creatives for “carrying through” work to promote themselves within the industry, which he started almost six decades ago. The screen veteran said his main goal was to “stop hatred” ...

05 Nov 2022 at 06:18

UK deepens ties with Indonesia and South Korea as Lammy tours Indo-Pacific

The Foreign Secretary will visit Indonesia and South Korea as he looks to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific nations following his trip to China. David Lammy will launch what the Foreign Office described as a “new chapter” in ...

20 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Tennis

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 ...

20 Sept 2022 at 13:08

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 population. The ...

17 Feb 2022 at 07:55

Royal Navy to expand patrols in Pacific Ocean, Starmer announces

The Royal Navy will expand its presence in the Pacific Ocean, Sir Keir Starmer has said, in a move to counter China’s growing influence. The Prime Minister has laid out plans for a greater naval presence in the ...

26 Oct 2024 at 00:01

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