A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, a country in Polynesia made up of 171 islands with a population of a little ...

Off the coast of Hawke’s Bay, a giant slumbers – but could wake at any time. The Hikurangi Subduction Zone is where the ...

Take your kids on an egg hunt, say hello to the Easter bunny and meet adorable newborn lambs with our guide to the Easter ...

This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.

A tsunami warning has been issued in Tonga following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake - the US Geological Survey said it hit ...

Since Iran lacks modern naval and aerial capabilities, the regime has long depended on its missile program to project power.

It’s imperative to strictly adhere to provisions of building and structural codes relating to earthquake safety, not only in ...

Mandatory evacuations are being ordered in Pickens County, South Carolina, as the Table Rock Fire continues to burn.

The earthquake has killed over 1,600 people in Myanmar and Thailand while leaving at least 2,300 injured - the death toll is expected to rise further as rescuers continue to search the rubble ...

Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a new cease-fire, which would see some hostages released from captivity in Gaza.

The storm has arrived, bringing snow, wintry mix and rain to New Hampshire. Granite Staters will see its impact in different ways from now through Monday evening.

A cool south to southeasterly airstream will continue over Tasmania on Sunday as a high south of the Bight extends a ridge over the south of the state. A low centre near the NSW coast will move over ...