Tonga volcano eruption, Tsunami alert for U.S. west coast

An undersea volcano erupted in spectacular fashion near the Pacific nation of Tonga on Saturday, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

What is a tsunami and what causes them?

All coastlines around the world are vulnerable to tsunamis, so it's important to know your community's hazard and evacuation plans in case they're needed.

Historical tsunamis that have struck around the world

Tsunamis have devastated countries around the world, costing countless lives and leaving behind millions of dollars in damage.

Satellite images show volcanic eruption that caused tsunami in Pacific

An underwater volcano has erupted near the Pacific nation of Tonga, sending large tsunami waves crashing across the shore and people rushing to higher ground.

Novak Djokovic continues deportation fight from detention

A Federal Court hearing has been scheduled for Sunday, a day before the men’s No. 1-ranked tennis player and nine-time Australian Open champion is due to begin his title defense at the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year.

New Zealand man finds dead cockroach in ear after 3 days

Zane Wedding said he started feeling immense pressure in his ear after a day of swimming and assumed it was just water that got stuck. He would later find what actually got stuck in his ear was something far more creepy and crawly.

Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn

Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.

Novak Djokovic: Visa revoked for 2nd time in Australia, faces deportation

Novak Djokovic faces deportation again after Australia revoked his visa for a second time ahead of the Australian Open. His lawyers are expected to appeal.

Instagram testing chronological feed, other features

Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the company is testing out new ways for users to control what they see on their feed and hopes to launch the “full experience” during the first half of 2022.

Florida, eh? Why snowbirds in Canada love heading south

For years, the Sunshine State has been a prime destination for Canadians seeking to escape the North’s cold winter months — and, in doing so, they make a significant impact on the local culture and economy.

Prince Andrew stripped of military, royal titles amid sexual assault case

Prince Andrew’s military affiliations and royal patronages are being returned to Queen Elizabeth II at her behest in the wake of his ongoing legal battle with Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

Omicron could be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US

Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.

Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement

A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.

Boris Johnson apologizes for attending Downing Street BYOB party during UK lockdown

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.

Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine

Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.

US airlines say China has blocked several flights over COVID-19 restrictions

China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.