Britons issued tsunami warning for 17 countries at once as alerts sound out across Pacific

Britons have been issued tsunami warnings in 17 different countries by the Foreign Office after a record-breaking earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia in the early hours of this morning. The list includes: Chile, Costa Rica, Kiribati,...

Moetai Brotherson seeks presidency in French Polynesia

By Nic Maclellan Moetai Brotherson of the independence party Tavini Huira’atira no Te Ao Ma’ohi has announced he will run for the Presidency of French Polynesia. The post is currently held by President Edouard Fritch of the Tapura Huira’atira...

Accor: The British and Irish Lions spark nationwide tourism boom

Accor has declared The British & Irish Lions Tour a nationwide tourism triumph, as tens of thousands of travelling fans fuel record hotel occupancies and major economic benefits across the country. With the Lions set to take on the Wallabies at a...

Krasheninnikov Volcano Erupts for First Time in 600 Years in Russia’s Far East

Ashen Tharaka Kamchatka, Russia – A rare volcanic eruption lit up the skies over Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula overnight, marking the first confirmed eruption of Krasheninnikov Volcano in six centuries. Scientists say the eruption could be linked...

French Polynesian Delegate Calls France's Colonial Policy Ruiner Of Identity And Culture

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 29. France's colonial policy led to the loss of national and religious identity of the peoples of French Polynesia and other colonized territories, Secretary General of Tavini Huiraatira Party of...

OHA BOT and Executive Leaders Participate at the Annual Raromataʻi Festival

RAʻIĀTEA, FRENCH POLYNESIA: Members of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees led by Chairperson Kaialiʻi Kahele, along with OHA CEO Stacy Ferreira, are in Raʻiātea, an island in French Polynesia, to participate at the annual...

The British & Irish Lions Tour Sparks Nationwide Tourism Boom, Says Accor

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has declared The British & Irish Lions Tour a nationwide tourism triumph, as tens of thousands of travelling fans fuel record hotel occupancies and major economic benefits across the country. With the...

Washington coast braced for tsunami

Magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia creates dangerous wave conditions throughout Pacific By Jerry Knaak The Daily World • July 31, 2025 1:30 am Between 5 and 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, cell phones across Grays Harbor County erupted with emergency...

Shark Bites In French Polynesia Reveal A Hidden Side Of Shark Behavior

Sharks have long been cast as ruthless, mindless predators, a fear so deeply ingrained that it has ... More fueled an entire genre of Hollywood horror films.Getty Images Sharks have long been cast as ruthless, mindless predators, a fear so deeply...

Canada has issued tsunami travel warnings for 38 countries after a massive Pacific earthquake

Canadians heading to dozens of destinations across the Pacific Rim are now being warned to take extra precautions — or reconsider their travel plans altogether — after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Russia on Tuesday night....

Foreign Office issues urgent warning to holidaymakers after one of the 'biggest ever' earthquakes

By JOWENA RILEY Published: 04:46 EDT, 30 July 2025 | Updated: 06:18 EDT, 30 July 2025 The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning to holidaymakers heading to 15 major tourist hotspots following a huge 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off...

How 8.8-magnitude earthquake and tsunamis are causing major flight disruption worldwide

A notice saying a part of Shinkansen bullet train service is temporarily suspended due to a tsunami warning in Tokyo, Japan (Picture: Japan) Multiple travel alerts have been issued to British citizens after Russia’s Far East was rattled by an...

Tsunami Warnings Cancelled in Hawaii, California, and Japan: Here's the Latest

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula on Wednesday, July 30, sending shockwaves throughout the Pacific Ocean. The massive quake triggered tsunami warnings in Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, and beyond. Many countries have...

Urgent Foreign Office alert for Brits travelling to 17 countries post major earthquake

The Foreign Office has issued an urgent warning for 17 countries, urging travellers to heed local authority advice. A colossal earthquake, registering at a staggering 8.8 magnitude, has rocked Russia's far east, triggering tsunami waves across...

Tsunami Warning LIVE: California, San Francisco hit; Hawaii under advisory

Tsunami Warning LIVE: Tsunami waves start hitting Hawaii, California, Guam, Washington, San Francisco in US, after a massive earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia early on Wednesday. Tsunami that has...

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, California and Washington after strong Russian earthquake

Authorities in Hawaii issued immediate evacuation orders late Tuesday night, closing Hilo International Airport to facilitate the movement of residents from low-lying coastal areas. Sirens sounded every hour to warn residents as state and local...

Visualizing the Russia earthquake and tsunami in maps and charts

By Lou Robinson, Rosa de Acosta, Rachel Wilson, Annette Choi, Byron Manley, Yukari Schrickel, CNN (CNN) — An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast on late Wednesday morning, local time. The quake triggered tsunami waves across...

Foreign Office issues travel alert for 17 countries after 'one of biggest ever' earthquakes

The Foreign Office has today issued an urgent warning for 17 countries, urging travellers to 'follow advice of local authorities'. One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has hit Russia's far east, an 8.8-magnitude tremor that triggered...

Tsunami warning alerts: Is it safe to travel to Hawaii, Japan and Alaska right now?

This morning at 11.24am, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, with a magnitude of 8.8, struck eastern Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It has led to severe damage in nearby areas and widespread tsunami warnings for countries across the...

Deadly Russia earthquake and tsunami: Should coastal South Africans be worried?

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four metres high across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan and all the way to New Zealand....