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UK travel advice updated for 17 countries after Russia earthquake and tsunamis

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake hit the east coast of Russia on Wednesday (July 30), at 12.25am BST. It has caused tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska and prompted warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and the Pacific islands south toward New...

Indondesia, Japan, Australia...: As massive earthquake hits Russia, tsunami alert issued for 44 countries; check complete list here

Home News Indondesia, Japan, Australia…: As massive earthquake hits Russia, tsunami alert issued for 44 countries; check complete list here A powerful earthquake, measuring 8.8 on the Richter Scale, struck the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far...

UK Foreign Office updates travel advice for 15 countries after major 8.8 earthquake

07:58, 30 Jul 2025Updated 07:59, 30 Jul 2025 The Foreign Office has revised its travel guidance for 15 countries following a significant earthquake off the coast of Russia's far east. The quake, measuring a staggering 8.8 on the Richter scale,...

Historic 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka: Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts, Mass Evacuations in Japan and Russia

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, triggering a series of tsunami alerts across a vast stretch of the Pacific Rim. The tremor ranks among the six strongest earthquakes ever recorded worldwide...

Foreign Office update for 15 countries after widespread tsunami warnings including US and Japan

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for 15 countries after a major earthquake hit off the coast of Russia's far east on Wednesday. An 8.8-magnitude tremor hit near the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Warnings for Japan, Hawaii, US...

Cruise passengers brace for news as tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific

A large earthquake in Russia has led to tsunami warnings across the Pacific with destinations like Japan, Hawaii, the West Coast of America and Alaska. Thousands of cruise passengers could have their itineraries affected, as they await news on how...

Achill Island named as one of the 'most beautiful' in world - beating Greek and Thai islands

Ireland’s picturesque Achill Island has landed itself a spot on a list of most beautiful islands in the world. The Mayo island beat the volcanic Greek island of Milos and Thailand's stunning Koh Lipe to take the number eight spot on The 50 Best...

Tsunami Threat After Massive 8.8 Magnitude Russia Quake: Full List Of Countries And Islands At Risk

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Check here for the full list of countries and islands at risk, including Japan, Hawaii, Chile, New Zealand and more. A powerful...

Shark attack as boy, 7, mauled and suffers life-changing injury playing in water

An unsuspecting 7-year-old boy was attacked and brutally mauled by a 13-foot shark while playing with a group of 10 friends after jumping off a dock on a French Polynesian island ( Image: Getty Images) An unsuspecting 7-year-old boy was attacked...

Consulate General Urges Indians In San Francisco To Prepare For Emergency After Russia Tsunami

The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has issued an advisory for Indian citizens after a tsunami alert in several regions of the US. A powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia's far east prompted the warning from the US...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

Robin Thicke and April Love Geary Pack on the Honeymoon PDA

Published July 29, 2025 4:08 PM PDT Honeymoon bliss ain't happenin' without a big ole' kiss -- just take it from Robin Thicke and April Love Geary who flocked to their honeymoon destination, the two lovebirds can't keep their hands off each other!...

'It’ll be the talk of the town' - Tākaka home proposed for ancient waka

The Anaweka waka was dug up 13 years ago and is almost finished being preserved before it can be displayed to the public. Photo: LDR/Max Frethey Work is now well-underway to plan a home for Aotearoa's "most significant archaeological find" in the...

Tākaka home proposed for ancient waka: ‘It’ll be talk of the town’

Work is now well underway to plan a home for Aotearoa's "most significant archaeological find" in the Tasman town of Tākaka. It's been 13 years since the 700-year-old Anaweka waka was found on Golden Bay's west coast by a family on a picnic. The...

WSL Releases Full Schedule and Contest Format Changes for 2026 Championship Tour

Peniche, Portugal. Photo: Margarita Salyak//World Surf League Several changes are coming to the Championship Tour in 2026. A handful of the CT’s biggest names are expected to return to action, including former world champions John John Florence,...

The best South Pacific cruises for Australians

If you dream of swapping the nine-to-five for white sandy beaches, crystal-clear lagoons, and waves lapping against the shore, the South Pacific is waiting for you. It’s a place where time slows down, and your biggest worry is deciding whether to...

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 500 sailings including new destinations in Europe, the Caribbean and more

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its programme for spring and summer 2027, with more than 500 individual sailings across a fleet of 20 vessels. The deployment spans from April to October 2027, with ships departing from approximately 30 major...

In photos: How countries surrounding Pacific braced for mass tsunami warnings

MULTIPLE COUNTRIES SURROUNDING the Pacific are taking stock after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded triggered tsunami warnings thousands of kilometres away. A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula, rattling...

OCEANIA/FRENCH POLYNESIA - 1995 - 2025: Parish church in Bora Bora celebrates 30th anniversary

Bora Bora - "In the parish church, where people have been meeting for 30 years, gestures and signs that invite unity find meaning, becoming a proclamation of hope. To proclaim the Gospel," Father Sandro Lafranconi of the Society of African...