More than 2000 people buried in Papua New Guinea landslide
More than 2000 people have been buried alive by a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, as treacherous terrain and the difficulty of getting aid to the site raises fears …
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New Caledonia imposes curfew amid ongoing violence
New Caledonia has mobilised security forces, closed its international airport and imposed a curfew in the capital after protests turned violent and police were attacked. The unrest prompted New Zealand …
6.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Mariana Islands Friday, no tsunami
What you need to know about earthquakes Every year, there are about 500,000 earthquakes – 100,000 of which can be felt on the Earth’s surface. But how do earthquakes work? …
As waters warm, California could see an uptick in orca sightings
FILE: An orca swims in Monterey Bay, Calif. Chase Dekker Wild-Life Images/Getty Images Whale-watching tour boat operators across Southern California have reported an unusually large increase in orca sightings over …
USAF to reclaim Pacific airfield that launched atomic bombers
By Brad Lendon | CNN The US Air Force plans to bring the Pacific island airfield that launched the atomic bombings of Japan back into commission as it tries to …
Powerful Portraits of People Living in Areas Threatened by Rising Sea Levels
Photographer Nick Brandt is engaged in a series of projects focusing on climate change with his latest installment looking at the rise in sea levels. Entitled SINK / RISE, Brandt …
Cal alleges fan called Bears player ‘terrorist’ before heated exchange
The California Golden Bears men’s basketball team lines up for the national anthem prior to a game on March 5, 2022, at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz. Icon Sportswire via Getty …
US, India forge stronger ties for open, secure Indo-Pacific future
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed India-US relations and their efforts to promote an open and secure Indo-Pacific region.Blinken also reiterated …
49ers take shot at Rams’ crowd issues, will wear home jerseys
San Francisco 49ers fans cheer while the Los Angeles Rams are on the field during an NFL game on Oct. 30, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Icon Sportswire/Icon …