Tropical Storm Bret is forecast to become a hurricane by Wednesday
A tropical storm named Bret has formed over the central Atlantic Ocean and will likely become a hurricane on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said Monday afternoon.
2023-06-20 05:50
Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks
The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.
2023-06-18 04:52
Diego Garcia: The tropical island ‘hell’ for dozens of stranded migrants
They set sail to flee persecution, they say - but ended up on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean.
2023-06-11 16:53
Why has Ireland's cross-border railway plan gone off track?
An "ambitious" all-Ireland rail review is understood to be delayed because of the Stormont crisis.
2023-06-11 14:27
Agutaya archipelago doctor who cared for 13,000 people on her own
The pandemic was far from Dr Alena's only challenge on a far-flung archipelago in the Philippines.
2023-06-10 07:55
Australia to triple size of protected marine park to area larger than Germany
Australia plans to triple the size of an ecologically important marine park and close off an area larger than Germany to fishing and mining, the government announced Monday, protecting millions of vulnerable seabirds and animals.
2023-06-05 11:50
Two humpback whales found dead off coast of New York had sustained 'blunt force trauma'
Two humpback whales were found dead off the coasts of New York and New Jersey, according to local officials.
2023-06-03 23:49
US ups ante in Pacific but foregoes historic moment
Joe Biden had planned a landmark visit to Papua New Guinea, amid growing Chinese influence in the region.
2023-05-22 14:26
How Pacific Islanders in the US are keeping their culture alive through dance
In big cities with a large Pacific Islander presence, like New York, Portland, Oregon, and San Diego, many US-born Pacific Islanders as well as transplants are staying in touch with their culture through dance.
2023-05-21 16:21