Strong tremors shook two Latin American countries on Wednesday. A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Quepos, Costa Rica, ...

Pressure waves from the colossal 2022 Tonga eruption rippled through Alaska’s crust, offering scientists a rare look into the state’s deep subsurface. Atmospheric waves from a powerful volcanic erupti ...

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the government's overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system, saying it could be a big win for the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. The 96-year-old ...

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Change in earthquake-prone building rules provides hope for Chateau Tongariro (5 min 31 sec) Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the government's overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system, ...

World Food Day is a reminder that access to food is a basic human right, not a privilege. Yet in Palestine, especially in Gaza, this right is being deliberately denied. While the world marks this day ...

In presenting his annual report to the Third Committee of the General Assembly, Volker Türk highlighted that surveys consistently show that people worldwide overwhelmingly support the values that ...

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The 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the province of Cebu, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 150. Heavy rainfall has hampered rescue efforts. By Michael Levenson and Jason Gutierrez A ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A series of small earthquakes hit near the Big Bear area in San Bernardino County starting late Saturday night ...

Rescue personnel stand in front of a crack in a road caused by a magnitude 6.9 quake, in Daanbantayan, Cebu Province, Philippines, October 1, 2025. Municipality of Daanbantayan/Handout via REUTERS.