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Quake rocks Pacific island Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least 6 people
A deadly earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, including one housing the U.S. embassy.CBS News - 50m -
Powerful earthquake hits Pacific island Vanuatu causing significant damage
Red Cross workers and embassy officials report damage in capital Port Vila after 7.3 magnitude quake hits. A powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu on Tuesday, smashing buildings in ...The Guardian - 1h -
USGS says magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean
USGS says magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Vanuatu in the Pacific OceanABC News - 9h -
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nationABC News - 1h -
Rare tornado hits Northern California
A rare, violent tornado hit parts of Northern California causing injuries and damaging homes and businesses. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.NBC News - 1d -
Britain becomes first European nation to join Pacific trade bloc
Both Labour and Tories say membership of CPTPP will bring benefits but these will be dwarfed by Brexit-related lossesFinancial Times - 2d -
The Art of Hitting in Women’s Hockey
Since the launch of the Professional Women’s Hockey League in January, the game has become more physical than ever before.The New York Times - 3d -
The Cast of ‘South Pacific’ Reunites for an Emotional Benefit Performance
The cast of the 2008 Broadway revival of “South Pacific,” including Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Morrison, reunited for a benefit performance. The emotions were the guest of honor.The New York Times - 4d -
Trawl the sea or mine for metals? Pacific nations wrestle with how to protect oceans - and livelihoods
Palau plans to allow more fishing in its marine sanctuary, as countries across the region seek to balance conservation with economic needs. Dotted across the north-west of the Pacific Ocean, the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Biden to hit Chinese cleantech imports with more tariffs
Parting shot at geopolitical rival is effort to shelter US manufacturers from green-energy powerhouseFinancial Times - 6d -
Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Navy, Military Arsenals
The strikes are part of Israel’s campaign to destroy weapons left behind by ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool's gold?
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
High Pacific surface temperatures fuel record warm year
Unusually hot seas lead to more rain, causing flooding in many parts of the worldFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
O'Connell injures knee on hit Raiders say was late
Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was carted off the field late in the third quarter Sunday at Tampa Bay with a knee injury. "It does not look good," Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said.ESPN - Dec. 8 -
Illinois State Redbirds vs. Pacific Tigers: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Illinois State vs. Pacific basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
Watch Grand Canyon Antelopes vs. Life-Pacific Warriors: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Saturday's NCAA Basketball game
How to watch Grand Canyon vs. Life Pacific basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Explosion hits apartment block in The Netherlands
One person died and three others were injured after explosions and a fire hit a three-story apartment block in the Dutch city of The Hague on Saturday, the mayor of the city said.NBC News - Dec. 7 -
Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus
Police said they were called to High Street in Tipton just before 16:55 GMT on FridayBBC News - Dec. 7 -
Fallen trees and events called off as Darragh hits
An amber warning, the second highest level of weather warning, is in place across Northern Ireland.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
The Year in Pop: Hits Without Stars, Stars Without Hits
Tommy Richman, Teddy Swims and Benson Boone had some of the biggest songs of the year. But Taylor Swift, Zach Bryan and Tyler, the Creator held strong without them.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Average house price hits record high of £298,083
The UK's largest mortgage lender said the average house price hit £298,083 last month.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Pride, joy and some questions: reactions to Moana 2 from across the Pacific
Some praised the representation of Pacific cultures while one activist labelled the depiction of demigod Maui character as ‘ridiculous’ . Audiences across the Pacific have welcomed Moana 2 and ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Moment earthquake hits California and damages store
A tsunami warning was cancelled after the 7.0 magnitude quake shook parts of the West coast.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit
The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone
The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Trump on Bitcoin hitting $100K: 'You're welcome!!!'
President-elect Trump took credit for Bitcoin crossing the $100,000 milestone late Wednesday evening, hours after he nominated another pro-crypto businessman to his incoming cabinet. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Safran warns of Trump tariff hit to aerospace sector
French jet-engine maker sets ‘exceptionally conservative’ forecastsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits $100,000 on back of Trump support
Also in this newsletter, French parliament removes prime minister and Trump discusses replacing defence secretary pickFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
AI Hits a Wall: What This Means for the Tech Industry
AI commercialization is a game of musical chairs and the music has stopped. For now.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?
Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century FranceFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Town hit by Storm Bert flooding still recovering
Chippenham was heavily flooded when the River Avon burst its banks, submerging the town centre.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin hits $100,000 as Trump era hopes grow
Cryptocurrency has climbed more than 50% since US election on bets president-elect will bring in pro-crypto regulationFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin price hits $100,000 for the first time
The price of one bitcoin hit $100,000 for the first time Wednesday as demand for the digital currency continued to surge in the wake of an election that saw victories for crypto-friendly candidates ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Three more hospitals hit by cyber attack
Screenshots of data the attackers claim to have taken were published online on Thursday.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
The episode, from the first season of the American cartoon, shows Peter Griffin, the father character in the show, standing next to the "Tank Man" in a recreation of the infamous photograph.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Guardiola hits back at claims of De Bruyne rift
Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions he is not selecting Kevin De Bruyne because of a rift with the Manchester City midfielder.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Cathay Pacific apologises over inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene
Hong Kong carrier removes episode from entertainment system after social media complaint that it might breach national security laws. Hong Kong’s flagship airline, Cathay Pacific, has apologised ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Taiwan’s president visits Marshall Islands on Pacific tour of diplomatic allies
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on his first overseas state visit since taking office in May.NBC News - Dec. 3
