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The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)World
‘Growing sense of desperation’: NZ volcano death toll rises to 8,...

The volcano on White Island was -'highly volatile-' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams...

12 Dec 2019 1:02 PM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)World
Criminal investigation to commence in White Island volcano eruption:...

-'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,-'...

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM IST

This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on December 9, 2019. (George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP)World
No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police after...

Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock...

10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)World
5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand-'s White Island

A -'considerable number-' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in...

9 Dec 2019 9:05 AM IST

The three friends had set out to explore the countrys vast sun-baked interior near Alice Springs on November 19 when their car became bogged down in a river bed.World
Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2...

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

3 Dec 2019 3:43 PM IST

\Australia is not naive to the threats that it faces more broadly. And I mean more broadly,\ he told reporters in Canberra. (Photo: File)World
Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday the allegations surrounding Zhao, member of Liberal Party, were -'deeply...

25 Nov 2019 2:00 PM IST

The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning on Mindanao island in the south. Philippine seismologists said it was a lower magnitude of 6.4. (Representational Image)World
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 4:34 pm (UTC), was located at a depth of 115 kms, about 50 kms northwest...

24 Nov 2019 6:08 PM IST

The woman was taken to hospital following the attack and discharged, the police said on Friday. (Representational Image)World
Sydney man charged for punching, kicking pregnant qoman, CCTV captures...

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the...

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM IST

An Australian wildlife ranger has recounted his terrifying escape from the clutches of a \particularly cunning\ crocodile, after wrestling with the reptile and sticking a finger in its eye. (Representational Image)World
Australian man wrestles with -'cunning-' crocodile, sticks thumb into...

The 54-year-old said he wrestled with the croc on the remote beach as it tried to drag him into the water.

16 Nov 2019 1:03 PM IST

Residents across a wide swath of Australias east coast were bracing for \catastrophic\ conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas. (Photo: screenshot)World
‘Stay Alert’: Millions in Australia brace for ‘catastrophic’...

Around 600 schools and colleges were closed as a precaution and authorities advised anyone suffering respiratory...

12 Nov 2019 1:48 PM IST

Diljeet Grewal was found guilty of rape, sexual assault and aggravated burglary at Isleworth Crown Court and sentenced on Friday to 15 years behind bars, with a further five years on \licence\ to be monitored upon release. (Photo: News.met.police.uk)World
Indian-origin man sentenced to 15 years for raping, robbing woman in...

After Diljeet Grewal left, the woman was able to call a friend who was outside the UK, who in turn contacted the police.

3 Nov 2019 12:10 PM IST

Boeing announced Thursday up to 50 of its popular 737NG planes had been grounded after cracks in them were detected, in another blow to the US aircraft maker following two deadly crashes. (Photo: File)World
50 Boeing 737NG planes grounded globally over cracks: Official

Boeing had previously reported a problem with the model-'s -'pickle fork-' -- a part which helps bind the wing to the...

31 Oct 2019 1:39 PM IST

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