The remote locations of the islands mean they are far from the world of factories, trucks ... Today, Polynesia includes independent nations such as Samoa and the largest in the region, New Zealand.

Manawanui, a specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, ran aground near the southern coast of Upolu as it was conducting a reef survey.

Israeli strikes destroyed Choueifat district in Beirut's southern suburbs. This footage shows collapsed buildings and others ...

On the final day of the Judo Junior World Mixed Team Championship in Dushanbe, Japan defended their title with a 4-2 victory over France. Korea claimed bronze after defeating Mongolia 4-0, while ...

President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement. By ...