(Reuters) -An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday triggering a tsunami warning for several South Pacific island nations, with footage on social media showing waves crashing into homes.

Tonga’s deputy head of mission in Australia, Curtis Tu’ihalangingie, said Tonga was concerned about the risk of aid deliveries spreading COVID-19 to the island, which is COVID-free.

While the heartfelt concern expressed for Tonga’s environment is understandable, it is important to ground this conversation in factual, observable science rather than political talking points.

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A preliminary 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Tonga late Sunday night does not pose a tsunami threat to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The Empire Sandy cruise ship will again set sail from Port Colborne this summer. The 61-metre-long masted ship will return to the Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival running July 31 to Aug. 4 ...

Tonga centre Fetuli Paea will join Dragons this summer after agreeing a move from Italian side Zebre Parma.

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