The Latest Breaking News from Tonga

An influencer appeared to start punching a banana tree as an underwater volcano erupted and caused a rsunami in Tonga - but all is not what it seems.

Mele Ngauamo is waiting to hear news from her two sisters and brother in Tonga. She last heard from them on Saturday as they were moving to higher ground.

Government issues first official update since huge blast on Saturday, saying death toll could rise

A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused significant damage to the island nation's capital and smothered it in dust. Yet some internet users shared false images of the natural catastrophe. Why? We take a look at why fake footage frequently circulates on social…

Shocking images of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano off the coast of the Tonga Islands have been flooding social networks since January 15. But several fake videos have crept in among the authentic footage, coming from near the Kampar River in Indonesia.

So far, three people have been confirmed dead, and several injuries have been reported

The death toll of the volcanic eruption in Tonga has risen to three people as authorities work to restore order in the island nation.

More than $40,000 already raised by Tongan politician and crypto advocate Lord Fusitu’a

Further volcanic activity could threaten efforts to repair Tonga’s only international communications cable

(This Jan. 18 story corrects to remove incorrect reference in para 5 to Taumoepeau's visits to Tonga)

James Glover survived the tragedy at the weekend but is ‘carrying an incredible burden of guilt’ over the death of his wife Angela, her family said.