A 7.0 magnitude earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) reports.

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says North Korea is facing a crisis over food supplies.

Flu strains appear to evolve faster in pigs than they do in humans, a study of over 600 viruses has shown.

The European Space Agency launched a satellite on 25 April to track the progress of global warming, as part of its Copernicus project.

Childhood obesity in China has "exploded" over the last 30 years as the country adopts Western lifestyle habits. Research shows obesity rates have risen by 17% in boys and 9% in girls since 1985.

Using the so-called green biodiesel for transport was supposed to cut down CO2 emissions but could increase Europe's overall transport emissions by nearly 4%, according to a new EU study.

Those who suffer from heart diseases should follow a 'Mediterranean' diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, fish and unrefined foods to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a new study has

Dimension Data, a South African tech firm and networking company Cisco, announced a partnership to save rhinos being poached in the country.

Europe faces multiple climate hazards in the coming decades.

At least eight people have been killed and thousands of houses damaged in gales and hailstones that have lashed Myanmar, according to media reports.