A powerful tornado storm system has ripped through several US states, killing one person in Oklahoma

A powerful tornado storm system has ripped through several US states, killing one person in Oklahoma and at least 11 others in central Arkansas while causing major damage in the Great Plains, Midwest and Southern states. A tornado killed one person in Quapaw, a small residence in Oklahoma, on the border of Kansas and Missouri, authorities announced, saying the storm struck the town around 5:30pm local timeThe authorities are still trying to access the scene which has allegedly suffered damage to half of the community.

7.6 earthquake near Solomon Islands,Tsunami warning issued

M7.6 - 100km SSE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands ​Tsunami warning issued following 7.6 earthquake near Solomon Islands

Tsunami alert after 8.2 quake strikes off Chile

A quake of 8.2 magnitude has struck off northern Chile, triggering a tsunami alert and killing at least five people.

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at 20:46 local time (23:46 GMT) about 86km (52 miles) north-west of the mining area of Iquique.