The Pacific island nation was hit by volcanic eruption and tsunami; why US airline bosses are worried about 5G. And some of the world's best known cricketers get a telling off.

Tonga says it has been hit by an "unprecedented disaster"

The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi militia in Yemen. Also: a distress signal has been detected in low-lying Tongan islands after volcano eruption, and the Scottish poet Robert Burns ignored advice not to write in Scots.

UAE condemns Houthi attack in Abu Dhabi as 'heinous crime'

There are reports of significant damage and no mass casualties. Communications with the country are extremely limited.  Also: thousands are without power as the US is hit by a winter storm, and a suspect is identified over Anne Frank’s betrayal.

Tonga tsunami: Anxious wait for news and aid

President Biden says the hostage-taking at a Texas synagogue was an act of terror; Also New Zealand sends a plane to Tonga to assess the damage caused by the volcanic eruption and tsunami. And the Australian Open tennis gets underway without Novak Djokovic.

President Biden says hostage-taking at synagogue was act of terror

An underwater volcano erupts near Tonga. Also: worshippers at a synagogue in Texas are taken hostage and Nino Cerruti, one of Italy's great fashion designers, has died at the age of 91.

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii and Japan

Moscow denies the claim which followed a cyber attack on Ukrainian government websites. Also: Malians rally after army calls for protests over ECOWAS sanctions, Google's UK boss on hybrid working and French dressing freed from strict US rules.

US warns Russia preparing for war in Ukraine

His lawyers are trying to prevent his deportation. Also: the Ukrainian government is hit by a major cyber-attack, and Britain's Prime Minister apologises to the Queen for two lockdown parties the night before Prince Philip's funeral.

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

MI5 says Christine Lee engaged in political interference activities on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party. Also: Prince Andrew loses military titles and use of HRH, the murders of a family who fought to protect endangered turtles, and French bakers in pain over cut-price supermarket baguettes.

Chinese spy 'infiltrated' UK parliament

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