61 h. ago How a Scottish island music festival where trad and techno meet took on the world

Skye Live marks it 10th anniversary this May with its bold musical programme paying off for the organisers.

Culture

62 h. ago ‘I conquered my fears on this tiny Caribbean island with the world’s best beach'

We discovered what was recently voted officially the world's best beach on a dreamy getaway to the Turks and Caicos islands, loved by celebrities such as Drake

Politics

63 h. ago ‘I found the world’s best beach on a tiny island – you won't believe what the sea is like'

EXCLUSIVE: We discovered what has been voted the world’s best beach on a tranquil getaway to this small Caribbean island where Drake has been known to visit

Politics

3 d. ago Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump is 'serious' about taking over Greenland as island prepares for JD Vance visit

Russian President says US plans to take over territory are ‘not eccentric talk’

Politics

4 d. ago Miniature dachshund spotted alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness: ‘Impossible to catch’

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Politics

5 d. ago Miniature dachshund that would ‘never leave’ owner’s side spotted alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Politics

5 d. ago Miniature dachshund that would ‘never leave’ owner’s side found alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness

Owners and rescuers are surprised by the remarkable resilience of the dog

Politics

5 d. ago World's largest clan sells off prized Scottish island castle due to financial pressures

Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye was once home to chiefs of Clan Donald.

Events

5 d. ago Tiny EU island with £35 hotels feels like you're stepping into another world

With 20C temperatures in April, secluded lagoons, golden beaches and a rich history shrouded in mystery - this tiny EU island just three hours from the UK certainly packs a powerful punch

Economics

1 week ago Protestors on Spanish island warned 'be careful' after telling UK tourists to 'stay home'

An open letter was written to tourists telling them "do not come" to Mallorca

Events

1 week ago Man's quest to visit every Irish pub in the world including one on prison island

A man from County Kerry is on a mission to visit every single Irish pub in the world and so far he has been to 97 pubs in 47 countries including Poland, Kazakhstan and Indonesia

Events

1 week ago 'World's best airport' lets passengers drink coconuts and relax under palm trees

Samui Airport, located on the idyllic Koh Samui island in Thailand, has been dubbed the 'best airport in the world' thanks to its tropical charm and unique facilities

Politics

1 week ago Six dead and 40 missing in boat disaster off Italian island of Lampedusa

Coastguard rescues 10 people and search resumes after half-sunken dinghy spotted near isletSix people have died and 40 are missing after a boat disaster off the Italian island of Lampedusa.The wreck occurred on Tuesday afternoon. A half-sunken dinghy was spotted by Italian police patrols close to the islet of Lampione. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Spanish island's beach ranked one of the world's happiest in bizarre survey

The beach in Puerto Soller, in Majorca, has been named as the third happiest on the planet, according to a survey by CV Villas, which looked at photos of people's faces to see how good a time they seemed to be having

Politics

1 week ago Beautiful country that's the 'friendliest in the world' and has 30C heat in April

The beautiful island country is among the friendliest places in the world and has a collection of over 300 islands. The best weather falls between June and September with sunny skies

Politics

2 w. ago Saudis plan mega boxing fight at world's most famous prison 'Uncle Sam's Devil's Island'

After managing to move most of the biggest boxing bouts on the planet to Saudi Arabia, the new powerhouse on the scene is looking to take their product global with fights at iconic locations you might never expect

Events

2 w. ago Cyclone Garance: Reunion Island declares state of emergency after five killed by storm

Flooding and mudslides ravaged the island of about 900,000 residents after the tropical Cyclone Garance made landfall

Events

2 w. ago Long Island brush fires were caused by a resident trying to make s’mores

The Westhampton Pines Fire burned approximately 600 acres before it was contained

Events

3 w. ago Tropical Scottish island beach crowned one of 'best in the world'

A Scottish island beach with a "tropical feel" has ranked among the top across the globe

Politics

3 w. ago 'Secret' UK island you've probably never heard of where Charlie XCX makes music

Osea Island, just 10 miles from Chelmsford in Essex, is a world away from the hustle and bustle of the capital and has been a favourite spot for the rich and famous to visit for years

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