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Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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Indonesia: Displaced on the island of Java
In 2014, floods first hit a Javanese village; now sea levels rise up to 15 cm a year, swallowing land and homes.
Scientists discover new little blue octopus in Galapagos
The tiny, blue octopus was found all alone in the depths of the Galapagos Islands.
US: New York's Long Island railway workers go on strike
Nearly 300,000 passengers rely on the LIRR daily to travel between New York City, its boroughs and suburban Long Island.
Australia: Man dies after shark attack off holiday island
A 38-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark in waters off Rottnest Island in Western Australia.
A teenager on Juist: Between island paradise and loneliness
Endless sand dunes and a population of just 1500: the North Sea island of Juist is a vacation paradise. But what is it like to live there as a teenager?
Spain says virus ship can dock in Canary Islands
Passengers on the HV Hondius, a cruise ship affected by hantavirus cases, are facing an increasingly dire situation.
How India uses remote island to show strength against China
At the edge of the Indian Ocean, New Delhi is turning the Great Nicobar Island into a military and trade hub.
Hantavirus outbreak at sea: Who is legally obliged to help?
Over a hundred people are stranded on a cruise ship after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Who is obligated to help?
Life on the world's most crowded island in Colombia
Nearly 1,000 people live on one hectare — no police, no politicians — on Colombia’s crowded island.
Cuban president vows defense of island if US invades
Cuba's leader has vowed the island nation will defend itself if the Trump administration launches a US military assault.
UK freezes deal to return Chagos Islands to Mauritius
A fallout with President Trump has seen the planned handing over of the islands put on ice.
Why the sky looks blue – the science behind it
When sunlight strikes gas molecules in the atmosphere, its wavelengths scatter in different ways.
UNESCO World Heritage sites facing the heat
From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures.
The Danger Islands: A risky antarctic science expedition
Researchers sail to Antarctica’s Danger Islands to study the world’s largest Adélie penguin colony.
Philippine island on edge amid fear of China-Taiwan conflict
In the remote Batanes islands, fishermen report increasing sightings of foreign vessels near the Bashi Channel.
AstroSara – training with Spain’s first female astronaut
Science communicator and molecular biologist Sara García Alonso is training to become Spain’s first female astronaut.
What it's like on a Greek island during winter?
No tourists, no stress: the winter pace of life for residents of Donousa.
Cuba hit by second island-wide blackout in a week
Cuba's power grid has collapsed again amid an energy crisis that has been worsened by a US oil blockade.
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout amid Trump oil blockade
The Cuban government said it is probing a "complete disconnection" of the nation's electrical system.
How American artist Tyler Ballgame learned to value himself
US singer‑songwriter Tyler Ballgame presented his debut album "For the First Time, Again."
Sirens on Cyprus: how war is reawakening the island's past traumas
Cyprus on alert as Middle East tensions spill into Europe; Orban turns anti‑Ukrainian rhetoric into campaign fuel; and Paris heads to the polls in a tight left‑right showdown. Plus: Turkey’s AI‑driven protest surveillance, Spain’s weather reporters under attack, Tromso’s tourism troubles, and a taste of tradition from Bologna.
Chagos Islands deal sows confusion over UK minister remarks
UK Parliament has reportedly not stopped the process of ratifying a deal to turn over control of Chagos Islands.
Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
Ecuador released 158 juveniles on Floreana in the first phase of an ambitious rewilding effort.
Trump flips position on UK's Chagos Islands deal approval
After initially saying he supported the deal, the US president said the deal would be a "big mistake."
US: Rhode Island ice hockey rink shooting leaves 3 dead
At least three people have died in a shooting at a high school hockey game in the US state of Rhode Island.
Creole culture in Seychelles
A young artist takes us beyond the beaches of Seychelles and into the island's hidden cultural gems.
Cuba crisis deepens as US blockade starves island of oil
The UN warns of a looming humanitarian crisis as Cuba struggles under a de facto US blockade on oil shipments.
Italy: Venice wants to turn an island into a public park
A citizens' initiative aims to turn the uninhabited Venetian island of Poveglia into a public park.
Malawi island paradise on a shoestring
Can you experience Malawi's gorgeous Likoma Island without breaking the bank? We gave it a shot.
Migrants from Africa brave deadly Canary Islands crossing
People who attempt to cross from West Africa to the EU face rough seas in crowded boats, and, in some cases, violence.
From orcas to water shortages: Nature in a changing climate
From orca encounters to water shortages: how climate change is reshaping nature across Europe.
Tonga, Cook Islands slam misuse of flags by 'shadow fleet'
Dozens of ships reportedly carrying Iranian oil to China are believed to be flying the flags of the two Pacific nations.
Malawian beachcombers turn trash into treasure
Known for its beaches, the island of Likoma also has a waste problem. But local artists turn trash into design objects.
Court faults Netherlands over Caribbean island climate risks
Judges rule that the Dutch government has been failing to adequately protect its citizens on the island of Bonaire.
Treasure islands in the Pacific — part 2
It’s an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
Treasure islands: Living with the ocean — part 1
It’s an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
Best of 2025 — Focus on Europe
No one lived on Great Blasket for 70 years. Now couples can be island guardians for the summer.
Greenland PM 'sad' over Trump push for US control of island
Trump says he wants the US to annex the self-governing territory for "national security" reasons.
Who wins from China's Cook Islands investment?
China is eyeing the Cook Islands, while rising heat endangers the Amazon's reptiles.
Behind the scenes of Berlin's Pergamon Museum renovation
Much of the museum, including the famous Pergamon Altar, has been under renovation since 2014.
Footage released of Jeffrey Epstein's island
Survivors allege they were sexually abused on "Little St. James" in the US Virgin Islands.
Left in ruins by floods — the Indonesian island of Sumatra
Across southeast Asia, some 1,400 people have already died from the floodwaters. Hardest hit is the island of Sumatra.
Epstein's private island revealed in new trove of photos
The release of the photos come as Democrats seek to put pressure on Trump to release all the Epstein files.
Spanking tradition ends on German island of Borkum
The island of Borkum promised the end of a holiday tradition, in which men hit women on the buttocks with a cattle horn.
DRC's cobalt mining boom resulting in green jobs for women
How women can profit from DRC's male-dominated mining sector and how to recycle used motor oil.
A Greek island's war on garbage
In Greece, waste often ends up on the streets—a municipality in northern Corfu has now declared war on waste.
Island militarization fuels unease amid China-Taiwan strains
Batanes, a small island in northern Philippines, is bracing for potential fallout alongside its US defense ally.
Italy's unusual prison island swaps cells for second chances
Gorgona Island, off the coast of Tuscany, isn't your typical prison. Here, inmates make wine and learn responsibility.
Snake invasion threatens Mallorca’s wildlife
The horseshoe whip snake is spreading on the Balearic Islands — a serious threat to native animals.
Mexico's macabre doll island draws visitors, inspires celebs
Fans of Lady Gaga have rushed to visit the site in Mexico City where the pop superstar filmed her latest video.
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