Islands

Indonesia

At least 10 dead in flash floods, landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra

Police say rescue teams are struggling to reach the most affected areas in the island of Sumatra where flash floods and landslides, triggered by torrential rains, killed at least 10 people and injured many more.

26/11/2025

Climate

Earth faces nearly two more months of extreme heat every year

A new study finds poorer nations will bear the brunt of rising deadly heat days, despite contributing least to global emissions.

17/10/2025

Europe News

COP30: EU set to double 'fairness' payments offer for climate transition – leak

Bloc is set to push for double financing on climate adaptation by the end of the year, according to an official document from ongoing talks.

26/09/2025

Destinations

Why Estonia’s remote islands may be Europe’s best-kept travel secret

These secluded Estonian islands offer solitude, nature, ancient architecture and abundant wildlife for a more rejuvenating holiday.

21/08/2025

Travel News

Test flight in Corfu marks seaplane comeback in the Ionian Islands

The test was carried out smoothly and safely, offering stunning views of Corfu's coastline.

15/08/2025

Scenes

Watch: The floating hospitals bringing medical care to India’s isolated Islands

In partnership with Media City

In the Sundarbans, West Bengal, 10 million people lack access to medical facilities.

28/07/2025

Destinations

Why is Croatia encouraging travellers to find their ‘pomalo’?

The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.

11/07/2025

Business

Greek island of Santorini sees significant drop in number of tourists

Earthquake activity earlier this year on the island has prevented many international visitors from choosing it for their summer holidays.

09/06/2025

Moments

I learned how to forage a seaweed feast on Sweden’s Vrångö island

Vrångö is a tiny but breathtaking fraction of the 30,000 islands scattered all around Sweden.

01/06/2025

Destinations

How have these European islands successfully avoided overtourism?

With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism.

29/05/2025

Nature

Can artificial insemination help save New Zealand’s flightless parrot?

The kākāpō was the first wild bird to be successfully artificially inseminated in 2009, but it’s taken years to repeat the feat.

19/05/2025

Destinations

Why Madeira is Europe’s next adventure holiday hotspot

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.

08/05/2025

Scenes

Watch: The Argentinian vet providing a floating lifeline for pet parents

In partnership with Media City

Pet owners on Tigre Island in Argentina had to travel to the city for animal care.

05/05/2025

Travel News

Can an hour of volunteering make tourism better? Fiji thinks so

Whether you’re planting coral or learning to cook, Fiji wants your holiday to have a bigger impact.

14/04/2025

Green News

Climate change intensified severe Greek storms, new study finds

The research found that storms are up to 15 per cent wetter now than they would have been in the past.

03/04/2025

Travel News

This Croatian island is turning away from popular party tourism

There are also several tourist regulations on clothing and behaviour that visitors should be aware of if they don’t want to receive a fine.

25/03/2025