For years, I had dreamt of visiting the Farallon Islands, a series of sharp rocky spires only 25 miles off the San Francisco coast. Mysterious and fascinating, they are often hidden by a dense ...

The U.S. Virgin Islands government is suing PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over the companies' alleged roles in the territory's "dire" plastic waste problem. The lawsuit claims the companies have deceived ...

The U.S. is harming Pacific Islanders, destroying its relationships in the region, and letting China win the competition for influence. Pacific Islands Forum Troika Leaders – Chair of the PIF ...

The Caribbean is among the world's most mapped and sought-after regions. While it's been well-discovered as of 2025, it remains home to some overlooked or forgotten island destinations. Here's a ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

With 279 of 280 polls reporting, incumbent Mark Gerretsen, of the Liberal Party, is projected to be re-elected in Kingston and the Islands. As of 4:20 p.m., Gerretsen has 48,544 of 76,776 votes ...

The barrier islands off the coast of Georgia are littered with millions of oysters left behind by Indigenous peoples. New research shows they’re still protecting the land. Dense piles of oyster ...

A puffin census is underway as the National Trust marks a century of safeguarding the Farne Islands, a remote seabird sanctuary off England’s northeast coast. Every year, around 200,000 seabirds ...

The Sanibel Causeway Islands Park, a popular recreation area, is set to reopen in phases starting May 1, pending weather and construction factors. Initial amenities will include parking ...

‘Islands,’ Jan-Ole Gerster’s thriller that first bowed in the Berlinale earlier this year to critical acclaim, has secured key distribution deals for Protagonist Pictures and augenschein ...

If you really want to see the magic of Ireland, you should take a trip out to some of the many islands speckled across our coastline. Some are treasure troves of adventure, some are the best ...

Visitors to Boston's Harbor Islands can expect to see fewer park rangers and reduced welcome center hours this summer, according to Boston Harbor nonprofit leaders. The expected reduction in ...