The treaty that drew the first borders of the newly established United States after the Revolutionary War refers to an island that does not exist. The northern boundary of the new nation, the 1783 ...

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 ...

Airline Blue Islands has suspended trading, with all future flights cancelled, the company has confirmed. In a statement, the airline said passengers should not travel to airports unless they have ...

In 1952, American philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller docked on the shores of St. John and was instantly taken by the island’s lush beauty—a tangle of tropical forest, dense mangroves, and turquoise ...

As the strategic rivalry between China and the United States intensifies across the Indo-Pacific, the Taiwan Strait is often seen as the key flash point. Yet whether the regional balance holds or tips ...

Between the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica, the Gallerie dell'Accademia and the Bridge of Sighs, Venice's main island is home to a plethora of landmarks and attractions to ooh and aah at as you ...

Overtourism warnings, protests and containment measures again reared their head this summer as hotspot islands said no to their usual hordes of holidaymakers. But, with an estimated 670,000 islands in ...

With so many stunning destinations in the Caribbean, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to visit. While travelers usually consider factors such as affordability, lodging options or things to ...

Little St. James, the infamous 70-acre island previously owned by Jeffrey Epstein, is still largely shrouded in mystery, but images offer a glimpse of what it looks like. Epstein is estimated to have ...

Europe’s best island destinations are perfect for travelers who want (as one reader put it) “more than just a beach trip.” Sure, most of the winners this year are located in sunny corners of the ...

Throughout Julien's career in the sports media industry and as a story editor and content writer at TSN (The Sports Network), he has cultivated a diverse portfolio in writing, spanning various mediums ...

The governments of the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have announced their commitment to create a massive multinational Melanesian Ocean Reserve. If implemented as envisioned, the reserve would become ...