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7 Coolest Luxury Destinations To Escape To This Summer 2025
From hidden Greek islands to Japanese mountain retreats, these uber cool countries aren't just where to go next, they're how to do 'luxury travel' right.
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Military Base's Security In Mind, UK To Hand Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius
Britain signed an agreement Thursday to hand sovereignty over the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move the government says ensures the future of a US-UK military base that is vital to British security.
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Andaman Airspace Closed Till Saturday For Inter-Island Missile Test
The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar islands has been closed for today and tomorrow to likely conduct an inter-island missile test.
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India Welcomes UK's Decision To Hand Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius
India on Thursday welcomed the UK's decision to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Islands including tropical atoll of Diego Garcia to Mauritius under a historic deal.
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UK Court Lifts Injunction Allowing Deal With Mauritius To Proceed
Britain can conclude a deal with Mauritius on the future of the Chagos Islands on Thursday after a judge at London's High Court overturned an eleventh-hour injunction which had blocked the agreement being signed earlier.
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"Ignorant" To Call Taiwan A Country: China To Taipei's Foreign Minister
It is "arrogant and ignorant" to call Taiwan a country and its future can only be decided by China's 1.4 billion people, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday in a rebuff to the democratically-governed island's foreign minister.
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This Italian Town Has Bright Colourful Houses - The Reason Is Not To Look Pretty
Just a short ferry ride from Venice, the vibrant island of Burano is a photographer's dream and a must-visit destination for unforgettable sights and stories.
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NASA Satellite Shows World's Largest Iceberg Breaking Into Thousands Of Pieces. What Happens Next
The A23a iceberg, deemed the largest in the world since 2023, was seen losing large chunks of ice after drifting toward the island of South Georgia.
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China Has No Right To Decide Whether We Are A Country, Taiwan Says
Taiwan's formal name is the Republic of China, the name of the government which in 1949 fled to the island after losing a bloody civil war with Mao Zedong's communists, who established the People's Republic of China.
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How To Travel Smoothly On An Island: 7 Easy Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday
These practical island travel tips will help you stay prepared, relaxed, and ready to soak in all the good stuff.
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Capuchin Monkeys Abduct Baby Howler Monkeys on Panama’s Jicarón Island, New Study Reveals
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.
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At 112, World's Oldest Living Nun Has 4 Words Of Advice
Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella of Long Island, New York, is the world's oldest living nun at 112.
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Australia To Keep Tariff-Free Access For Pacific Island Goods
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% US tariff, in a speech positioning Australia as a reliable partner to the region amid global aid cuts.
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5 Of The World's Largest Islands Worth Adding To Your Travel Wishlist
Beyond their record-breaking size, these world's largest islands offer a reminder that "island life" isn't always about beach bars and flip-flops.
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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts, Ash Cloud Reaches 6 Km Above Peak
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores erupted, sending an ash cloud 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) above its peak.
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7 Coolest Luxury Destinations To Escape To This Summer 2025
From hidden Greek islands to Japanese mountain retreats, these uber cool countries aren't just where to go next, they're how to do 'luxury travel' right.
-
Military Base's Security In Mind, UK To Hand Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius
Britain signed an agreement Thursday to hand sovereignty over the contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a move the government says ensures the future of a US-UK military base that is vital to British security.
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Andaman Airspace Closed Till Saturday For Inter-Island Missile Test
The airspace over Andaman and Nicobar islands has been closed for today and tomorrow to likely conduct an inter-island missile test.
-
India Welcomes UK's Decision To Hand Over Chagos Islands To Mauritius
India on Thursday welcomed the UK's decision to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Islands including tropical atoll of Diego Garcia to Mauritius under a historic deal.
-
UK Court Lifts Injunction Allowing Deal With Mauritius To Proceed
Britain can conclude a deal with Mauritius on the future of the Chagos Islands on Thursday after a judge at London's High Court overturned an eleventh-hour injunction which had blocked the agreement being signed earlier.
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"Ignorant" To Call Taiwan A Country: China To Taipei's Foreign Minister
It is "arrogant and ignorant" to call Taiwan a country and its future can only be decided by China's 1.4 billion people, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday in a rebuff to the democratically-governed island's foreign minister.
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This Italian Town Has Bright Colourful Houses - The Reason Is Not To Look Pretty
Just a short ferry ride from Venice, the vibrant island of Burano is a photographer's dream and a must-visit destination for unforgettable sights and stories.
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NASA Satellite Shows World's Largest Iceberg Breaking Into Thousands Of Pieces. What Happens Next
The A23a iceberg, deemed the largest in the world since 2023, was seen losing large chunks of ice after drifting toward the island of South Georgia.
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China Has No Right To Decide Whether We Are A Country, Taiwan Says
Taiwan's formal name is the Republic of China, the name of the government which in 1949 fled to the island after losing a bloody civil war with Mao Zedong's communists, who established the People's Republic of China.
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How To Travel Smoothly On An Island: 7 Easy Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday
These practical island travel tips will help you stay prepared, relaxed, and ready to soak in all the good stuff.
-
Capuchin Monkeys Abduct Baby Howler Monkeys on Panama’s Jicarón Island, New Study Reveals
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have documented capuchin monkeys abducting baby howler monkeys on Jicarón Island, off Panama's coast. The study, published in Current Biology on May 19, 2025, highlights 11 abduction cases, four of which were fatal.
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At 112, World's Oldest Living Nun Has 4 Words Of Advice
Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella of Long Island, New York, is the world's oldest living nun at 112.
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Australia To Keep Tariff-Free Access For Pacific Island Goods
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% US tariff, in a speech positioning Australia as a reliable partner to the region amid global aid cuts.
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5 Of The World's Largest Islands Worth Adding To Your Travel Wishlist
Beyond their record-breaking size, these world's largest islands offer a reminder that "island life" isn't always about beach bars and flip-flops.
-
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts, Ash Cloud Reaches 6 Km Above Peak
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores erupted, sending an ash cloud 1.2 kilometres (0.7 miles) above its peak.
