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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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Faroe Islands' traditional grass roofs reduce CO2 emissions
Many Faroe Islanders have grass roofs that draw CO2 from the atmosphere. It's a Viking tradition!
At least 14 dead after Vanuatu earthquake
Rescuers are still searching for suvivors after a massive earthquake hit the South Pacific Islands state of Vanuatu.
Cyclone Chido batters French island territory Mayotte
Heavy rains and strong winds devastated Mayotte, causing massive flooding and destroying homes.
Landmark climate hearings conclude at world's top court
After two weeks of powerful testimonies, what impact could a UN court decision have?
Who's challenging Beijing in the South China Sea?
China is seeking dominance in the South China Sea. Vietnam and the Philippines are pushing back — in different ways.
Indonesia: Flash flooding kills at least 10 on Java island
The disaster management agency said ten people had died in floods and landslides caused by torrential rain last week.
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Femicide and violence against women are on the rise in Turkey.
Philippine islanders bear the brunt of green energy mining
Residents of Homonhon Island are resisting the expansion of a mine they say is destroying the local ecosystem.
In Greece, a ferry full of doctors for remote islands
Twice a year, a team of volunteer doctors and specialists travel by boat to remote Greek islands to treat patients.
German island to end ritual of spanking women with cow horn
The North Sea island of Borkum will stop a holiday tradition, in which men hit women on the buttocks with a cow horn.
Santorini: Greek island beauty amidst tourist droves
Many travelers come to this Greek island just for the photo op. Is it worth the trip? A reality check.
Croatian island school opens for just one student
A school on Croatia's island of Kaprije has reopened for a single pupil, whose family would have had to otherwise leave.
Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People
Gisèle Pelicot demands that videos of her rape be shown in court. Other survivors are encouraged by her strength.
Vertical greening helps tackle urban heat islands
Cities experience significantly higher temperatures. The 'Vert' vertical greening system helps cool down cities.
Turning threats to the environment into opportunities
How women can profit from DRC's male-dominated mining sector and how to recycle used motor oil.
Cuba hit by island-wide blackout after power plant failure
Cuba saw a total grid failure that left around 10 million people without power after a major plant went offline.
Climate change: Islanders plan for flood-adapted homes
There's a long-term plan to relocate these residents, but is their own plan more sustainable?
Most Taiwanese would defend island against China, poll finds
More than two-thirds of Taiwanese people would be willing to fight a Chinese invasion of their island, a survey found.
Britain to hand sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
Britain is giving up sovereignty of a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, although it will keep a US-UK military bas
South Pacific witnesses 'ring of fire' solar eclipse
The moon blotted out most of the sun across the South Pacific, giving residents of Chile and Argentina a magical show.
South America sees rare annular solar eclipse
Many people traveled to parts of Argentina, Chile and Easter Island to catch a glimpse of this rare spectacle.
Palau: A Pacific island on the front line of climate change
One of the smallest nations in the world is threatened by rising sea levels and more frequent and powerful storms.
Greek islands — island discoveries in the Aegean Sea
The island world of the Aegean Sea is both fascinating and incredibly diverse.
At least 4 die as migrant ship sinks off Greek island
A small boat carrying migrants sank in the Aegean Sea off the Greek island of Samos, killing at least four people.
Philippines: A drowning tropical island
Floods are hitting the Philippines hard. Villagers don't know where to go. Climate change is not the only culprit.
German tourist dies after shark attack off Canary Islands
The 30-year-old was attacked some 500 kilometers off the coast of Gran Canaria.
Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds
Rapa Nui may no longer be the example of ecocide — human destruction of the nature — as previously thought.
More than a dispute over islands — Japan's fear of China
China's growing military might and aggressive foreign policy have prompted Japan to massively increase military spending
Santorini: Growing up on a Greek island paradise
Anna Delamani, 18, explains what life is like growing up on a Greek island paradise surrounded by tourists.
Greek island of Santorini is overrun by cruise ship tourists
Hordes of cruise ship tourists are overwhelming Santorini. Many feel that visitor numbers are out of control.
Island-hopping in the Greek Aegean Sea
The Greek islands of Rhodes, Symi and Kalymnos offer ancient history, hidden beaches and stunning nature.
Super Typhoon Yagi hits China's Hainan island
Asia's most powerful storm this year has been wreaking havoc in southern China.
Migrants increasingly drawn to Spain's Canary Islands
Despite lacking the resources to accommodate new arrivals, locals on El Hierro island continue to show solidarity.
Why are China and the US so fixated on Taiwan?
Taiwan is a main flashpoint in the rivalry between the US and China. But what's keeping both so focused on Taiwan?
From 'Robinson Crusoe' to 'Lost': Desert island life in pop culture
Human beings surviving on deserted islands has long been a favored motif for books, films and television series.
Art.See.Africa: Dakar
Simply magical: an art metropolis where African tradition and high-tech meet
Greek islands fighting water shortages with desalination
Greek islands like Naxos are facing water shortages. While desalination plants help, they are only part of the solution.
Pacific Island leaders endorse regional policing plan
The plan for the Pacific is seen as a response to China's influence in the region.
Cypriot YouTuber MEP stirs debate about island's division
Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou stays resolute after heated response to a video about the island's division.
Overtourism: Travel companies are turning to private islands
Private islands allow companies to keep travelers away from locals while raking in all their tourist dollars.
Grenada: Spice island in danger
Grenada is known for its spices. But tropical storms often cause devastation and destroy people's entire livelihoods.
Falkland Islands: At least six dead after fishing boat sinks
A fishing vessel carrying 27 sunk off the Falkland Islands, killing at least six people while seven others are missing.
Japan's influence in Pacific comes up against China
Tokyo wants to provide an alternative to Beijing for island states seeking help with infrastructure and rising seas.
Mediterranean island of Cyprus marks 1974 Turkish invasion
Fifty years after Turkey's invasion, Cyprus's divisive history remains viewed differently by Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
Building with moon dust, studying in Germany, storing energy in salt, microplastics in the Pacific, talking parrots
Dozens of pilot whales die on beach off Scotland
Authorities said a dozen whales found alive on the beach had to be euthanized and a total of 77 had died.
Discovering Berlin's Museum Island
What the 5 outstanding museums on Museum Island have to offer.
Tenerife: Locals say mass tourism has reached breaking point
With too many tourists, locals find it hard to cope with the exorbitant cost of living.
Indonesian island fights to curb impact of toxic nickel mine
Nickel mining has led to water pollution, land degradation and fewer fish, leaving local communities struggling.
Hurricane Beryl intensifies in the Caribbean
The earliest Category 5 hurricane on record is now headed for Jamaica and the Mexican coast.
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