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An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water.
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12/04/2023
December 4, 2023
Philippines: New 6.9 earthquake off Mindanao island
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Reports & Analysis
Rising sea levels threaten to render Maldives uninhabitable
Rising sea levels threaten to render Maldives uninhabitable
President Mohamed Muizzu hopes some ambitious engineering can mitigate the threat.
China's Shengshan ghost island village fascinates tourists
China's Shengshan ghost island village fascinates tourists
Over the course of decades, nature has reclaimed an abandoned island village in the East China Sea.
Silicon Zanzibar: Will locals reap the benefits?
Silicon Zanzibar: Will locals reap the benefits?
The Zanzibar islands are famous for its beaches, but the government's Silicon Zanzibar' projects wants to change that.
Stone skimming championship in Scotland
Stone skimming championship in Scotland
Stone skimming is a world championship sport in Scotland.
Doctor shortage on Croatia’s islands
Doctor shortage on Croatia’s islands
Some of Croatia's 1,000 isles have a serious shortage of medical staff.
In China's crosshairs: Taiwan's Matsu Islands
In China's crosshairs: Taiwan's Matsu Islands
Taiwan's Matsu Islands near mainland China are on the frontline of military threats from Beijing.
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In the spotlight
In Senegal, migration to Canary Islands tears families apart
The navy has stopped thousands of would-be migrants. But economic hardship and a political crisis make life a challenge.
Australia's Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' vote explained
Australians are set to vote on establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know.
Fires rage on Tenerife
The situation is critical on Tenerife. Firefighters have been working day and night to contain the out-of-control blaze.
Senegalese fishermen: 'Barcelona, or die trying'
Fishermen embark on the perilous journey from Senegal to Spain’s Canary Islands, as native fish stocks deplete.
Canary Island migrant route to Spain proves deadly again
Spain and Morocco attract criticism for slow sea rescues as dozens drown crossing from Africa to the Canary Islands.
Reunion Island turns to biomass to power itself
Reunion, a tiny island in the Indian Ocean, wants to switch completely to green energy production by next year.