Scottish Islanders Campaign for Undersea Tunnels
Shetland and Western Isles residents argue ageing ferries drive depopulation. Campaigners push for undersea tunnels, citing Scandinavian success, as a modern solution for island connectivity.
Shetland and Western Isles residents argue ageing ferries drive depopulation. Campaigners push for undersea tunnels, citing Scandinavian success, as a modern solution for island connectivity.
Okunoshima, a Japanese island once home to a secret poison gas factory, is now overrun by rabbits. But its Instagram fame hides a precarious reality for the animals and a forgotten history. Discover the island's dual legacy.
Major UK retailers Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing multiple stores in January 2026. Check the full list to see if your local high street is affected.
The anime film 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' earns over $70m in its US debut, highlighting the genre's rise from niche art to a global economic powerhouse. Discover how anime is reshaping entertainment.
Japan, the world's fifth-largest emitter, pivots its energy strategy towards nuclear power 'maximisation' alongside renewables, aiming for net zero by 2050. Explore Fukushima's renewable transformation.
Love Island star Georgia Harrison reveals how her theatrical curtsy while heavily pregnant made the Prince of Wales laugh during her MBE ceremony at Windsor Castle.
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.
As Japan faces a record year of bear encounters, our reporter visits the hotspot town of Osaki, armed with bells and whistles for safety. Explore the growing human-wildlife conflict in Asia Pacific.
Fed up of festive family? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring for a six-month ranger role on uninhabited Handa Island. Salary £26,112. Apply for solitude and seabirds.
Tired of festive family gatherings? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is hiring a ranger for six months on the uninhabited Handa Island. A unique role for those seeking solitude and wildlife.
Ofcom's 2025 report shows Love Island sparked thousands of complaints over alleged bullying, topping a list that includes GB News and Celebrity Big Brother. Discover the year's most controversial TV moments.
China conducts large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying air, sea, and rocket forces. Taiwan places its military on high alert. Read the latest on the escalating tensions.
Malta's tranquil sister island, Gozo, crowned the top trending destination for 2026. Discover its 7,000-year history, red sands, and how to visit.
A Japanese town reels from a year of unprecedented bear attacks as hungry animals invade urban areas. Discover the causes, the human toll, and the desperate search for a solution.
A dramatic US weather shift sees spring-like warmth replaced by polar air and snow risk. Meanwhile, Japan battles deadly snow and New Zealand faces severe summer storms.
A five-year-old boy has died after his arm was trapped in a moving walkway at a Japanese ski resort. The incident in Hokkaido has raised serious safety concerns.
Just 70km from Melbourne, French Island is home to 139 residents living entirely off-grid. Discover the challenges and charms of this isolated wildlife sanctuary, accessible only by ferry.
As The Traitors Series 4 launches, discover what happened to past winners. From Love Island USA to paying off parents' debts, see how the prize money changed their lives. Tune in on New Year's Day.
A Spanish father and three children are missing after a tour boat sank off Komodo Island, Indonesia. Search efforts have been suspended due to bad weather. Read the latest updates.
Fifteen people have been injured in a violent attack involving a knife and bleach at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Japan. The suspect, a former employee, has been arrested. Read the latest details.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested after a violent assault at a Yokohama Rubber plant near Tokyo left multiple people with stab wounds and chemical injuries. Read the latest updates.
Japan's cabinet approves a historic ¥9tn defence budget, boosting strike-back capabilities as tensions with China escalate over Taiwan and space militarisation. Read the full analysis.
A 69-year-old man was killed after becoming trapped between his car and a McDonald's drive-thru counter in a tragic incident in Nebraska. Police confirm it was a 'freak accident'.
Former Love Island star and NHS doctor Dr Alex George opens up about his brother's suicide, working on the Covid frontline, and his mission as the UK's youth mental health ambassador. Read his powerful story.
Three German family members found stabbed on Saint Vincent island. The suspect, a son with a history of psychological disorders, has fled. Read the latest on the investigation.
Japan is restarting its largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Local residents and experts voice deep concerns over safety and fairness. Read the full story.
US private equity giant Blackstone has agreed to buy the iconic Hamilton Island resort on the Great Barrier Reef. Discover the details of the landmark $1.2bn deal.
A leak of water containing radioactive tritium occurred at the decommissioned Fugen plant in Japan. Authorities confirm no external release, but worker exposure is being investigated. Get the latest updates.
Australian scientists have completed a landmark snail translocation, flying hundreds of Campbell’s keeled glass-snails to Norfolk Island to rescue the species from extinction. Discover the story of this incredible conservation effort.
Autopsy reveals suspect in Brown University and MIT shootings died by suicide two days before discovery in New Hampshire storage facility. Full timeline and investigation details.