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UK and Mauritius close in on deal over Chagos Islands after US signals its consent
Britain and Mauritius are finalizing a deal to transfer sovereignty over the Chagos Islands, a U.K. territory that is home to a major U.S. military baseABC News - 1d -
Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony now being finalised after months of doubt. Donald Trump has signed off the UK’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Downing Street has ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump signs off Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius
Agreement has security implications for joint military base with US on Indian Ocean archipelagoFinancial Times - 1d -
Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins
The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help them buy land elsewhere and move off their sinking home.The New York Times - Mar. 26 -
Islanders Bring Prospect Berg To Bridgeport
The Bridgeport Islanders have signed center Cameron Berg to an amateur tryout agreement.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lightning beat Islanders 4-1
The Lightning started their four-game roadtrip off with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Dachshund Lost on Australian Island Is Still Alive, but Elusive
A year after getting loose on Kangaroo Island, Valerie is still out there.The New York Times - 5d -
Drone footage shows scale of Greek island flooding
Flash flooding caused significant damage on the Greece's Paros island.BBC News - 20h -
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.BBC News - 1d -
Islanders Ink Michigan State Forward To One-Year Entry-Level Deal
The New York Islanders have signed Joey Larson to a one-year, entry-level contract beginning in the 2025-26 season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit
Severe storms battered the Greek islands for a second day, with Crete experiencing the most intense rainfallABC News - 22h -
Islanders' 6-4 loss at Hurricanes extends skid to five games
Seth Jarvis scored twice, Sebastian Aho had a goal and two assists, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-4 on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fugitive wanted over deadly prison escape caught on tropical island
Police arrested a fugitive on the tropical holiday island of Phuket over a deadly prison breakout that freed a notorious drug lord nicknamed "The Fly."CBS News - 2d -
Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
The Heard and McDonald Islands are among the dozens of targets of President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs. But they have no exports, because no one lives there.Wired - 1h -
Hartland's Joey Larson foregoes last year at MSU to sign with New York Islanders
Following a devastating end to Michigan State's hockey season, Joey Larson is quickly shifting focus after signing with the New York Islanders.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Who are the best boys lax teams in Rhode Island? Presenting the Journal's Preseason Power Ranks
Who are the best teams in Rhode Island boys lacrosse's four divisions? Check out the Providence Journal Preseason Power Rankings to see where teams stand.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
A powerful storm has triggered widespread flooding on the Greek island of Paros and Mykonos, prompting the authorities to impose an emergency traffic ban on all roadsABC News - 1d -
‘They started nibbling at its head’: the bold plan to rid an island of albatross-eating mice
South Africa’s Marion Island is a breeding ground for the birds, but their chicks are being eaten alive by rodents. Now, the world’s largest operation to eradicate the invasive species is about to ...The Guardian - 2d -
The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood
The remote North Sea isle of Læsø is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters – so the best way to explore it is in waders. After just 10 minutes in the company of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Woman, 32, completes solo Canadian island traverse
Camilla Hempleman-Adams covered 150 miles on foot, in freezing conditions, during her two-week trek.BBC News - 2d -
Greenland's new prime minister: U.S. 'will not get' island
Greenland's new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called out President Trump's claims that the U.S. will "get Greenland 100 percent" and has reiterated that Greenland will decide its own ...The Hill - 2d -
Joey Larson foregoes final year at MSU, signs with New York Islanders
Michigan State forward Joey Larson has elected to turn pro and forego his final year of eligibility with the SpartansYahoo Sports - 2d -
Lightning set to open roadtrip with a matchup against the New York Islanders
It's April 1st and the clock is winding down on the regular season. The Lightning have nine games left on the schedule to start their roadtrip. They currently hold the second place spot in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says
Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.BBC News - 15h -
'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is a crowd-pleasing folk-music comedy worth crowing about
British comedian Tim Key plays a millionaire fanboy who commands his favorite band to put on a private show, even though its singers Tom Basdan and Carey Mulligan have splitLos Angeles Times - 6d -
China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war
The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.CNBC - 1d -
Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island
China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.NBC News - 13h -
Islanders coach Patrick Roy has blunt assessment of Anthony Duclair's play: 'He was god-awful'
Roy certainly didn't hold back when asked about Duclair's playCBS Sports - 8h -
Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland
The prime minister of Greenland is pushing back against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territoryABC News - 3d -
NY Rangers playoff odds: Where they stand in NHL Eastern Conference wild card race
The Rangers, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders and Red Wings are all vying for the eighth and final spot.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
High School Scoreboard: Recaps and results from Tuesday's games
Scores and recaps from baseball, softball, volleyball and lacrosse games from across Rhode Island on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Who's the best baseball player in RI? Vote now for ProJo Preseason Player of the Year
There's plenty of baseball talent in Rhode Island. Go vote now for Providence Journal Preseason Player of the Year.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Battle over Greenland heats up with Denmark's PM set to visit just days after JD Vance
The battle over Greenland is set to intensify this week as Denmark's prime minister visits the Arctic island days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance.CNBC - 2d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 1d -
Chinese military launches large-scale drills around Taiwan
The Chinese military has announced large-scale drills around Taiwan as it again warned the self-ruled island against seeking formal independenceABC News - 1d -
Who's the best softball player in RI? Vote now for Providence Journal Preseason Player of the Year
There's plenty of softball talent in Rhode Island. Who will have the best 2025 season? Go vote now for Providence Journal Preseason Player of the YearYahoo Sports - 1d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 1d -
Who are the best softball teams in RI? Here's what Division I has to offer in 2025
Coming in with an absurd lineup, La Salle looks like a lock to three-peat. Which of Rhode Island's best softball teams can stop the Rams in 2025? Take a look.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The GR8 Chase: Predicting When Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky's All-Time Goal Record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is eight goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal record with odds increasing for it to happen versus the New York IslandersYahoo Sports - 2d
