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04/20/2024
April 20, 2024
Canary Islands residents protest mass tourism
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Solomon Islands election to decide China's influence
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Grenada: Spice island in danger
Grenada: Spice island in danger
Grenada is known for its spices. But tropical storms often cause devastation and destroy people's entire livelihoods.
Volunteers help Australia's penguins beat the heat
Volunteers help Australia's penguins beat the heat
Global warming is threatening Western Australia's largest penguin population. Now, local volunteers are taking action.
Protesters demand changes to mass tourism in Spain
Protesters demand changes to mass tourism in Spain
Residents of Spain's Canary Islands are calling on authorities to curb what they call a broken economic model.
Solomon Islands votes in pivotal election
Solomon Islands votes in pivotal election
The election is being viewed as a referendum on shifting allegiances from Taiwan to China.
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In the spotlight
Greenpeace urges Galapagos high seas protected area
Greenpeace has called for increased protection of the unique underwater world around Ecuador's Galapagos Islands.
This Thai island is powered almost 100% by solar
Koh Jik has successfully transitioned almost entirely to solar and it's benefiting villagers as well the environment.
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.