World News https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/world/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:09:43 +0100 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Huge unstable of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/huge-unstable-of-glacier-blocks-everest-route-in-peak-climbing-season https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/huge-unstable-of-glacier-blocks-everest-route-in-peak-climbing-season

A huge, unstable chunk of glacier is blocking the route up Mount Everest from Base Camp in Nepal just as peak climbing season gets under way in the Himalayas.

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World News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:59:16 +0100
St. Eustatius steps into global spotlight https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/st.-eustatius-steps-into-global-spotlight https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/st.-eustatius-steps-into-global-spotlight

St Eustatius, the Dutch Caribbean island affectionately known as Statia, has intensified its strategic campaign for international exposure, marking a high-profile presence at the 10th edition of TravDay, the Netherlands' foremost annual travel trade event.

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World News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:56:56 +0100
Vibrant cultural exchange activities at ABG Athletes' Village foster friendship among Asian youth https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/vibrant-cultural-exchange-activities-at-abg-athletes-village-foster-friendship-among-asian-youth https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/vibrant-cultural-exchange-activities-at-abg-athletes-village-foster-friendship-among-asian-youth

From April 22 to 30, the 6th Asian Beach Games (ABG) is being held in Sanya, Hainan, in China.

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World News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:54:29 +0100
Vichy Laboratoires signs PSG footballer Vitinha as Global Brand Ambassador https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/vichy-laboratoires-signs-psg-footballer-vitinha-as-global-brand-ambassador https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/vichy-laboratoires-signs-psg-footballer-vitinha-as-global-brand-ambassador

Vichy Laboratoires a leader in dermocosmetics recommended by more than 80,000 dermatologists worldwide, announces Portuguese international and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vítor Machado Ferreira, known as Vitinha, as its new Global Brand Ambassador.

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World News Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:40:04 +0100
CTO celebrates media excellence with return of Caribbean Storytelling Awards https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-celebrates-media-excellence-with-return-of-caribbean-storytelling-awards https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-celebrates-media-excellence-with-return-of-caribbean-storytelling-awards

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has opened submissions for the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling that captures the depth, diversity and evolving narrative of the Caribbean.

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World News Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:44:40 +0100
The Lind Hotels expands beyond Boracay https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-lind-hotels-expands-beyond-boracay https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-lind-hotels-expands-beyond-boracay

The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond Boracay, with Coron set to open next year and Siargao to follow.

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World News Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:58:25 +0100
Harry and Meghan wave goodbye to fans as they leave Australia after four-day visit https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wave-goodbye-to-fans-as-they-leave-australia-after-four-day-visit https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wave-goodbye-to-fans-as-they-leave-australia-after-four-day-visit

Harry and Meghan have wrapped up their whirlwind trip to Australia in true royal fashion, waving goodbye to a cluster of lucky fans in Coogee.

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World News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:34:04 +0100
Japan unveils new name for 40C+ days following blistering summer https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/japan-unveils-new-name-for-40c-days-following-blistering-summer https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/japan-unveils-new-name-for-40c-days-following-blistering-summer

Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year.

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World News Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:31:14 +0100
India driving for women to occupy more parliamentary seats https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-driving-for-women-to-occupy-more-parliamentary-seats https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-driving-for-women-to-occupy-more-parliamentary-seats

India's government has launched a once-in-a-generation attempt to redraw the country's political map, saying it is driven by a push to reserve a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.

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World News Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:04:13 +0100
Jamaica’s hurricane-impacted economy predicted to bounce back in Q4 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaicas-hurricane-impacted-economy-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-q4 https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaicas-hurricane-impacted-economy-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-q4

The latest numbers from global macroeconomic analysts BMI predict that Jamaica’s economy will contract by 1.8% over the course of 2026.

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World News Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:01:43 +0100
Saint Lucia to host first CTO Latin American Market Summit https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/saint-lucia-to-host-first-cto-latin-american-market-summit https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/saint-lucia-to-host-first-cto-latin-american-market-summit

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit next year on May 5-6, 2027.

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World News Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:27:40 +0100
Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritage https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritage

Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets.

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World News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0100
The ‘sound’ of Bollywood, Asha Bhosle, dies https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-sound-of-bollywood-asha-bhosle-dies https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-sound-of-bollywood-asha-bhosle-dies

Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died, her son has confirmed.

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World News Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:04:43 +0100
Progress on Luas Finglas welcome, but must be matched by faster delivery https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/progress-on-luas-finglas-welcome-but-must-be-matched-by-faster-delivery https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/progress-on-luas-finglas-welcome-but-must-be-matched-by-faster-delivery

Dublin Chamber has welcomed confirmation that the Luas extension to Finglas can now proceed following the resolution of three cases in the High Court, removing a key barrier to the project.

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World News Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:38:09 +0100
Harry and Meghan wowing crowds during Australia visit https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wowing-crowds-during-australia-visit https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wowing-crowds-during-australia-visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posed for selfies and done gardening with hospital patients and medics and helped veterans' children make pottery on the first of a four-day Australian tour.

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World News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:54:43 +0100
Nigeria and Senegal must follow Ghana and Mozambique against exclusionary practices https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nigeria-and-senegal-must-follow-ghana-and-mozambique-against-exclusionary-practices https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/nigeria-and-senegal-must-follow-ghana-and-mozambique-against-exclusionary-practices

The African private sector is raising the alarm over Frontier Energy Network’s policies that systematically exclude African professionals and service providers from meaningful roles in major energy forums.

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World News Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:27:19 +0100