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Iceland’s iconic black sand beach is vanishing in a shocking transformation; here’s why

Iceland’s famous black sand beach has always felt a little unreal. Dark as charcoal and framed by cliffs. Pounded by Atlantic waves that don’t play nicely. For years, travellers have stood on the shore at Reynisfjara Beach, staring at its basalt columns and snapping photos that barely look real. It’s…

The Times of India

Here Are the 4 Most Overrated (and Overpriced) Travel Destinations — And Where To Go Instead

Skip Iceland for Faroe Islands, Tulum for Bacalar, Machu Picchu for Kuelap or Choquequirao, and more. These overpriced destinations have better alternatives.

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The place that stayed with me: I would not have become a writer were it not for Iceland

As a teenager, Hannah Kent wondered what she would have in common with the Nordic island. Then her teacher gave a her a book of poetry

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When it comes to the Epstein files, I don’t think men understand just how furious women are

COMMENT: As the horrific extent to which the world’s wealthiest men have used their power to abuse becomes clear, a wave of fury has been unleashed. Women have had enough, writes Helen Coffey – but we might not be as powerless as we think we are

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Trump confused Greenland and Iceland so much that Reykjavík hired a DC lobbyist for advice: report

Trump repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland during his Davos speech last month as he pushed for the U.S. to acquire the Danish territory

The Independent UK

Black carbon needs to be regulated to save the Arctic - but geopolitical tensions overshadow it

“It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance.

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Ducati's 'Expedition Masters' Travel Programs Sound Like My Dream Vacation

A new set of countries play host to Ducati's Expedition Masters travel program this year, including one that sounds like a bucket list destination.

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In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow

The Independent UK

Arctic Fever: new exhibit finds 19th-century parallels to Trump’s Greenland obsession

As far back as 1867, White House officials have viewed Greenland, and Iceland, as having immense strategic value

The Guardian - US

Marco Rubio hurries to drag Donald Trump behind Joe Biden to hide his public boo-boo, unaware that he turned White House into a liar

Thanks for the confirmation, Rubio.

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'Our users deserve better' – PrivadoVPN set to leave Switzerland on privacy grounds

PrivadoVPN told TechRadar it's in the process of moving its operations to Iceland. Here's all we know about the move, and what this means for users.

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Yes, this is a photo – and it just won an award: a mind-blowing aerial shot of Iceland reveals nature's art at its best

This aerial photograph blurs the line between fine art and documentary photography, and it has taken top honors in AAP Magazine's international competition

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Who is the owner of Greenland: Inside the story of the Viking murderer who named the land and built a lost Norse world

Erik the Red, whose real name was Erik Thorvaldsson, was a daring Viking explorer who famously turned a remote Arctic island into a thriving Norse settlement that endured for hundreds of years. Erik was born in Norway around 950 AD. He earned his fiery nickname because of his bright red…

The Times of India

5 Fun Dog Breeds that Love To Play With Humans

Dogs have long been known as humans’ best friends. They are the perfect companions for people of all ages. Whether children or the elderly, a furry friend can uplift your mood within minutes, wagging their tail and running toward you with a ball when you return home from work tired.…

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Euronews

Fastest-growing tourism destinations revealed in new UN report - and one is in Europe

According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025.

The Independent UK

Mike Johnson gets irritated when asked about Trump’s mix up of Iceland and Greenland

‘I cannot even believe you asked me that question,’ Johnson says as Trump repeatedly confused two countries and shows signs of decline

International Business Times UK

MAGA Defends Trump Is 'Correct' After He Mixes Up Greenland and Iceland Three Times — 'They're the Same!'

President Trump repeatedly confused Greenland and Iceland in a Davos speech, prompting denial from his press secretary and sharp reaction from global observers.

The Independent UK

Karoline Leavitt falsely claims Trump didn’t mix up Iceland and Greenland in Davos speech

The president mistook Iceland for Greenland four times during a Wednesday speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos

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‘They called me daddy’: Trump confuses Iceland with Greenland and claims they see him as a father figure

Donald Trump Trump claimed the people of Iceland adore him.

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Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump's 'Remarkably Boring' Speech at Davos: 'Greenland Is So Important He's Calling It Iceland'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply dismissed President Donald Trump's address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling it "remarkably boring" and "remarkably insignificant" while ridiculing Trump's repeated comments about Greenland.

International Business Times

Trump Claims Europe Calls Him 'Daddy' in Bizarre Davos Speech

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump alleged that until his push for "Iceland" European partners called him "daddy."

International Business Times UK

Trump's Bizarre Iceland Mix-Up Fuels Dementia Speculation as Aides Whisper About 'Mental Slippage'

President Donald Trump's repeated confusion over Greenland and Iceland, combined with controversial White House visuals and expert concerns, fuels intense speculation about his mental fitness. Sources include direct video, social media posts, and verified footage.

The Independent UK

Trump appears to confuse Greenland with Iceland in speech on taking territory

President repeats his ambition of taking Danish territory in front of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland

The Independent UK

Trump repeatedly confuses Greenland and Iceland during speech to the world in Davos

Donald Trump has repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland again during a rambling speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday (21 January).

International Business Times UK

'Not Funny:' Trump's Ambassador Nominee Billy Long's Iceland is US '52nd State' Joke Angers Nordic Country

Iceland reacts strongly to a US ambassador nominee's '52nd state' joke, with petitions and official concerns highlighting tensions over Arctic sovereignty and respect.

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