Living with the legacy of France's nuclear weapons testing

"For 30 years, we were France's guinea pigs," says Hinamoeura Morgant-Cross, a young member of parliament from French Polynesia. This South Pacific archipelago, a French overseas territory that includes Tahiti and is famed for its white beaches,...

Nuclear weapons testing: The victims are still suffering

"For 30 years, we were France's guinea pigs," says Hinamoeura Morgant-Cross, a young member of parliament from French Polynesia. This South Pacific archipelago — a French overseas territory that includes Tahiti and is famed for its white beaches,...

Kirstin Downey: This Trio Helped Unlock The History Of Polynesian Voyaging

Building on their work with Yosihiko Sinoto a half-century ago, the archaeologists have reunited at Bishop Museum. Fifty years ago, a team of young archaeologists from Bishop Museum began traveling together to Tahiti to participate in excavations...

Silversea Spotlights Lineup of Global Experiences

Silversea is elevating the art of immersive travel, spotlighting its portfolio of global experiences. From natural marvels to high-profile cultural and sporting events, Silversea’s access to once-in-a-lifetime events and festivals immerses guests...

Prada Sea Beyond Makes Shanghai Debut at Rong Zhai

SHANGHAI – Rong Zhai, the historic mansion restored by Prada in downtown Shanghai, turned blue for Sea Beyond this week as the UNESCO-backed sustainability and ocean preservation activation launched a series of educational programs for children...

Footy fans in mourning after star heartthrob announces he is officially off the market: 'it should have been me'

AFL power couple takes the next step leaving fans heartbroken By JOSH ALSTON, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 20:34 EDT, 9 October 2025 | Updated: 20:34 EDT, 9 October 2025 Bad news Sydney Swans fans, Isaac Heeney is officially off the market after...

Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes and more

Manchester United eased the mounting pressure on manager Ruben Amorim last weekend as they completed a surprisingly comfortable 2-0 home win over Sunderland. Goals from Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko handed United a third home league win of the...

Wife-to-be fumes at fiancé’s ‘incompetent’ spending blunder – but ends up £125k better off because of it

A COUPLE have shared how they won £125,000 on the lottery after James Adams forgot to cancel their direct debit. Rohanna Coulthard, 30, told fiancé James to cancel their £12.25 a month subscription for the Postcode Lottery as they saved for their...

Interview + Podcast: Ocean warrior Captain Paul Watson

Captain Paul Watson doesn’t wear a cape, but he’s been called a hero. He’s also been labelled a pirate, a terrorist, a troublemaker. Sitting across from him in Monaco, however, you meet a man who is remarkably calm, reflective, and poetic. The...

France delivers new Rafale F3R fighter jets to Egypt strengthening its Middle East influence

Dassault Aviation has begun delivering Egypt’s second batch of Rafale F3R multirole fighters, part of a second contract for 30 new aircraft to supplement the 24 previously received under the 2015 deal. As reported by Egypt's achievements on...

Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda

ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances. The latest earthquake in Paris is the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, just 27 days after he was appointed by...

MSC YACHT CLUB TO MAKE ITS WORLD CRUISE DEBUT IN 2027 WITH NEWLY REFURBISHED MSC MAGNIFICA

Guests who book the MSC World Cruise 2027 on MSC Magnifica will be the first to experience a world cruise with the MSC Yacht Club, the line’s exclusive ‘ship within a ship’ concept Newly enhanced MSC Magnifica to also feature upgraded MSC Aurea...

Big savings in our 10 last-minute deals to get you on board Australia’s wave season

The 2025/26 cruise season is upon us, marking an exciting time for cruising in Australia. If you know where to look, there are still plenty of chances to score a good deal and get on a ship not just this season, but this year. Below you can find...

Night divers capture rare images of fish carrying stinging anemones in their mouths

Striking new underwater images have revealed a previously unknown relationship between juvenile fish and stinging sea anemones. Captured through blackwater photography – a technique in which divers take pictures in the open ocean at night – the...

Winning Moments: 76 Photographs From The 2025 Ocean Photographer Of The Year Awards

The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 has once again brought together some of the world’s most powerful and inspiring ocean imagery. Hosted by Oceanographic Magazine, the competition celebrates the beauty of the sea while also shining a light on...

Author explores breadfruit's global journey throughout history

A new book coming out this December is all about ʻulu. “Breadfruit: Three Global Journeys of a Bountiful Tree” traces the history of the plant as it spread across the globe throughout colonialism and looks at its various uses in different regions....

8 Biggest Luxury Cruising Trends of 2026

Cruising—especially luxury cruising—has never been more tantalizing. With new ships coming online with a keen eye on design and spaciousness, expeditions reaching into wild coasts beyond the poles, and exclusive access to designer homes and the...

MacArthur 2025 'genius' grant winners include 2 UW-Madison professors

Two University of Wisconsin-Madison professors are among a select group of newly annointed geniuses. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation named atmospheric scientist Ángel Adames Corraliza, 37, and nuclear security specialist...

2 of the 2025 MacArthur 'geniuses' are UW-Madison professors

Two University of Wisconsin-Madison professors are among a select group of newly annointed geniuses. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation named atmospheric scientist Ángel Adames Corraliza, 37, and nuclear security specialist...

Ranching wild fish to rebuild marine ecosystems

Sometimes a seemingly innocuous decision can have a life-changing impact. For Gilles Lecaillon, founder and CEO of Ecocean, that moment came 30 years ago. Then, as a marine science student at the University of Perpignan, he was searching for an...