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After months of tension over China deals, New Zealand and the Cook Islands just signed a historic security agreement that restores their decades-old partnership. The declaration ends a bitter standoff and unlocks $25 million in frozen aid.
A fisherman who disappeared for a week in the Cook Islands has been rescued alive after a Royal New Zealand Air Force crew spotted him waving from his small boat. The man had left for a routine fishing trip and never returned, sparking a massive search effort across 1,140 kilometres of open ocean.
A Pacific island nation that relies on diesel for 98% of its power is building its first major solar farm. The Solomon Islands is betting on sunshine to escape fuel shortages and price swings.
The Solomon Islands just elected a new prime minister who brings a fresh approach to foreign relations and animal welfare. In his first major move, he's ending the controversial dolphin trade.
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A sculpture honoring a vanished island in the Solomon Islands will transform into a living reef, celebrating a climate activist while warning the world about rising seas. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor installed the piece where Kale Island disappeared a decade ago.
When Peg Bracken published "The I Hate to Cook Book" in 1960, she broke the cardinal rule of womanhood: she admitted that cooking dinner every night felt miserable. Her honest, funny recipes sold three million copies and quietly revolutionized how women thought about their role in the kitchen.
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A nonprofit is working to preserve Ellis Island's abandoned 29-building hospital complex, where immigrant families faced medical challenges 75 years ago. The restoration will reveal intimate stories of resilience and hope that shaped America.
Mauritius just unveiled a groundbreaking digital platform that helps small island nations attract funding for solar projects, starting with 220 MW of its own renewable energy. The World Bank-backed marketplace could transform how vulnerable island states access clean energy investments.
Nigeria produced 87% of its cooking gas locally in 2025, slashing imports and easing pressure on foreign currency reserves. The shift marks a dramatic turnaround from 2023, when nearly half of the country's cooking gas came from overseas.
The Australian government reversed plans to relocate 600 residents from the remote Cocos Islands after passionate community pushback. Now islanders will help shape their own climate future.
Small island nations facing climate threats just gained powerful new allies in satellite technology and ocean science. UNESCO's new partnerships will give vulnerable island states the data and expertise they desperately need to protect their futures.
Scientists discovered a small Fiji island built completely from shellfish discarded by human settlers over 1,000 years ago. The unique "midden island" reveals how ancient communities shaped their landscape in ways still visible today.
When researchers spotted an endangered ocelot on Cozumel Island in 2016, they faced an unexpected challenge: the wildcat threatened species found nowhere else on Earth. Scientists are now working to protect the island's unique animals while monitoring this beautiful but risky newcomer.
Nigeria just kicked off a nationwide program to give families free cooking gas cylinders, ending the dangerous practice of cooking over wood fires. Mothers in one of the world's most gas-rich nations will finally use the clean fuel beneath their feet.
Rathlin Island off Northern Ireland's coast just became the first inhabited island in the world to successfully eliminate invasive ferrets, saving 250,000 seabirds from extinction. Puffins, razorbills, and other species are already showing signs of recovery after decades of devastating predator attacks.
Nine-year-old Prophet Ndungu was scared of burning toast, but that didn't stop him from making French toast at a Kansas City cooking class designed for blind and visually impaired kids. The program teaches young people essential kitchen skills so they can cook independently at home.
Rhode Island lawmakers are backing legislation to put certified librarians in every public school after research showed they boost reading scores and student success. The Save Our Rhode Island School Libraries Act would ensure every student gets daily library access and professional support.
A son's tribute to his mother has become a thriving food delivery platform connecting nearly 1,000 home cooks across India with people craving authentic, home-cooked meals. Bhookle has delivered over 50,000 meals in Bengaluru alone, turning kitchens into businesses.
When 95mph winds tore the roof off Lihou Island's only house, over 50 volunteers raced across the causeway to help rebuild it in a single weekend. The tiny Guernsey island, cherished by generations of schoolchildren and families, is back in business thanks to neighbors who couldn't stand to see it damaged.
The UK is investing £14 million to help Pacific Island nations build resilience against rising seas and extreme storms. The funding supports locally led solutions in Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu, and other vulnerable island communities.
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