‘Inspirational’ chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly aged 29

Daniel Naroditsky livestreamed his matches on Twitch and YouTube, inspiring a whole new generation of chess players (Picture: AP) Daniel Naroditsky, a chess-playing wunderkind who published a book on the game aged just 14, has died. He was 29....

Quiet Lights Festival announces full programme

All 96FM News & Sport Cork City, 20th – 23rd November 2025. As autumn deepens and Cork’s evenings grow quieter, Islander is proud to share the full programme for Quiet Lights, the city’s much-loved winter festival, returning for its sixth year....

14 Volcanoes Scientists Are Watching Closely (And Why You Should Care)

Volcanoes are nature's most dramatic showpieces, and while their eruptions can be awe-inspiring, they also pose serious threats to nearby communities and global climates. Scientists vigilantly monitor certain volcanoes either for their potential...

Bears head east looking to ‘ignite the flame’

It’s been tough sledding for the Cal men’s soccer team as of late. The Bears have dropped three straight conference matches and only have one win in their last seven contests. Yet, even with the recent disappointing results, head coach Leonard...

University of Manitoba PhD Graduate Brock Edwards Awarded the 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Award for Research on Mercury Emissions

October 14, 2025 — Dr. Brock Edwards, a recent PhD graduate from the University of Manitoba’s Department of Environment and Geography, is a 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Award winner for his groundbreaking research on mercury emissions from...

Germany and Belgium look set for finals, while France still has work to do

A rat evades the clutches of Belgium's Thibaut Courtois after running onto the pitch during a UEFA World Cup qualifying match in Cardiff, Wales, on Monday. REUTERS Injury-hit France was held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on...

Deep in the fjords, cruising’s newest trend takes hold

Norway is the fastest-growing international destination for U.S. tourists, with bookings up 69%, according to Viator. With fjords, northern lights, quaint cities and Europe’s quietest capital, this darling of the cool-weather travel trend welcomes...

Man Utd's path to complete striker transfer clear after he already 'said yes' to move

Ruben Amorim could have a clear sight on signing a player who has been linked with Man United for more than a decade(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images) Ruben Amorim could bolster Manchester United's frontline once more next summer by...

Man United can make audacious transfer swoop for striker who 'said yes' before

Ruben Amorim could complete a transfer that was first mooted during Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Manchester United(Image: Carl Recine, Getty Images) Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim could bolster his attacking options next summer by bringing in...

Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin: A New Era of Alpine Luxury Begins in the French Alps

Opening this December, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin marks Rosewood's debut winter resort and its second property in mainland France. Situated within the Jardin Alpin enclave of Courchevel 1850, one of the world's most iconic ski...

New queen in November: Miss Earth 2024 queens share plans after their reign

October 15, 2025 | 10:03am MANILA, Philippines — Carousel Productions, together with Reign Project Management, held a media conference for the reigning Miss Earth Jessica Lane and her elemental court — Hrafnhildur "Raven" Haraldsdottir of Iceland...

#5061, Islands

Listen to the effect of islands in music by NYC-based composer Elori Saxl, Breton composer Yann Tiersen, Icelandic composer Olafur Arnalds, and the Los-Angeles based duo of synthesist Jeremiah Chiu and violist Marta Sofia Honer. From an album by...

Three small states, big stakes: The strategically vital North Atlantic

Icelandic MP Jón Gnarr, the new chair of the West Nordic Council, with the book he was keen to showcase. (Elías Þórsson) “Recognition becomes cooperation when people actually meet, host, sing and solve problems side by side,” says Jón Gnarr. “We...

Accusations Of Foul Play As Airline Goes Bust: Up To 20,000 Travellers Left Stranded

At around 10:00 on the morning of Monday, September 29, PLAY, the low-fare airline that had operated out of Iceland since June 24, 2021, announced that it was bankrupt. The announcement went on to say that “it is clear that thousands of passengers...

3 FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers matches to watch on 14 October on OTTplay

The road to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up with crucial European qualifying matches scheduled for 14 October 2025. Northern Ireland will host Germany in Belfast, Iceland will take on France in Reykjavik, and Wales will battle Belgium in...

Three new European versions of Taskmaster extend Avalon format’s global footprint

Taskmaster has seen more than 92 seasons commissioned outside the UK MIPCOM: Broadcasters in the Netherlands, Estonia and Iceland have commissioned local versions of British entertainment series Taskmaster, taking the number of territories now...

Strongest earthquake swarm in over two years

It has been almost two and a half years since an earthquake swarm similar to the one yesterday was measured in Mýrdalsjökull glacier. There are no indications that a glacial outburst flood (jökulhlaup) or volcanic eruption is beginning. Sigríður...

Grammy-winning singer Laufey helps sign up more than 5,000 people for Phoenix library cards

Phoenix Public Library signed up more than 5,000 people for library cards partnering with the Grammy-award winning singer Laufey. The partnership connected both with the Icelandic jazz-inspired pop singer’s trip to the Valley to perform at...

Tap water, dear readers: you still have it good

In Australia, the first commercially bottled mineral water was bottled in 1867 at Ballan, near Melbourne. Globally, bottled water as we know it (spring water, mineral water in glass bottles) stretched back centuries – spa waters in Europe, glass...

A Historic Hudson Valley Estate Hits the Market for the First Time Ever at $90 Million

The sound of water tumbling over an 18th-century mill wheel only adds to the bucolic allure of a 2,000-plus-acre horse farm in New York‘s scenic Hudson Valley that just hit the market for an eye-popping $90 million. Known as Mill Farm, the...