Over the last ten years, the island has changed its shape and appearance dozens of times, always retaining that magical and exotic aura which has contributed to its success – and perhaps also to its decline. Reality now surpasses fiction

Whilst the conflict on the ground and naval traffic appear to have come to a standstill, Iranian threats are making themselves felt: thus, revenge takes on a political dimension

According to the Bern-based Intelligence Service, Russia is attempting to influence the outcome of the vote. However, opinion polls indicate a clear majority in favour of a ‘no’ vote

The ban on under-16s was one of Keir Starmer’s final acts. Implementing it will be complicated

Behind the enemies of democracy there is always China, but no one can or manages to sanction it

An avalanche of ice and rock has caused a catastrophe on the Himalayan border, one of the most sensitive in the world. Whilst rescue operations are still under way, China is crafting its own narrative of the disaster. For the young Prime Minister Balen Shah, this is his first major emergency as head of government

The sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham has won in South Carolina, partly thanks to Trump. Her lack of experience will not be a hindrance in November

It is believed that an avalanche coming down from Mount Pangsang Lekh, on the border between China and Nepal, caused the Bhote Koshi River to burst its banks and led to the subsequent flooding of the Trishuli River