World Newshttps://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/world/feed/atom/2026-04-24T13:34:37+01:00Phoenix NewspaperThe Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next GenerationCTO celebrates media excellence with return of Caribbean Storytelling Awards2026-04-23T17:44:40+01:002026-04-23T17:44:40+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-celebrates-media-excellence-with-return-of-caribbean-storytelling-awardsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_CTO_celebrates_media_excellence_with_return_of_Caribbean_Storytelling_Awards.jpg" /></p><p>The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has opened submissions for the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling that captures the depth, diversity and evolving narrative of the Caribbean.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_CTO_celebrates_media_excellence_with_return_of_Caribbean_Storytelling_Awards.jpg" /></p><p>The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has opened submissions for the 2026 Caribbean Media Awards, recognizing outstanding storytelling that captures the depth, diversity and evolving narrative of the Caribbean.</p>
The Lind Hotels expands beyond Boracay2026-04-22T17:58:25+01:002026-04-22T17:58:25+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-lind-hotels-expands-beyond-boracaySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS11_-_The_Lind_Hotels_expands_beyond_Boracay1.jpg" /></p><p>The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond Boracay, with Coron set to open next year and Siargao to follow.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS11_-_The_Lind_Hotels_expands_beyond_Boracay1.jpg" /></p><p>The Lind Hotels is expanding beyond Boracay, with Coron set to open next year and Siargao to follow.</p>
Harry and Meghan wave goodbye to fans as they leave Australia after four-day visit2026-04-20T11:34:04+01:002026-04-20T11:34:04+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wave-goodbye-to-fans-as-they-leave-australia-after-four-day-visitSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Harry_and_Meghan_wave_goodbye_to_fans_as_they_leave_Australia1.jpg" /></p><p>Harry and Meghan have wrapped up their whirlwind trip to Australia in true royal fashion, waving goodbye to a cluster of lucky fans in Coogee.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Harry_and_Meghan_wave_goodbye_to_fans_as_they_leave_Australia1.jpg" /></p><p>Harry and Meghan have wrapped up their whirlwind trip to Australia in true royal fashion, waving goodbye to a cluster of lucky fans in Coogee.</p>
Japan unveils new name for 40C+ days following blistering summer2026-04-20T11:31:14+01:002026-04-20T11:31:14+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/japan-unveils-new-name-for-40c-days-following-blistering-summerSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Japan_unveils_new_name_for_40C_days_following_blistering_summer111.jpg" /></p><p>Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Japan_unveils_new_name_for_40C_days_following_blistering_summer111.jpg" /></p><p>Japan has unveiled a new name for days that reach 40C (104F) or above, after the country experienced its hottest summer on record last year.</p>
India driving for women to occupy more parliamentary seats2026-04-18T13:04:13+01:002026-04-18T13:04:13+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/india-driving-for-women-to-occupy-more-parliamentary-seatsSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_India_driving_for_women_to_occupy_more_parliamentary_seats.png" /></p><p>India's government has launched a once-in-a-generation attempt to redraw the country's political map, saying it is driven by a push to reserve a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_India_driving_for_women_to_occupy_more_parliamentary_seats.png" /></p><p>India's government has launched a once-in-a-generation attempt to redraw the country's political map, saying it is driven by a push to reserve a third of seats for women in parliament and state assemblies.</p>
Jamaica’s hurricane-impacted economy predicted to bounce back in Q42026-04-18T13:01:43+01:002026-04-18T13:01:43+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaicas-hurricane-impacted-economy-predicted-to-bounce-back-in-q4Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Jamaicas_hurricane-impacted_economy_predicted_to_bounce_back_in_Q41.jpg" /></p><p>The latest numbers from global macroeconomic analysts BMI predict that Jamaica’s economy will contract by 1.8% over the course of 2026.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Jamaicas_hurricane-impacted_economy_predicted_to_bounce_back_in_Q41.jpg" /></p><p>The latest numbers from global macroeconomic analysts BMI predict that Jamaica’s economy will contract by 1.8% over the course of 2026.</p>
Saint Lucia to host first CTO Latin American Market Summit2026-04-17T10:27:40+01:002026-04-17T10:27:40+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/saint-lucia-to-host-first-cto-latin-american-market-summitSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Saint_Lucia_to_host_first_CTO_Latin_American_Market_Summit1.jpg" /></p><p>The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit next year on May 5-6, 2027.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Saint_Lucia_to_host_first_CTO_Latin_American_Market_Summit1.jpg" /></p><p>The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit next year on May 5-6, 2027.</p>
Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage2026-04-16T15:07:00+01:002026-04-16T15:07:00+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritageSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Carnival_fever_hits_Lagos_as_locals_celebrate_Afro-Brazilian_heritage.webp" /></p><p>Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Carnival_fever_hits_Lagos_as_locals_celebrate_Afro-Brazilian_heritage.webp" /></p><p>Elaborate costumes, blaring music and vibrant processions took over Nigeria's Lagos Island as the annual Fanti Carnival hit the streets.</p>
The ‘sound’ of Bollywood, Asha Bhosle, dies2026-04-16T15:04:43+01:002026-04-16T15:04:43+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-sound-of-bollywood-asha-bhosle-diesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_The_sound_of_Bollywood_Asha_Bhosle_dies.png" /></p><p>Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died, her son has confirmed.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_The_sound_of_Bollywood_Asha_Bhosle_dies.png" /></p><p>Asha Bhosle, a legendary Bollywood singer who became a cultural icon, has died, her son has confirmed.</p>
Progress on Luas Finglas welcome, but must be matched by faster delivery2026-04-15T11:38:09+01:002026-04-15T11:38:09+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/progress-on-luas-finglas-welcome-but-must-be-matched-by-faster-deliverySuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Progress_on_Luas_Finglas_welcome.png" /></p><p>Dublin Chamber has welcomed confirmation that the Luas extension to Finglas can now proceed following the resolution of three cases in the High Court, removing a key barrier to the project.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Progress_on_Luas_Finglas_welcome.png" /></p><p>Dublin Chamber has welcomed confirmation that the Luas extension to Finglas can now proceed following the resolution of three cases in the High Court, removing a key barrier to the project.</p>
Harry and Meghan wowing crowds during Australia visit2026-04-14T11:54:43+01:002026-04-14T11:54:43+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/harry-and-meghan-wowing-crowds-during-australia-visitSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Harry_and_Meghan_wowing_crowds_during_Australia_visit1.jpg" /></p><p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posed for selfies and done gardening with hospital patients and medics and helped veterans' children make pottery on the first of a four-day Australian tour.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Harry_and_Meghan_wowing_crowds_during_Australia_visit1.jpg" /></p><p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have posed for selfies and done gardening with hospital patients and medics and helped veterans' children make pottery on the first of a four-day Australian tour.</p>
Nigeria and Senegal must follow Ghana and Mozambique against exclusionary practices2026-04-14T11:27:19+01:002026-04-14T11:27:19+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/nigeria-and-senegal-must-follow-ghana-and-mozambique-against-exclusionary-practicesSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Nigeria_and_Senegal_must_follow_Ghana_and_Mozambique_against_exclusionary_practices.png" /></p><p>The African private sector is raising the alarm over Frontier Energy Network’s policies that systematically exclude African professionals and service providers from meaningful roles in major energy forums.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Nigeria_and_Senegal_must_follow_Ghana_and_Mozambique_against_exclusionary_practices.png" /></p><p>The African private sector is raising the alarm over Frontier Energy Network’s policies that systematically exclude African professionals and service providers from meaningful roles in major energy forums.</p>
23-year-old woman making history as the youngest person to run for Mayor of Bowie, Maryland2026-04-12T19:57:48+01:002026-04-12T19:57:48+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/23-year-old-woman-making-history-as-the-youngest-person-to-run-for-mayor-of-bowie-marylandSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_23-year-old_woman_making_history_as_the_youngest_person_to_run_for_Mayor_of_Bowie_Maryland121.png" /></p><p>Rebecca Pearce is running for mayor of Bowie, Maryland, becoming the youngest candidate ever to enter the city’s mayoral race.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_23-year-old_woman_making_history_as_the_youngest_person_to_run_for_Mayor_of_Bowie_Maryland121.png" /></p><p>Rebecca Pearce is running for mayor of Bowie, Maryland, becoming the youngest candidate ever to enter the city’s mayoral race.</p>
Robust speaker lineup builds excitement for STC 2026 in Belize2026-04-12T19:51:24+01:002026-04-12T19:51:24+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/robust-speaker-lineup-builds-excitement-for-stc-2026-in-belizeSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Robust_speaker_lineup_builds_excitement_for_STC_2026_in_Belize1.jpg" /></p><p>The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has assembled more than 40 speakers for its 17th Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC 2026) at month-end, highlighting regenerative practices and community benefit tourism development.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Robust_speaker_lineup_builds_excitement_for_STC_2026_in_Belize1.jpg" /></p><p>The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has assembled more than 40 speakers for its 17th Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC 2026) at month-end, highlighting regenerative practices and community benefit tourism development.</p>
Artemis II crew 'feeling great' after completing history-making Moon mission2026-04-11T12:38:18+01:002026-04-11T12:38:18+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/artemis-ii-crew-feeling-great-after-completing-history-making-moon-missionSuper User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Artemis_crew_feeling_great_after_completing_history-making_Moon_mission.webp" /></p><p>The Artemis II astronauts <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">safely returned to Earth</a>, bringing their nine-day mission to a close - watch live above.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Artemis_crew_feeling_great_after_completing_history-making_Moon_mission.webp" /></p><p>The Artemis II astronauts <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">safely returned to Earth</a>, bringing their nine-day mission to a close - watch live above.</p>
Angolan production gets new uplift as Eni’s Guido Brusco joins AOG 20262026-04-09T19:52:55+01:002026-04-09T19:52:55+01:00https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/angolan-production-gets-new-uplift-as-enis-guido-brusco-joins-aog-2026Super User<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Angolan_production_gets_new_uplift_as_Enis_Guido_Brusco_joins_AOG_202611.jpg" /></p><p>Guido Brusco, COO, Natural Resources of energy major Eni, will return to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place September 9–10 with a pre-conference day on September 8 – as a speaker.</p>
<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/OVERSEAS_-_Angolan_production_gets_new_uplift_as_Enis_Guido_Brusco_joins_AOG_202611.jpg" /></p><p>Guido Brusco, COO, Natural Resources of energy major Eni, will return to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place September 9–10 with a pre-conference day on September 8 – as a speaker.</p>