From ice cream to underwear and explosives, plants are remarkably integral to much of the manmade world, a new book shows.

A sanctioned Russian vessel has been drifting 'Not Under Command' off the coast of Spain, with up to 425,000 barrels of oil onboard.

Scotland has designated 37% of its waters as marine protected areas, but destructive fishing methods like bottom trawling ...

Scotland has designated 37% of its waters as marine protected areas, but destructive fishing methods like bottom trawling continue in most of these zones ...

The eight European countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump for a 10% tariff for opposing American control of ...

Massive, stinky sargassum seaweed blooms are costing some U.S. coastal communities millions – and even up to a billion dollars – in economic damage each year, researchers said this week. At such a ...

Recent rain around Kakadu has primed the iconic South Alligator River for excellent barramundi fishing, and Alex Julis has ...

Waterways Ireland advises masters of vessels and local waterway users that planned work to replace one set of the sea lock gates at Grand Canal Dock will commence this month. Contractors will replace ...

UK North Sea oil and gas endured its toughest year in decades in 2025, with investment pulled back sharply and offshore exploration falling to zero. The government’s decision to keep the 78% Energy ...

Hyderabad: As job prospects for Indian graduates in the UK continue to thin out and even part-time work grows harder to get, Indian students' alumni network have launched the Indian National ...

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day People planning on welcoming the new year by braving the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...