Elizabeth Brisby

Elizabeth Ann Brisby, 83, of Richmond, passed from this life to the next on September 13, 2025. Elizabeth was born on January 17, 1942, in Vidor, Texas, to her parents, George Carroll Griffith and Lottie Gustavia Vaughn. A perpetual learner and...

French Mining Law Reform: Publication of Four New Decrees

Four decrees (décrets) from August 27th, 2025, were published in the Official Gazette on August 28th, 2025, presenting significant changes to the French mining legal framework. The decrees are intended to promote a more sustainable and responsible...

Baziszt Opens First Boutique in Paris

Parisian high-end label Baziszt has signed a collaboration with women’s ready-to-wear brand Sézane. An unexpected association between one of France’s leading brands and a new player on the men’s scene. When he launched his line of shirts three...

Volotea Signs Interline Agreement with Air Caraïbes and French Bee

Travelers across Europe’s regional capitals now have a smoother gateway to exotic long-haul destinations. Low-cost carrier Volotea has signed a new interline agreement with Air Caraïbes and French Bee, offering a fully integrated travel experience...

Oceania Cruises Just Made Its All-Inclusive Program Even Better

Oceania Cruises is giving travelers more flexibility with the way they experience its voyages. The luxury line has expanded its “Your World Included” program to feature two new perks on bookings made after Sept. 17, 2025: either a shore excursion...

Mandelson sacked as US ambassador

Mandelson sacking overshadows Trump visit Lord Mandelson’s sacking as ambassador comes just days before President Trump’s state visit to the UK. The Times revealed on Wednesday that officials blocked the release of a secret memo in which Mandelson...

Luxury hotels with the best service: The world’s most impressive stays loved by billionaires

Your support helps us to tell the story 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 producing our...

National Geographic Reveals Surprising Islands As Best Alternative To The Bahamas

If you're ready to dust off your passport, there are few places dreamier than The Bahamas for much-needed sun and sand this fall. Home to pristine beaches, world-class resorts, unforgettable excursions, and underrated cuisine, our crystal ball at...

Bombshell update in cause of death of designer, 33, mysteriously found dead on tycoon’s boat as legal troubles exposed

BRAND new details have emerged about the life of the fashion designer who was found dead on a yacht in the Hamptons. Martha Nolan O'Slattara was going through a divorce and had been previously sued by a luxury sunglasses company when she died...

Off-Season St. Barts' Makes For The Best Summer Vacation

Most people think of St. Barts (aka St-Barth, St. Barths, Saint Barthélemy) as a winter playground for the yacht set: high season, high heels, high prices. The island itself is only 9.26 square miles with a population hovering around 10,000. Yet,...

5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers

For travelers who are in their element in the halls of museums and hushed theaters, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers a singular way to soak in the world’s cultural capitals—by sea. Its trio of modern, intimate vessels (Evrima, Ilma, and...

Could dying reefs fuel ciguatera poisoning?

That seafood dinner in Martinique 20 years ago still haunts Caroline Montout-Joseph, a social worker who suffered months of agony after eating a mahi-mahi at a beachside restaurant in the resort town of Les Trois-Îlets. She was diagnosed with...

Star Clippers Unveils End-of-Summer Sale

Star Clippers has launched its End-of-Summer sale, offering $500 to $600 in onboard credits as well as an additional savings of $160 to $480, depending on the length of sailing. The company said in a press release that 10 departures between...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Festive Sailings

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a collection of special festive voyages in spectacular destinations across the globe. Luxury travelers can choose from up to 12 selected sailings through the 2025-26 and 2026-27 holiday season, savoring...

Inside the world’s largest sailing yacht set to launch in 2026

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10 of the Scariest Airport Landings in the World

When it comes to phobias, a fear of flying—known as aerophobia or aviophobia—is one of the most common, topping the list alongside the likes of arachnophobia and claustrophobia. Even people who don’t suffer from this specific fear often feel...

Wild new twist in death of designer, 33, on Hamptons boat after cops question her family over cancer claims

THE investigation into the death of a young fashion designer on a yacht in the Hamptons has taken a fresh twist as her family shoots down claims that she had cancer before her passing. The grief-stricken mom of bikini designer Martha Nolan...

Tecnam Appoints St. Barth Executive as Authorized P2012 Service Center in the Americas

In the closing day of the 2025 Caribavia Tecnam announced the appointment of St Barth Executive – Air Inter Isles as an Authorized Service Center for the Tecnam P2012 series. Based in Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies, St Barth Executive will...

Opinion: Gaza as an Abraham Accord Protectorate

From Malevolent Regime to US Membership. An Outline. By Barry Shaw Israel Institute for Strategic Studies A Protectorate is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity....

Here's what the hurricane categories mean

The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage...