World News https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/table/news/world/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:49:24 +0000 The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation en-gb Annual St Patrick’s Festival beginning with more than 150 artists https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/annual-st-patricks-festival-beginning-with-more-than-150-artists https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/annual-st-patricks-festival-beginning-with-more-than-150-artists

The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade will be returning on Tuesday, March 17, following its established route from Parnell Square.

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World News Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:17:03 +0000
CTO appoints Norris Clement as Deputy Director of Professional Services https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-appoints-norris-clement-as-deputy-director-of-professional-services https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-appoints-norris-clement-as-deputy-director-of-professional-services

The CTO (Caribbean Tourism Organization) has appointed tourism and human resource development professional Norris Clement as Deputy Director of Professional Services, strengthening the organization’s capacity to advance workforce development and professional advancement initiatives across the Caribbean tourism sector.

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World News Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:32:36 +0000
Australia grants visas to Iranian footballers following anthem protest https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/australia-grants-visas-to-iranian-footballers-following-anthem-protest https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/australia-grants-visas-to-iranian-footballers-following-anthem-protest

Five members of the Iranian women's football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after their elimination in the Asian Cup, the government in Canberra says.

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World News Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:30:28 +0000
WOW celebrating International Women of the World https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wow-celebrating-international-women-of-the-world https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/wow-celebrating-international-women-of-the-world

WOW - Women of the World announced the return of its flagship London Festival for 2027, which took place at Southbank Centre between 5-7 March.

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World News Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:25:20 +0000
CTO spotlights women’s impact in tourism on International Women’s Day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-spotlights-womens-impact-in-tourism-on-international-womens-day https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/cto-spotlights-womens-impact-in-tourism-on-international-womens-day

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) joined the global observance of International Women’s Day, emphasizing persistent gender disparities while celebrating women’s leadership across the region’s vital tourism industry.

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World News Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:04:39 +0000
Malaysia Airlines deploys additional European services to support travellers amid global disruptions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/malaysia-airlines-deploys-additional-european-services-to-support-travellers-amid-global-disruptions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/malaysia-airlines-deploys-additional-european-services-to-support-travellers-amid-global-disruptions

Malaysia Airlines will introduce additional flights between Kuala Lumpur-London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur-Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from 6 to 8 March 2026 to support travellers affected by ongoing disruptions across global travel networks.

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World News Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:58:08 +0000
Carnival Corporation strengthens Bermuda partnership with high-level engagements https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-corporation-strengthens-bermuda-partnership-with-high-level-engagements https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/carnival-corporation-strengthens-bermuda-partnership-with-high-level-engagements

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, reaffirmed its commitment to Bermuda recently through a series of high-level meetings and industry engagements on the island, including participation in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit.

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World News Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:43:20 +0000
Jamaican and Irish accents: are they really that similar? https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaican-and-irish-accents-are-they-really-that-similar https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaican-and-irish-accents-are-they-really-that-similar

Cork TD Thomas Gould recently went viral for a speech in the Dáil, in which some viewers said he sounded unmistakably Jamaican.

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World News Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:37:00 +0000
Nation members continuing to ‘Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth’ https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/malaysia-airlines-deploys-additional-european-services-to-support-travellers-amid-global-disruptions https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/malaysia-airlines-deploys-additional-european-services-to-support-travellers-amid-global-disruptions

Held today (Monday 9 March) under the theme of 'Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth’, Commonwealth Day – which is held every year on the second Monday of March - is a celebration of unity, diversity and the links of the Commonwealth today.

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World News Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:30:46 +0000
In celebration of International Women’s Month, CANAL+ and MultiChoice celebrate African women https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/in-celebration-of-international-womens-month-canal-and-multichoice-celebrate-african-women https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/in-celebration-of-international-womens-month-canal-and-multichoice-celebrate-african-women

Across Africa and beyond, women continue to shape and elevate the stories that define our societies.

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World News Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:46:02 +0000
Jamaica in post-‘Melissa reconstruction to reopen tourism and resorts https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-in-post-melissa-reconstruction-to-reopen-tourism-and-resorts https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/jamaica-in-post-melissa-reconstruction-to-reopen-tourism-and-resorts

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has just announced that Jamaica has officially entered the reconstruction phase of the Hurricane Melissa disaster response.

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World News Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:01:02 +0000
AGES 2026 delivers definitive roadmap to turn Africa’s climate ambition into bankable, scalable reality https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ages-2026-delivers-definitive-roadmap-to-turn-africas-climate-ambition-into-bankable-scalable-reality https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/ages-2026-delivers-definitive-roadmap-to-turn-africas-climate-ambition-into-bankable-scalable-reality

AGES (Africa’s Green Economy Summit) 2026 concluded in Cape Town with a resounding call to action, urging the continent to leverage its digital revolution, transform water financing and redesign agriculture to unlock a sustainable, net-zero future.

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World News Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:46:24 +0000
KFC honours 55 women who give Africa more https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/kfc-honours-55-women-who-give-africa-more https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/kfc-honours-55-women-who-give-africa-more

When Lesego Chombo was crowned as Miss Botswana in 2022, she immediately set up a foundation to support disadvantaged youngsters and their parents in rural areas.

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World News Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:40:15 +0000
Melissa costs exceeding $2T, according to PIOJ https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/melissa-costs-exceeding-$2t-according-to-pioj https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/melissa-costs-exceeding-$2t-according-to-pioj

After it being the strongest and most devastating storm to hit the country, Hurricane Melissa now ranks as the costliest, with loss and damages, according to the PIOJ (Planning Institute of Jamaica) exceeding $2trillion.

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World News Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:15:34 +0000
Budget fast fashion taking small-town India by storm https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/budget-fast-fashion-taking-small-town-india-by-storm https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/budget-fast-fashion-taking-small-town-india-by-storm

At a gleaming three-storey outlet of Reliance Trends in the town of Sangli in western India, Alka browses through a collection of Indian ethnic-wear kurtas in an array of vibrant colours.

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World News Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:08:24 +0000
The Datai Pledge celebrates five years of positive impact on nature and community with week-long festival https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-datai-pledge-celebrates-five-years-of-positive-impact-on-nature-and-community-with-week-long-festival https://2020.thephoenixnewspaper.com/the-datai-pledge-celebrates-five-years-of-positive-impact-on-nature-and-community-with-week-long-festival

The Datai Langkawi, a luxury resort set in the heart of a 10-million-year old Malaysian rainforest, is formally marking the fifth anniversary of its pioneering sustainability and conservation programme, The Datai Pledge, with a special week-long festival from 13–19 April 2026.

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World News Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:21:19 +0000