Airbnb.org, an independent nonprofit whose operational costs the company already covers, aims to scale up to provide 1 million nights of free lodging annually

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Icelandic Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir in Beijing on Thursday.

The award honours the memory of Rupert Cornwell, one of The Independent’s most distinguished journalists

Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.

Comedian urges local authority to donate ticket revenue from outside Birmingham Children’s Hospital to its NHS trust

In a significant turn of events, residents of La Bota Ranch in Laredo officially gained control over common property areas after a protracted legal battle. This shift follows a jury's March 2022 decision that found developers had breached fiduciary duties, prompting residents to reevaluate governance due to rising association fees. The final handover on August 20, 2026, empowers homeowners over shared facilities, symbolizing a hard-won victory for community representation.

Frederick Wells discovered the enormous Cullinan diamond in South Africa in 1905 while working at the Premier Mine. Its exceptional size caught public attention, leading to its purchase by the Transvaal government for King Edward VII. The diamond was carefully cut into several gemstones over eight months, resulting in noteworthy pieces for the British royal collection. Following Edward VII's death, the largest stone was incorporated into the Sovereign's Sceptre.

Random Acts of Flowers Indianapolis marked ten years of service, delivering its 175,000th flower arrangement to Eskenazi Health. This charity reuses donated flowers to create arrangements for hospital patients in need. Volunteers collect flowers from various local sources to prevent waste and support emotional well-being. The organization was founded after a successful fundraising effort in 2016. It aims to continue its work through community partnerships and ongoing donations.