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Bahamas

Charles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip

Britain’s King Charles has previously called slavery the “darkest days” of British history, and will address colonial issues at each stage of the trip.
Britain’s King Charles has previously called slavery the “darkest days” of British history, and will address colonial issues at each stage of the trip.

King Charles heads to Caribbean as calls for slavery reparations grow

King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a biennial get-together of international organisations the king heads on Nov 1 to 4.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will attend a biennial get-together of international organisations the king heads on Nov 1 to 4.

Spanish prosecutors back abuse probe into singer Julio Iglesias

Two women allege they suffered sexual abuse and forced labour while working at the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias’ properties.
Two women allege they suffered sexual abuse and forced labour while working at the Spanish singer Julio Iglesias’ properties.

Plumbing the pirate shipwrecks of an infamous Nassau Cove

An undated image of the burned hull of an 18th century shipwreck from the golden age of piracy, off of Nassau, the Bahamas.
An undated image of the burned hull of an 18th century shipwreck from the golden age of piracy, off of Nassau, the Bahamas.

Bahamas police release Michigan man after his wife vanishes at sea

Recovery operations are conducted by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in the Marsh Harbour area of Abaco, April 10, 2026, for Michigan woman Lynette Hooker, who went missing at sea over the weekend in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas.  Royal Bahamas Defence Force/Handout via REUTERS
Recovery operations are conducted by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in the Marsh Harbour area of Abaco, April 10, 2026, for Michigan woman Lynette Hooker, who went missing at sea over the weekend in the Abaco Islands, Bahamas.  Royal Bahamas Defence Force/Handout via REUTERS

Police arrest Michigan man after wife's Bahamas disappearance

Bahamas heads for early election on May 12

Bahama’s Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Bahama’s Prime Minister Philip Edward Davis addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2025. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Crude tanker reports suspected hull breach after blast near Iraq port

Hideki Matsuyama edges out Alex Noren in play-off to win Hero World Challenge

Winner Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lining up a putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course on Dec 07, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. He beat Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off after they finished level on  22-under 266.
Winner Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lining up a putt on the 12th hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge 2025 at Albany Golf Course on Dec 07, 2025 in Nassau, Bahamas. He beat Sweden's Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off after they finished level on  22-under 266.

Bahamas plans tougher smuggling laws as US presses migration issue

FILE PHOTO: The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis attends the 44th Regular meeting of CARICOM at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, February 16, 2023.   REUTERS/Dante Carrer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The Bahamas' Prime Minister Philip Davis attends the 44th Regular meeting of CARICOM at Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, February 16, 2023.   REUTERS/Dante Carrer/File Photo

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