Their boat capsized off West Africa's Atlantic coastline, which has emerged as a primary point of departure for migrants aiming to reach Europe. View on euronews

Spain’s marine rescue service on Thursday said that more than 550 migrants have reached its Canary Islands in boats over the past two days.

In the Netflix series La Palma, a Norwegian family goes on holiday to the Canary Islands when a young researcher discovers alarming signs of an imminent volcanic eruption. Cumbre Vieja is an active volcano on La Palma,

The latest deadly wreck in the Atlantic Ocean involved as many as 50 migrants, mostly Pakistanis, attempting to reach Spain's Canary Islands. Moroccan authorities rescued some survivors, while others perished in the tragedy.

A dust storm is likely to cause unsettled conditions in two popular holiday destinations in the Canary Islands, the state weather agency has warned. The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET for the Canary Islands) issued a weather update forecasting light calima (dust storms) in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.

Government officials in Turks and Caicos said Friday that debris from a SpaceX rocket test that went awry fell over the Caribbean islands but that there have been no reported injuries so far and only minimal damages to property.

Frank Rothwell rowed across the Atlantic twice in his 70s, rowing all day, every day, for more than 50 days.

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Two friends currently battling the Atlantic Ocean as part of an enormous 3,000-mile challenge for charity have passed the halfway point.

Since our last roundup, the World's Toughest Race has a winner, two soloists have almost finished, and a new duo has taken to the Atlantic.

The four men, from Plymouth, who were competing in the extreme mission, say they are lucky to be alive - after a 12ft marlin weighting 300lbs skewered their vessel. It pierced a substantial hole in one of the cabins just inches away from the leg of the boat's skipper.

Feat of endurance carried out in memory of daughter of crew member with aim of raising €500,000 for children’s heart charities