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15 expert-checked places to see the 2026 total solar eclipse in Spain, Iceland and Greenland

From Arctic fjords and volcanic craters to medieval castles and coastal cliffs, here's where to get a clear line of sight to the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Thríhnúkagígur: The only volcano on Earth where you can descend into a magma chamber

Thríhnúkagígur is a volcano near Reykjavík in Iceland with an empty magma chamber decorated with vivid colors that scientists and tourists can access via an open cable elevator.

LiveScience

‘Beautiful but precarious’: Photographer captures Earth’s fragile systems hanging by a thread

Nature photographer Jon McCormack warns the Earth's vital systems are 'changing faster than we realise’.

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Lionesses lessons from World Cup qualifying: Hampton and Russo shine with winning blueprint

England still need to learn how to play to their strengths when handling physical and organised teams such as Iceland

The Guardian - UK

Sarina Wiegman warns ‘there are no easy games’ as England edge past Iceland

Alessia Russo’s 21st-minute goal was her 30th for the Lionesses in their 500th match.

The Independent UK

England do just enough as Russo seals Women’s World Cup qualifying win over Iceland

Alessia Russo scored the only goal of the game and Hannah Hampton made a number of key saves as England battled to a 1-0 win in Iceland

The Guardian - UK

Iceland v England: Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifier – as it happened

Russo’s first-half strike seals victory over Iceland to maintain England’s 100% record in World Cup qualifying

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Is Iceland vs England on TV? How to watch Lionesses in Women’s World Cup qualifier

The Lionesses face Iceland in their fourth World Cup qualifier after continuing their perfect start with a win over Spain in midweek

The Independent UK

England face landmark 500th game in Iceland as Wiegman warns against slips

Sarina Wiegman has urged England to make their win over Spain ‘even more valuable’ by beating Iceland in what will be the Lionesses’ 500th match

The Guardian - UK

How whaling evolved from its Basque origins into a vast global business

The earliest documentary evidence of organised whaling dates back to the 11th century in the Basque Country. From there, the activity spread rapidly across the ports of the Bay of Biscay, from Galicia to Labourd in France, and then across the Atlantic to countries such as Brazil and Iceland.

The Conversation

Lionesses mark 500th game with special shirt

England Women will celebrate their 500th international with a commemorative shirt and celebrations honouring past and present Lionesses

FourFourTwo

Mads Peter Iversen Captured 48 Landscape Photos That Feel Like Scenes From A Fantasy Film

Mads Peter Iversen doesn’t just photograph landscapes; he builds entire moods around them. Based in Denmark, the full-time photographer is drawn to places that already feel larger than life, from Iceland and the Faroe Islands to Norway, Italy, the British Isles, and the quieter corners of his home country. But…

Bored Panda

In brutal -22°C winds, this photographer captured a stunning Arctic fox portrait using Canon's pro full-frame DSLR

Captured in remote northwest Iceland, this striking wildlife image reveals the harsh reality of Arctic conditions – and the skill required to shoot in them

Digital Camera World

Watchdog bans first ads under new ‘less healthy’ food rules

Lidl and Iceland are the first retailers to fall foul of the new rules, which came into effect at the beginning of this year.

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The Independent UK

Lidl and Iceland ads banned under new ‘less healthy’ food rules

Lidl and Iceland are the first retailers to fall foul of the new rules, which came into effect at the beginning of this year

Digital Camera World

Really bad at photography? It's your time to shine with this once-in-a-lifetime $50,000 Icelandic photo opportunity!

Icelandair seeks a "truly terrible" photographer for a media campaign and the shoddy shooter will get a travel-expenses-paid trip to Iceland and a whopping $50,000 for their amateur work

Space

From spa to boat party: 10 epic events for the Aug. 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in Spain and Iceland

Experience the Aug. 12, 2026 total solar eclipse from Spain and Iceland with festivals, spa sessions and skywatching events along the path of totality.

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Why Iceland's search for a "really bad photographer" actually makes sense

The unusual job ad might be telling us something about photography in 2026.

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The Independent UK

Björk to host ‘eclipse rave’ in Iceland this summer

Attendees will experience a ‘brief moment of complete darkness’ during DJ sets

The Guardian - UK

Iceland chain offers job to man sacked by Waitrose after confronting shoplifter

Iceland’s chair Richard Walker says Walker Smith is ‘welcome to a job with us’ as public fundraiser hits £7,500

The Guardian - UK

Bay Collective to buy Sunderland Women and sets ambitious target

Sunderland’s women’s team are to be taken over by the multi-club ownership group Bay Collective, subject to league approval

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89 Pics Of Iceland That Look Like They Were Taken On Another Planet By This Photographer

Iceland has no shortage of dramatic landscapes, but in the hands of photographer Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson, the country feels almost otherworldly. Through sweeping aerial shots, moody volcanic terrain, winding rivers, remote churches, wild horses, and coastlines that seem untouched by time, Gunnar captures Iceland in a way that feels both…

Evening Standard

Iceland boss demands pepper spray and batons for guards after Clapham mob chaos

It follows scenes of chaos on Clapham High Street earlier this week as throngs of youths targeted shops

Evening Standard

Shop security guards should carry truncheons to tackle crime, Iceland boss says

Lord Walker of Broxton, executive chairman of Iceland, told The Times ‘just one incident of violence against my staff is too many’.

The Independent UK

Iceland boss: Security guards should carry truncheons and pepper spray to fight retail crime

Lord Walker of Broxton, executive chairman of Iceland, told The Times that ‘just one incident of violence against my staff is too many’

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