Rich Booth

Editorial consultant, journalist, news editor@Rich_Booth

Rich Booth is a journalist and editorial consultant for The Independent, specialising in optimisation and growth. Based in London, he works as a news editor and freelance journalist for various publications. As a reporter he specialises in travel and climate journalism. Working on newsdesk, he has covered some of the biggest stories in recent years, including wars, presidential elections, Brexit and covid.

<p>Jared Kushner’s billionnaire playground in Albania is making waves </p>

How Jared Kushner’s plan for a luxury resort is a problem for Trump

In the Albanian city of Vlore, suspicion about Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s luxury resort plans is rife. In Washington, the Democrats fear it would mean foreign influence if Donald Trump wins, writes Rich Booth

<p>Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s famous square and market place at dusk</p>

The African city four hours from London hoping to break records

<p>Crowds of tourists walking by typical venetian buildings near San Marco Square during famous traditional carnival taking place each year in Venice, Italy</p>

Travel

Venice to continue controversial tourist tax

<p>Relatives comfort each other after looking at the damage to their burned home in Chalandri, Athens, on Tuesday</p>

Athens holds its breath as deadly wildfires leave trail of devastation