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Biden honours Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

It's the only time President Biden, who is a Catholic, has presented the honour with distinction during his presidency.

12/01/2025

USA

Los Angeles officials say wildfire death toll has risen to 16

Strong winds have been largely blamed for turning the wildfires into infernos that destroyed entire neighbourhoods around a city which has seen no significant rainfall in more than eight months.

12/01/2025

USA

Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures

Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures

11/01/2025

Lifestyle

Pups strut in 2024's most iconic celebrity looks in New York showcase

Pet couturier Anthony Rubio's 2024 Year In Review Showcase in New York featured his pups modelling iconic celebrity looks, including Zendaya, JLo, and Lady Gaga-inspired outfits.

11/01/2025

Home

The €170k AI 'girlfriend' and other weird tech at CES 2025

Innovation can create some life-changing products and others that might not be necessary, as we found out this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

11/01/2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court looks likely to uphold TikTok ban on security grounds

TikTok has been "on notice" since 2020, during Donald Trump's first term, that its sale could be required if it couldn’t satisfy national security concerns.

11/01/2025

USA

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11, officials say

Dozens of blocks of the scenic Pacific Palisades area have been flattened to smouldering rubble while in neighbouring Malibu, blackened palm strands were all that was left above debris where oceanfront homes once stood.

11/01/2025

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Maduro's inauguration sparks controversy in Venezuela

Demonstrators took to the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday in a spontaneous attempt to block Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third term on Friday

10/01/2025

USA

US blocks plea deal for ‘9/11 mastermind’ Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

If Mohammed, the alleged plotter behind the 11 September terrorist attacks, had pleaded guilty on Friday, he could have avoided the death penalty.

10/01/2025

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Maduro's inauguration sparks demonstrations across South America

Protests erupted across Latin America against the controversial inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for a third term.

10/01/2025

Markets

Crude prices rally as US intensifies sanctions on Russian oil

The Biden administration's new sanctions target Russia's oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, shadow fleet vessels, and opaque traders. Oil prices surged, while European equities slid as investors fear tighter global supply.

10/01/2025

Travel News

LA wildfire victims offered free Airbnbs and discounted hotels

Dozens of hospitality and tourism businesses are offering their support to residents and travellers forced to flee from fire-impacted areas.

10/01/2025

USA

Donald Trump to serve no jail time after hush money sentencing

The president-elect will still be inaugurated on 20 January, when he will become the US's first commander-in-chief to carry a felony conviction.

10/01/2025

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Los Angeles fires leave a devastated landscape

Large-scale fires in Los Angeles have forced thousands to evacuate their homes and claimed at least 10 lives,

10/01/2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban law

TikTok's fate arrives at the US Supreme Court in a case that represents a collision of free speech and national security.

10/01/2025

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Trump and Biden pay tribute to Jimmy Carter

In separate ceremonies held on different days, Donald Trump and Joe Biden paid tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, honouring the legacy of the United States' 39th leader.

10/01/2025

Home

CES 2025: The smart glasses set to take on Meta's Ray Bans

Smart glasses are getting big attention at CES 2025, with some set to challenge Meta's Ray-Bans. AI watches for children and adults were also on show.

10/01/2025

USA

Death toll rises to 10 as wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles

At least 10 are believed to be dead as multiple blazes scorch several cities in the Los Angeles County Area in one of the worst outbreaks of wildfires to strike southern California.

10/01/2025

USA

Former US President Jimmy Carter honoured with state funeral

The late US President Jimmy Carter received a funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington DC. All living current and former presidents were in attendance, in addition to foreign dignitaries, to witness the final honouring of the 39th US president.

10/01/2025

Venezuela

María Corina Machado arrested after coming out of hiding

Machado's reappearrance coincided with the announcement of Edmundo González in the Dominican Republic of returning to Caracas to assume the presidency.

09/01/2025

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is in Panama

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González is mobilizing regional backing, asserting he won July’s election over President Nicolás Maduro.

09/01/2025

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Ever more efficient robots at CES

Formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, CES attracts participants and exhibitors from all over the world to Las Vegas.

09/01/2025

Health news

How smoke from LA wildfires is now threatening the health of millions

As major fires spread through Los Angeles, what are the risks of wildfire smoke on people's health?

09/01/2025

Economy

California wildfires damage: What is the economic cost likely to be?

The LA wildfires are expected to cost California at least $135 billion in damages, according to analysts.

09/01/2025

Business

Trump's EV tariff uncertainty clouds 2025 forecast for car companies

Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs is clouding the forecast.

09/01/2025

Earth News

Climate change is a ‘big culprit’ of California fires, say scientists

A cocktail of extreme weather events is turning California’s wildfires into a deadly urban conflagration.

09/01/2025