Americas

USA

Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Trump Hotel kills one, injures seven

A Tesla Cybertruck explosion near Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel left one dead and seven injured as authorities investigate terrorism links and the identity of the truck's renter.

02/01/2025

USA

New Orleans car attack investigated as 'terrorism', authorities say

At least 15 people were killed and 35 others injured on Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Wednesday as a driver intentionally hit a crowd of people celebrating the New Year.

02/01/2025

USA

FBI finds 150 homemade bombs in Virginia, one of largest seizures ever

The prosecutors believe it is "the largest seizure by number of finished explosive devices in FBI history."

01/01/2025

No Comment

Copacabana Beach lights up as millions celebrate New Year in Rio

Rio de Janeiro threw Brazil’s main New Year’s Eve bash on Copacabana Beach, with barges shooting off 12 minutes of fireworks.

01/01/2025

Destinations

Why you should visit Saba, the unspoiled tiny island of the Caribbean

The small island of Saba might just be the last unspoiled Caribbean destination - and it feels a world away.

31/12/2024

Earth News

Looking back on US President Jimmy Carter’s pioneering green vision

The former president, who has died aged 100, famously installed thermal solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979.

31/12/2024

Culture news

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement after 8 years

One of Hollywood's most bitter and long-running separation battles has come to an end with Angelina Jolie announcing her divorce from fellow actor Brad Pitt.

31/12/2024

Business

Boeing shares see a fall after jet crash disaster in South Korea

The cause of Sunday's crash in which all 175 passengers and four of the six crew aboard the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 flight remains under investigation.

31/12/2024

USA

US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’

The US Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations and documents in what they labelled a ‘major cyber incident’.

31/12/2024

Culture news

Judge charges five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne

An Argentinian judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of former One Direction star Liam Payne.

31/12/2024

Lifestyle

Chess superstar reconciles with federation after dress-code dispute

World chess number one Magnus Carlsen announced his return to play in this year’s final World Blitz Championship after the International Chess Federation (FIDE) conceded “elegant minor deviations” during tournaments.

30/12/2024

No Comment

Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the New Year

Afro-Brazilians paid tribute to their sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration on Rio's famous Copacabana beach.

30/12/2024

No Comment

Massive waves pound Peruvian coast

Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life.

30/12/2024

Peru

Large waves kill three along South American coastline

Fishing boats capsized along the Peruvian coastline as waves were reported to be as high as four metres. Dozens of ports also had to be closed.

30/12/2024

Earth News

Is the Amazon rainforest reaching a ‘long-feared tipping point’?

Governments have historically viewed the Amazon as an area to be exploited, with little regard for sustainability or the rights of its Indigenous peoples.

30/12/2024

Residences

Can home-swapping find you friendship and love like in The Holiday?

Is home-swapping solely for the mad and the brave - or is there more to be found?

30/12/2024

USA

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at home at age 100

Carter was in the White House from 1977-1981 and lived longer after his term in office than any other US president.

29/12/2024

Canada

Flights suspended at Halifax airport after landing incident fire

An Air Canada plane experienced problems landing at Halifax airport, skidding down the runway before part of the aircraft caught fire.

29/12/2024

USA

Norway's chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over his jeans

Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competitions.

29/12/2024

USA

Homelessness in the US reaches record high as housing costs bite

The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.

28/12/2024

Space

NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe made close approach to the Sun

Scientists hope the data from Parker will help them better understand why the Sun's outer atmosphere is hundreds of times hotter than its surface.

28/12/2024

Brazil

At least 10 dead after bridge in northern Brazil collapses

Police operating on the border of the northern states of Maranhao and Tocantins said four trucks, two cars and two motorcycles fell into the river.

28/12/2024

Lifestyle

Would you buy and wear an adult nappy to a concert?

It would be great to start this article with a diaper joke, but the only one we know stinks...

27/12/2024

No Comment

Visit the White House with its thousands of Christmas decorations

A drone films the interior of the White House showing the glittering Christmas decorations throughout the historic residence.

26/12/2024

Health news

What's the lastest on the ongoing US bird flu outbreak?

From a state of emergency in California to the recent death of a house pet in Oregon, here are the latest updates on the US bird flu outbreak.

26/12/2024

Tech News

How AI could be a game changer for students with disabilities

Schools are still learning how to harness artificial intelligence to help students with disabilities.

26/12/2024