Americas

Health news

Who is Dr Mehmet Oz, Trump's choice for a key health job?

Surgeon and TV personality Dr Mehmet Oz is the latest figure to be tapped for a role in Donald Trump's second administration.

20/11/2024

USA

Trump nominates former wrestling CEO and TV doctor to cabinet

Donald Trump has nominated three more people for top roles in his administration, but leading jobs including Treasury secretary remain unfilled.

20/11/2024

Art

Painting by René Magritte makes surrealist history at auction

This is the first time that a painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has sold for more than $100 million.

20/11/2024

EuroVerify

No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

20/11/2024

Space

SpaceX launches sixth test flight of Starship rocket

President-elect Donald Trump flew in for the launch in the latest sign of his deepening bond with Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO.

20/11/2024

Europe News

G20 Summit: Brazil's president calls for more action on climate change

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments came the day after representatives of the G20 nations endorsed a joint statement that called for a pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza, an end to the war in Ukraine and other goals.

20/11/2024

Venezuela

US recognises Venezuela's opposition candidate as president-elect

President Joe Biden's administration had previously said González had earned the most votes in the disputed July 28 election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.

19/11/2024

Space

Donald Trump may attend Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship' launch

US president-elect Donald Trump appears to be planning to attend the latest test launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship'.

19/11/2024

Business

Nvidia earnings preview: Another record quarter expected

Investors are keenly awaiting Nvidia's 2025 financial earnings report for its third quarter on 20 November, with expectations of record revenue. Nvidia's performance remains pivotal to AI industry trends and broader tech markets.

19/11/2024

Markets

Tesla shares surge on hopes for self-driving rules relaxation

Tesla may soon overcome a critical regulatory hurdle for its autonomous driving system, with Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump appearing to pay off. If the electric carmaker's Robotaxi services receive regulatory approval, it could usher in another phase of meteoric growth for the company.

19/11/2024

Earth News

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Fracking advocate Chris Wright has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost.

18/11/2024

Economy

G20 billionaire wealth tax plans face resistance

G20 leaders are meeting in Brazil on Monday and Tuesday to agree on a global tax on the world’s 3,300 richest individuals, which could raise up to $250 billion.

18/11/2024

Tech News

What is Bluesky and why are millions of people joining it?

The decentralised social media platform has seen a large uptick in users since the US election.

18/11/2024

Business

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after collapse of JetBlue merger

The budget travel firm was hit hard by the pandemic and a failed merger, leading to mounting losses in recent years.

18/11/2024

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

18/11/2024

Culture news

Watch of captain who rescued Titanic survivors breaks auction record

The gold pocket watch, recognizing bravery of the captain who rescued 700 passengers from Titanic, has set an auction record.

18/11/2024

Culture news

In pictures: Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark wins Miss Universe 2024

She becomes the first Danish contestant to win the long-standing beauty competition, defeating both Miss Nigeria and Mexico in the final round.

18/11/2024

Markets

Markets look ahead: What's in store globally, plus Nvidia's earnings

With key economic data and Nvidia earnings scheduled, this week will provide important signals for global market directions.

18/11/2024

USA

Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary.

17/11/2024

Peru

Joe Biden meets Xi Jinping for final time before leaving White House

Biden was expected to press Xi to use his leverage over Kim Jong Un to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia's war in Ukraine but there were no reports any such talks took place.

17/11/2024

USA

Iran's U.N. Ambassador met with Elon Musk in New York, report suggests

Iran met with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

16/11/2024

Destinations

First time in Brazil? The must-see cities, beaches and nature

Brazil is gearing up to showcase the best of its unique biomes and ecotourism experiences.

16/11/2024

Tech News

Scientist warns AI arms race could be ‘suicide’ for humanity

“Losing control of AGI is just like walking right off a cliff, in which case it's game over for humanity,” warned Max Tegmark.

16/11/2024

Sport

Mike Tyson - aged 58 - loses on points to Jake Paul in Texas

Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Tyson in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion.

16/11/2024

No Comment

125 countries compete in Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries

The grand finale will take place on November 16 in Mexico City, crowning the next Miss Universe.

15/11/2024

Culture news

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A circus act or boxing's new era?

The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked intense debate: is it just a cash-grab spectacle designed for entertainment, or is it a must-watch showdown.

15/11/2024