Americas

USA

Harris-Trump presidential debate: Six key takeaways for Europeans

The outcome of November's presidential election is expected to have huge implications for Europe's security and economy.

11/09/2024

Health news

Weight-loss drug 'safe and effective' for kids as young as 6

Novo Nordisk asked US regulators to approve the drug for children ages 6 to 11. In the EU, it's available for adolescents as young as 12.

11/09/2024

Earth News

Trump falsely claims immigrants are eating pets in debate with Harris

‘There have been no credible reports of pets being harmed’, officials say.

11/09/2024

Mobility

First aircraft faults, then Starliner. What's going on at Boeing?

Boeing has been criticised after a series of technical issues. Aviation experts say fixing the company’s profit-first culture could help them to avoid future problems.

11/09/2024

Markets

Wall Street stocks finish mixed after Trump-Harris US election debate

Asian benchmarks dipped after Wall Street's mixed finish following Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's open US election debate.

11/09/2024

USA

Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Kamala Harris for US president

The singer has 283 million followers on Instagram and her post received over two million likes in just half an hour.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris slams Trump over economy and immigration in heated debate

The former US president was on the defensive as moderators fact-checked his statements during the two presidential hopefuls' debate in Philadelphia.

11/09/2024

USA

Harris and Trump to square off in crucial US presidential TV debate

The debate will be the first since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential election — and the first time the two candidates have met.

10/09/2024

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Paraguay River at lowest water level in more than a century

A powerful drought in the Amazon rainforest led to the lowest water levels on the Paraguay River in more than a century.

10/09/2024

Nature

Why a Tree Army is stepping in to protect greenery in Mexico City

These vigilante citizens are making up for government inaction by ‘liberating’ trees with sledgehammers.

10/09/2024

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Brazilian footvolley dog Floki stuns crowd

Floki, a border collie, becomes a footvolley star, teaching beachgoers how to play their own game.

10/09/2024

Lifestyle

Here's what you missed at New York Fashion Week 2024

In recent days, New York City has seen top brands like Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Carolina Herrera unveil their latest collections on the runway as part of New York Fashion Week. Here are our highlights.

10/09/2024

Lifestyle

Meet Floki: The dog who became viral for his crazy volleyball skills

A 3-year-old border collie named Floki has become a viral sensation in Brazil, dazzling fans with his impressive footvolley skills on Rio’s beaches.

10/09/2024

Space

What we know about Polaris Dawn, SpaceX's riskiest manned mission yet

A new SpaceX mission will take its crew through a radiation belt to a higher orbit to perform a test spacewalk in new space suits.

10/09/2024

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein in intensive care after emergency heart surgery

The jailed movie mogul was said to be a "train wreck" health wise earlier this year and has used a wheelchair at recent court hearings. He was in custody in New York while awaiting a retrial in Manhattan that is tentatively scheduled to begin on 12 November.

10/09/2024

Culture news

Tributes paid to actor James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader

The Oscar winning American actor with the unmistakable baritone gave voice to Darth Vader, one of the cinema's most famous villains.

10/09/2024

Art

How Diego Rivera designed a place to honour Mexico's pre-Hispanic art

The Anahuacalli Museum in Mexico City, envisioned by Diego Rivera to preserve Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

10/09/2024

Europe News

EU must play 'leading role' in Venezuela, says opposition journalist

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his upstart campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.

10/09/2024

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WATCH: Mexicans march against controversial election bill

Judges, ministers, workers of the judiciary and the opposition marched Sunday against the proposed overhaul of Mexico’s judiciary.

09/09/2024

Culture news

Oscar-winning 'My Heart Will Go On' lyricist Will Jennings dies at 80

The American lyricist wrote more than 500 songs for some of the world's most legendary singers, including Céline Dion, Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow - and became known as a maestro of cinematic ballads.

09/09/2024

Tech News

Google faces antitrust lawsuit in the US over digital advertising tech

Google faces yet another antitrust lawsuit in the US after a major defeat over its search engine dominance in August.

09/09/2024

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar to headline 2025 Super Bowl half-time show

One of rap's biggest stars will headline next year's Super Bowl half-time show, the biggest sports event in the US. It draws tens of millions of viewers - as well as being broadcast around the world.

09/09/2024

Destinations

How a trip to the equator flipped my world upside down

Like a golden thread circling the Earth, the equator sprinkles a bit of tourist magic in 11 countries.

08/09/2024

Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate granted asylum in Spain

Former Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled into exile after being granted asylum in Spain.

08/09/2024

Europe News

US Supreme Court judge says German socialite gifted him €810 tickets

US Justice Samuel Alito disclosed that he accepted concert tickets worth €810 from a German princess, according to a new financial disclosure form.

07/09/2024

Space

Boeing's beleaguered Starliner capsule returns to Earth without crew

Boeing's first astronaut mission ended with an empty capsule, with two test pilots having to stretch their stay on the ISS for longer than expected.

07/09/2024