Americas

Chile

At least 112 dead in Chile after forest fires ravage the country

Chile’s President Gabriel Boric warned that the number of victims might rise as rescue services go through the homes that have collapsed because of the flames.

05/02/2024

Culture news

Grammys 2024: Winners and key takeaways from a dramatic evening

Taylor Swift makes history and announces a new album... Barbie triumphant... Killer Mike arrested... The Grammys bring excitement and drama.

05/02/2024

Chile

Dozens killed in Chile as forest fires rage in densely populated areas

President Gabriel Boric warned that the death toll could worsen as four large fires burn in the region of Valparaiso, where firefighters have struggled to reach the most threatened neighbourhoods.

04/02/2024

Earth News

Climate anti-heroes? Celebrities and carbon offsetting, explained

As a slew of A-listers are getting called out for their emissions, many are resorting to carbon offsetting. But is the practice effective in the fight against climate change?

03/02/2024

Culture news

Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in Rocky, dies aged 76

A wealth of tributes have been paid to former NFL player turned Hollywood actor Carl Weathers who starred in 'Rocky', 'Predator' and 'The Mandalorian'.

03/02/2024

Business

Tesla recalls millions of cars over warning light glitch

Tesla has been forced to recall some 2.2 million cars in the US, because of its warning lights' font sizes not being correct.

02/02/2024

Culture news

Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage?

02/02/2024

Business

Tech earnings in focus: Who led the charge – Meta, Amazon, or Apple?

Three tech giants reported results after the market closed. Meta to pay dividend after jump in profits.

02/02/2024

Venezuela

Secret US spying programme targeted top Venezuelan officials

Some of President Maduro's closest allies have been caught up in the investigation, including Alex Saab, the businessman recently released in a prisoner swap.

01/02/2024

Nature

How are sea otters saving California marshland from destructive crabs?

Hunting bans and habitat restoration have brought otters back to save this California marshland.

01/02/2024

Tech News

Social media CEOs testify in heated US Senate hearing on child safety

Social media CEOs testified this week in a heated US Senate hearing on child exploitation.

01/02/2024

Mobility

Are EVs too heavy to be stopped safely by roadside guardrails?

Results from crash testing in the US have raised concerns that electric vehicles may be too heavy to be stopped safely by guardrails on roads.

01/02/2024

Economy

Why did markets fall after Fed meeting and Powell’s remarks?

Why did markets fall after Fed meeting and Powell’s remarks?

01/02/2024

Destinations

Waterfalls, cacao and cenotes: Beyond the Dominican Republic’s beaches

Embarking on a Caribbean getaway in 2024? Prepare to be captivated beyond the sun-kissed beaches.

31/01/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth billions, judge rules

The plan called for Musk to reap billions if Tesla, which is based in Austin, Texas, hit certain market capitalisation and operational milestones.

31/01/2024

Nature

Are insects drawn to light? They're just confused, new research shows

Artificial lights are scrambling insects' navigational systems, new reserach shows.

31/01/2024

Markets

AI giants' earnings: Triumph or trouble for Microsoft, AMD, Google?

The quarterly financial reports from artificial intelligence heavyweights Microsoft, AMD and Google, released yesterday, delivered a mix of unexpected positive outcomes and disappointments.

31/01/2024

Climate

How climate change is hampering discoveries from a doomed ship

Severe storms are another twist in the horrifying tale of these British ships wrecked in the Canadian Arctic nearly 180 years ago.

30/01/2024

Culture news

Jam Master Jay’s murder trial begins in New York, decades after death

The hip-hop star was killed in 2002 at his recording studio at age 37. Two men in his inner circle now face trial, accused of murdering him over a failed drug deal.

30/01/2024

Destinations

Peru: Sandboarding, whale watching and pre-Inca civilisation

From glacier hikes to exhilarating sandboarding, Peru is packed with adventure.

29/01/2024

Nature

Scientists step inside the secret world of tomato communication

Heirloom vs hybrid tomatoes: Scientists find organic plants can fight off caterpillars better.

29/01/2024

Nature

Rainforest rangers are being trained in the Amazon’s tallest treehouse

Education is changing the lives of Indigenous Peruvians in the Amazon.

28/01/2024

USA

Trump ordered to pay $83.3 million in sexual assault defamation case

The former US president has said he will appeal the New York court ruling.

27/01/2024

USA

Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas for first time

Kenneth Eugene Smith lost two final appeals to the Supreme Court and one to a federal appeals court, arguing the execution was a cruel and unusual punishment.

26/01/2024

World News

Ecuadorian government seizes and destroys over 20 tonnes of cocaine

Ecuadorian authorities have started the process of destroying some 22 tonnes of cocaine seized in recent days.

26/01/2024

Economy

Good news for US as growth shows surprise jump

The world's biggest economy grew significantly faster than expected at the end of 2023, making a recession look increasingly unlikely.

25/01/2024