Americas

Argentina

Argentina: Voters head to the polls to choose their next president

After 20 years of centre-left governments, Argentina could begin a new political cycle if the far-right candidate and self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei prevails.

19/11/2023

Space

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket - but it's not a total success

The first test flight of the Starship craft in April ended in an explosion soon after liftoff.

18/11/2023

Argentina

Euroviews. The disquieting shadow of Javier Milei looms over Argentine democracy

As the second round of the presidential elections approaches on Sunday, the prospect of Milei's presidency raises each and every red flag, posing a grave threat to Argentina's democratic institutions, Dr Matías Bianchi writes.

18/11/2023

USA

Taiwan envoy says he's hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions

US President Joe Biden is heading back to Washington after attending the annual summit for Asian leaders that was hosted this year in San Francisco.

18/11/2023

Argentina

Who is Argentina's controversial chainsaw presidential candidate?

Calling himself "the king of the jungle" and bringing out a chainsaw during his electoral campaign, Javier Milei is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

18/11/2023

Tech News

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fired after board of directors loses confidence

Altman, who is a co-founder of the company, was let go after the board found he was not "candid" enough in his communications with them.

18/11/2023

Earth News

Climate activists targeted by hacking scheme say public is real victim

The climate activists targeted by the hacking scheme say it had a "completely detrimental, chilling effect" on their work.

17/11/2023

USA

TikTok bans videos promoting Osama bin Laden’s ‘letter to America’

A 21-year-old letter from Osama bin Laden blasting the US for its support for Israel went viral on social media, as young Americans said it revealed a truth they were never told before.

17/11/2023

Culture news

Serena Williams to be inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame

The tennis star and civil rights activist join eight other already announced nominees.

17/11/2023

Business

Google: US rounds off antitrust case against tech giant

The US government wrapped up its main arguments against Alphabet on Thursday, as part of a trial in which the Justice Department is seeking to prove Google’s monopoly and abuse of power. Similar cases have taken place in Europe, where the tech giant’s practices are under scrutiny.

17/11/2023

No Comment

Watch: Guatemalan river harbours 3% of the world's plastic waste

In Guatemala, most towns and villages have no rubbish collection system. Inhabitants throw their garbage directly into the river or into illegal dumps.

16/11/2023

Travel News

Horse breaks free in plane forcing pilot to make a U-turn

According to air traffic control recordings, the horse freed itself within 30 minutes of takeoff.

16/11/2023

Business

Biden-Xi meeting: These are the biggest takeaways

The leaders of the world's largest economies left with friendly words and a set of agreements after their highly anticipated meeting.

16/11/2023

No Comment

Watch: Amnesty International places mock body bags outside White House

Paul O’Brien, the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, said Amnesty organised the demonstration to bring attention to the loss of life across the besieged territory.

16/11/2023

Business

Thousands of Starbucks employees strike over work conditions

Thousands of Starbucks workers are going on a one-day strike, Euronews Business looks at why.

16/11/2023

Tech News

US adopts new rules to eliminate internet access discrimination

The new rules allow US regulators to examine whether an internet service provider knowingly discriminated against a community in how it built, upgraded or maintained internet access.

16/11/2023

USA

Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping try to restore stability

The talks took place at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.

16/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

Austin, Texas: the live music capital of the world

In partnership with Brand USA

Known as the live music capital of the world, Austin is a must-see for melody lovers and also foodies.

15/11/2023

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WATCH: US demonstrators ahead of President Xi Jinping arrival

Hundreds of protesters clashed Tuesday afternoon ahead of President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival to San Francisco.

15/11/2023

Culture news

Watch: Formula 1 meets golf in wacky Netflix Cup ahead of Las Vegas GP

PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau and Formula One driver Pierre Gasly combined their professional sport talents at the Netflix Cup on Tuesday, ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

15/11/2023

Business

Google CEO returns to court to defend technology company

Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, returns to court to defend internet company for second time in two weeks.

15/11/2023

USA

Biden and Xi arrive in San Fransisco ahead of much anticipated meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in San Francisco for a much-anticipated China-US summit with his American counterpart Joe Biden.

15/11/2023

Earth News

Why has a pond in Hawaii turned bright pink?

The fairytale-like transformation of a pond at the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge was first noticed in late October.

14/11/2023

Economy

US CPI inflation data: Why does it matter?

US inflation in October fell below market expectations causing stocks and bonds to rally whilst the dollar and US Treasury yields weakened.

14/11/2023

Nature

World-first reserve created for whales that fight CO2 with their poop

Dominica is treating its sperm whales like ‘citizens’ with a world-first marine protected area.

14/11/2023

Mexico

Protests erupt in Mexico as first non-binary magistrate found dead

Jesús Ociel Baena, Mexicos's first openly non-binary magistrate, was found dead at home on Monday, sparking protests from the LGBTQ+ community in Mexico City.

14/11/2023