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WATCH: Mexican revellers take to the streets in Day of the Dead parade

Families in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca have been celebrating the annual 'Muerteada' for as long as they can remember.

02/11/2023

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WATCH: Venezuelans rally to demand release of all political prisoners

Some 50 people gather in a Caracas square to demand the release of political prisoners. "We have been waiting 22 years for a Christmas without political prisoners," says aunt of a policemen imprisoned after a failed coup against former President Hugo Chavez in 2002.

02/11/2023

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Watch: Mexicans remember their ancestors on the Day of the Dead

Families usually hold vigils for and share a meal with their dead, who, according to tradition, pay them a visit at night, entering the land of the living.

01/11/2023

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Hex and the city: New Yorkers enjoy a ghoul's night out for Halloween

It may not have looked like it to a casual observer, but this year's Village Halloween parade was celebrating a "return to normalcy" after the pandemic.

01/11/2023

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Hollywood actors on strike dress up for Halloween

Hollywood actors on strike dress up for Halloween as they picket line in front of the studios.

01/11/2023

USA

Biden and Xi set to meet later this month in San Francisco

A senior White House official said that Beijing and Washington had an "agreement in principle" for the two leaders to meet and were "still working on important details to be able to finalise this project".

01/11/2023

Tech News

Tesla wins trial over fatal crash in US involving Autopilot

Tesla won a victory in one of the trials over Autopilot, its controversial driver assistance system.

01/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

The Californian coast: inspiring musicians and artists since 1906

In partnership with Brand USA

After an earthquake hit San Francisco in 1906, artists were called to populate the Californian coast, transforming it into an artistic mecca for those who like to surf.

01/11/2023

Moments

US digital nomads are flocking to this affordable Mexican beach city

Under-the-radar Mazatlán is becoming a hub for US digital nomads.

01/11/2023

Business

WeWork files for bankruptcy: reports

US office-sharing firm WeWork is reportedly filing for bankruptcy as early as next week, after being buffeted by a chain of financial woes.

01/11/2023

Tech News

Google defends paying to make it the default search engine on devices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended his company’s practice of paying Apple and other tech companies to make Google the default search engine on their devices.

31/10/2023

Culture news

Stars of 'Friends' break silence over death of Matthew Perry

In a joint statement the remaining cast said they're "utterly devastated."

31/10/2023

Earth News

In pictures: A power plant is toppled to make way for renewables

Energy produced by nearby offshore wind farms will power local homes and businesses.

30/10/2023

Tech News

Biden makes new rules for AI over safety concerns

US president Joe Biden signs order to guide the development of AI.

30/10/2023

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Watch: Matthew Perry dies at age 54

Matthew Perry fans paid their respects to the late actor by placing flowers in front of the "Friends" apartment building on Sunday.

30/10/2023

Climate

Pumpkin crops decimated by extreme weather in the US

Will climate change make Halloween pumpkins a thing of the past? US farmers say there's 'no future' for their trade.

30/10/2023

Culture news

Fans aim to break record for biggest Spider-Man gathering in Argentina

In a spectacular display of Spidey spirit, more than a thousand Argentines swung into action at the iconic Obelisk monument in Buenos Aires with the goal of snatching the world record for the most Spider-People gathered at one event.

30/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How 'The War of the Worlds' terrified radio listeners

30 October 1938: When a radio broadcast convinced people that aliens were invading

30/10/2023

Art

Art for dogs? Mexico museum welcomes pets to new exhibition

Mexico City’s Museo Tamayo has put together a modern art exhibition for the enjoyment of humans and their furry friends.

29/10/2023

Lifestyle

Study finds that hot yoga can alleviate symptoms of depression

A new study has found that regular practice of hot yoga can boost your mood.

29/10/2023

Culture news

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated 'Friends' star, dead at 54

The show business site TMZ reported the television star had apparently drowned at his home in Los Angeles.

29/10/2023

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A giant puppet called Little Amal visits the US-Mexico border

Little Amal represents a girl from Aleppo in Syria driven from her home by conflict. She visited the border to draw attention to the issues surrounding migration.

28/10/2023

Health news

Promising new vaccine offers hope of breaking cocaine addiction

The vaccine is designed to help produce anti-cocaine antibodies in the body of a person who is chemically dependent on the substance.

28/10/2023

USA

Maine mass shooting suspect found dead, ending manhunt

The town of Lewiston had been on lockdown as police and FBI agents hunted the man wanted for the deaths of 18 of its residents.

28/10/2023

Earth News

Why is this Irish climate startup spreading concrete dust on farmland?

Concrete dust could permanently sequester up to 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

27/10/2023

Business

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried takes the stand in fraud trial

The crypto magnate has testified without the jury present so the judge can decide which parts of the testimony to allow. The case has been called one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.

27/10/2023