Americas

Musica

Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera: 'Champion' breaks new ground

Musica is granted backstage access at New York's Metropolitan Opera for the rehearsals of 'Champion,' the modern masterpiece that reflects the Met’s vision for the future.

26/10/2023

Business

Who is Ted Pick, Morgan Stanley's new CEO?

After 33 years with the Wall Street giant, Pick will take over as CEO at the start of next year.

26/10/2023

Earth News

Amazon River drought is exposing ancient rocks with human faces

Record low river levels led to the strange discovery in Brazil, where public authorities are delivering food to isolated residents.

26/10/2023

Economy

US economy grows by almost 5% in third quarter

The US economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace.

26/10/2023

Culture news

What are the most banned books in US prisons?

The list of the most sanctioned titles includes a ramen cookbook and Amy Schumer’s memoir.

26/10/2023

Culture news

Scientists unveil reconstructed face of Peru's most famous mummy

In a remarkable unveiling, the potential true appearance of "Juanita," Peru's iconic mummy has been revealed: a teenage Inca girl sacrificed more than half a millennium ago on the lofty Andean peaks.

26/10/2023

Business

Autoworkers reach deal with Ford in step towards ending strikes

The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

26/10/2023

Mexico

Hurricane Otis batters the Mexican resort city of Acapulco

The storm brought down power lines, damaged buildings and left almost a million people without electricity or communications. It is not yet known how many people have been injured.

26/10/2023

USA

A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18 in Maine is still at large.

US authorities carried out a massive manhunt in Maine for an Army reservist who they say killed 18 people and wounded 13 more.

26/10/2023

Notes From The Usa

Baton Rouge: The multi-ethnic US city with 'a very different flavour'

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance explores the influence of Creole and Cajun cultures on the songs and the seafood coming out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

25/10/2023

Home

This 3D-printed house could resist a 9.0 magnitude earthquake

A house that could resist earthquakes was built in Guatemala in 26 hours using a 3D printer.

25/10/2023

Health news

Poison specialist charged with poisoning his wife with gout medication

The poison specialist and former Mayo Clinic medical resident has been charged with fatally poisoning his wife with medication prescribed for gout.

25/10/2023

Tech News

Social media platforms are being sued for harmful effect on children

Lawyers claim social media uses addictive algorithms to hook young people on potentially harmful content, putting profits before mental health.

25/10/2023

Venezuela

Machado claims win in Venezuelan opposition's presidential primary

Ex-lawmaker Maria Corina Machado has claimed victory in the Venezuelan opposition primary, a position which would potentially allow her to challenge longtime socialist president Nicolas Maduro next year.

24/10/2023

Argentina

Argentine minister upsets far-right populist in first round elections

Economy Minister Sergio Massa surprisingly beat the eccentric far-right populist Javier Milei in the first round of Argentina's presidential election.

23/10/2023

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Watch: Hurricane Norma makes landfall in Mexico as Category 1 storm

The storm came ashore about 25 kilometres northwest of Cabo San Lucas, gradually weakening from a Category 3 as it approached land.

22/10/2023

Earth News

Coal from this Colombian mine arrives in Europe ‘tainted with blood’

Indigenous communities living by the Swiss-owned Cerrejón mine in Colombia describe their suffering over the past 40 years.

21/10/2023

USA

US and EU show unity in face of Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine conflicts

President Joe Biden welcomed European Union leaders at a moment when domestic US political chaos risks further destabilising international relations.

20/10/2023

USA

US: Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker

Republicans in the US dropped Jim Jordan as their nominee for House speaker after the Trump-ally failed on a third ballot.

20/10/2023

Travel News

This airline is boarding window seat passengers first to save time

The window seat just got even better under this airline’s new tried and tested policy.

20/10/2023

USA

Aid to Ukraine threatened by war between Israel and Hamas

War in Israel favours Russia but the US has the financial muscle to fight on both fronts, Natasha Lindsteadt, Professor of Politics at the University of Essex tells Euronews.

20/10/2023

Economy

Why did $500 million in cash get stuck at Argentina’s main airport?

Argentina has seen a storm of dollar withdrawals ahead of the presidential election this weekend.

20/10/2023

USA

Israel-Hamas war expected to overshadow EU-US summit in Washington

The EU’s top officials will head to Washington Friday for the first official summit between the two sides in over two years and at a time when the issues seemingly continue to pile up.

19/10/2023

Earth News

Hawaii’s ancient trees bring ‘hope’ following devastating wildfires

Efforts to revive Lahaina’s surviving trees have included trucking in water, applying compost extract and testing soil.

19/10/2023

Culture news

Burt Young, who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies in LA aged 83

Young was best known for playing the mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner man and and brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise.

19/10/2023

Tech News

NYC mayor uses AI to make robocalls in different languages

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been using artificial intelligence to make robocalls that contort his own voice into several languages he doesn't actually speak.

18/10/2023