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WATCH: Brazil soapbox lovers challenge each other in traditional race

Enthusiasts of gravity racers or soapboxes - motorless vehicles which are raced on a downhill road - face each other in a race in Brazil's Belo Horizonte during the Virada Cultural festival.

21/08/2023

Argentina

Don't cry for Milei, Argentina: Peso plunges after populist's triumph

Populist Javier Milei won the Presidential primary poll in Argentina, triggering turmoil in financial markets.

21/08/2023

USA

Tropical Storm Hilary lashes Mexico and California

Forecasters said Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing floods, mudslides, high winds, power outages and the potential for isolated tornadoes.

21/08/2023

Canada

Tens of thousands flee wildfires in Spain and Canada

Tens of thousands forced to flee as wildfires continue to rage on the Spanish island of Tenerife and in Canada's North West Territories

19/08/2023

Earth News

Should ‘super emitters’ be taxed for climate impact of their income?

The richest 10% of US households responsible for 40% of the country’s emissions, a new study reveals.

19/08/2023

USA

US, Japan and South Korea agree Pacific security pact

“The purpose of our trilateral security cooperation is and will remain to promote and enhance peace and stability throughout the region,” the leaders said in a joint statement.

19/08/2023

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WATCH: The search for victims of Hawaii's fire continues

Rescue workers from across the US are using tracker dogs as they search for the remains of the fire's victims. The authorities have warned the death toll is expected to rise.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS

Hundreds of communities across the US were found to have drinking water contaminated with dangerous levels of PFAS.

18/08/2023

Health news

Pig's kidney continues to work in brain-dead man for over a month

The body of a 57-year-old man declared brain dead was donated by his family to scientists pioneering the use of animal organs in transplant surgery.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Entire city evacuated as Canada’s record wildfire season blazes on

What’s behind Canada's fires and is climate change to blame?

18/08/2023

Haiti

Maui emergency management director resigns citing health reasons

Herman Andaya has faced fierce criticism for failing to activate disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response. He says the sirens would have caused further panic and driven residents towards the fire.

18/08/2023

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WATCH: Fire engulfs bus on Argentinian highway

A large bus caught fire on Wednesday on a busy highway in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires.

17/08/2023

Culture news

Dolly Parton to release 'Let It Be' featuring two Beatles members

The upcoming 49th album for the country star has a tracklist to die for.

17/08/2023

Canada

20,000 Canadians ordered to evacuate Far North city due to wildfires

More than 200 wildfires have already burned a widespread area of the Northwest Territories. There were 1,067 active wildfires burning across Canada as of Wednesday.

17/08/2023

Travel News

Should tourists stay away from Maui after deadly wildfires?

A company that held a charity snorkeling tour near burned out Lahaina later has since issued an apology.

17/08/2023

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Watch: Luz del Mundo followers shed tears for their imprisoned leader

Followers of the La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) church gather in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, where the Christian group has its international headquarters.

16/08/2023

Earth News

Dogs, cats and love birds rescued from the ashes of Hawaii wildfires

As people fled the fires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but thousands remain lost.

16/08/2023

USA

Death toll from Hawaii wildfires surpasses 100, more victims expected

Authorities in Hawaii are trying to establish how the deadliest US wildfires in over a century started as the number of fatalities rises to over 100 with many more victims expected in the coming days.

16/08/2023

Climate

NASA: 2023 could break heat records - and 2024 will be even hotter

The biggest impacts of El Niño will be felt between February and April, NASA warns.

15/08/2023

Earth News

Can AI help eliminate polluting contrails from planes?

Contrails were slashed by 54% in this AI experiment - but we shouldn’t use it as an excuse to fly more.

15/08/2023

Earth News

Major win: Young climate activists score historic victory in US court

Young environmental activists have prevailed in a first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana.

15/08/2023

USA

Trump indicted for fourth time in Georgia election meddling case

Donald Trump and 18 allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state, with prosecutors using a statute normally associated with mobsters to accuse the former president, lawyers and other aides of a “criminal enterprise” to keep him in power

15/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: 54 years of Woodstock

On this day in 1969, arguably the most legendary music festival of all time kicked off, catching the attention of those looking for an escape from a tumultuous world.

15/08/2023

Scenes

Meet the crew saving the world's most endangered marine life off the coast of Mexico

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

14/08/2023

Earth News

Hawaii wildfires: What caused the deadliest US blaze in a century?

Many are questioning if more could have been done to prevent such death and destruction.

14/08/2023

Argentina

Argentina: Populist Javier Milei gets most votes in primary election

Far-right populist Javier Milei rocked Argentina’s political establishment Sunday by emerging as the biggest vote-getter in primary elections to choose presidential candidates for the October general election in a nation battered by economic woes.

14/08/2023