Americas

Panama

Panama Canal faces tough times as ship crossings dip

The Panama Canal authority says it expects revenue to drop by about €182 million in the next fiscal year, a shipping crossings are impacted by the ongoing drought.

04/08/2023

Earth News

Heart attacks fell after this US city closed a coal plant 7 years ago

One researcher compared the benefits from cleaner air to the health gains people make after quitting smoking.

04/08/2023

USA

Antony Blinken accuses Russia of 'assault' on the world food system

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has accused Russia of an 'assault' on the global food system, saying grain prices have increased by eight per cent since it pulled out of the Black Sea initiative.

03/08/2023

USA

Trump pleads not guilty to charges he tried to overturn 2020 elections

He is accused of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

03/08/2023

Health news

New molecules could ‘fuel revolution in cancer treatment’

The molecules take a unique approach to combat cancer by rewiring mutated cancer-driving genes to self-destruct.

03/08/2023

Culture news

Hollywood strikes: Studios make first steps to negotiate with the WGA

The studios have taken the first tentative steps towards making a deal with the actors and writers union after strikes brought Hollywood to a standstill this summer.

03/08/2023

Tech News

Meta begins blocking news content in Canada over new law

Meta has begun blocking news content in Canada over a new law forcing the company to pay publishers.

03/08/2023

Canada

Canadian PM Trudeau splits from wife after 18 years of marriage

Trudeau, the 51-year-old scion of one of Canada’s most famous politicians, was sworn into office in 2015. Sophie Trudeau is a former model and TV host. The couple were married in 2005

03/08/2023

Culture news

Mexican city bans 'sexist' songs amid growing violence concerns

The ban issued by the council of Chihuahua could target some of Latin pop's biggest stars, whose lyrics are often accused of promoting misogyny.

03/08/2023

USA

Trump to be charged for trying to overturn 2020 election in DC

Trump is expected to be processed by law enforcement, be officially taken into custody and enter a not-guilty plea in front of a judge before being released, so he can rejoin the campaign trail as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024

03/08/2023

Destinations

Want to move to the US? Golden visas offer a way in for the wealthy

How to get a green card by investment and make your American dream a reality.

02/08/2023

Earth News

Deep sea mining fails to get green light at UN debate

Finland, Germany and Portugal were among the countries that blocked deep sea mining licences.

02/08/2023

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Watch: Elves, queens on parade in El Salvador national celebrations

Each year processions, children's events and sporting competitions are held as part of the festivities, typically under an increased police presence

02/08/2023

Business

Fitch's move to downgrade US credit rating angers the White House

The White House has reacted sharply to a move by Fitch to downgrade the United States' credit rating, describing it as "arbitrary".

02/08/2023

USA

NASA reassured after detecting signal from Voyager 2 probe

NASA has been reassured after detecting a signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact with the probe about a week ago.

02/08/2023

USA

Trump indicted over bid to overturn 2020 election

The former US president's resistance to Joe Biden's legitimate victory culminated in a deadly attack on Congress by a horde of his supporters.

02/08/2023

Ecotech

A giant ‘sun umbrella’ could stem global warming, new paper claims

We might one step closer to a giant solar shade that could help cool the Earth.

01/08/2023

Health news

Borax challenge: TikTok’s latest life-threatening body cleanse trend

TikTok videos promoting the ingestion of a powdery laundry detergent have gone viral, with users falsely claiming that the substance isn’t toxic.

01/08/2023

Health news

US launches new studies to test long COVID treatments

Around 36 million people are estimated to suffer from long COVID across Europe.

01/08/2023

Culture news

HBO's 'Euphoria' star Angus Cloud found dead at California family home

No cause of death has been given, but the young actor's family said he had been struggling with his father's recent death.

01/08/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The last Playboy Club hops off

On this day in 1988, the last Playboy Club closed in Lansing, Michigan, bringing to an end nearly 30 years of the iconic nightspot.

31/07/2023

USA

Step inside the murky world of radical Orthodox influencers

A small, slick contingent of young Orthodox stars are harnessing social media to spread extreme messages around the globe.

31/07/2023

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Watch: high temperature killing Florida's coral reefs

Record seawater temperatures in recent days have resulted in widespread coral bleaching in Florida's coral reef, the third largest in the world.

30/07/2023

Climate

Arizona’s homeless fear burns as outside surfaces heat up to 82C

Homeless people are some of the most vulnerable to death during a heatwave. This what it's like living in an encampment in Phoenix, Arizona.

30/07/2023

Colombia

Son of Colombia's president arrested as part of money laundering probe

Nicolas Petro, son of the Colombian president, was detained by the police on Saturday on money laundering and illicit enrichment charges. The arrest comes as part of a high-profile probe, stemming from accusations made by his ex-wife earlier this year.

29/07/2023

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X marks the spot: New logo appears on top of Twitter HQ

X marks the spot: New logo appears on top of Twitter HQ

29/07/2023