Americas

USA

Orbán says Trump will not sanction Hungary for Russian energy imports

The Hungarian leader said he has managed to convince US President Donald Trump to grant his country a full exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian energy, after detailing to him the dire consequences it would have on the Hungarian people.

08/11/2025

USA

Cornell signs $60 million deal to restore federal funding for research

Cornell has joined the ranks of other top universities, including Columbia, Brown and Pennsylvania, who have made deals with the Trump administration to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding for research projects.

08/11/2025

USA

Senate Republicans decline Democratic offer to reopen the government

Senate Republicans reject Democrat offer to extend health care subsidies for a year in order to reopen the government, as a bipartisan impasse over the longest government shutdown in US history continues and nears the 40-day mark.

08/11/2025

Climate

Climate disinformation surges ahead of COP30

A new report looks at the climate disinformation online ecosystem

08/11/2025

USA

Trump mulls Hungary's request for relief from Russian energy sanctions

In comments on Friday, Orbán said he would present Trump with several "suggestions" for implementing an exemption.

07/11/2025

Climate

Germany pledges support for Brazil's tropical forest protection scheme

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility seeks seeks to leverage investments into €108 billion that can be used to pay 74 developing countries for every hectare of forest they conserve.

07/11/2025

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2026 Grammy nominations: Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nods

Kendrick Lamar tops the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut with seven each.

07/11/2025

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Flight cancellations surge across US amid government shutdown

Hundreds of flights were canceled as the FAA ordered reduced air traffic at major US airports due to the ongoing government shutdown.

07/11/2025

Travel News

US shutdown sparks flight cuts and chaos fears for travellers

The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.

07/11/2025

Climate

Countries pledge billions for rainforest protection fund at COP30

Brazil’s rainforest preservation fund details announced at COP30, draws worldwide support

07/11/2025

USA

US to fill energy void in Europe left by Russia, Secretary Wright says

Speaking to Euronews, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated Washington's willingness to have a long-term energy presence in Europe and highlighted Greece's role as a key hub.

07/11/2025

USA

Trump and leaders of Central Asian countries meet in Washington

Trump hosted the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan in the White House as he looks for ways to diversify Washington’s supply of critical minerals needed for the production of high-technology.

07/11/2025

wellbeing

How scientists are tackling the mysterious autoimmune condition lupus

Lupus, which is difficult to treat and on the rise, is part of the group of autoimmune diseases that affect millions of people worldwide.

07/11/2025

Tech News

OpenAI faces new lawsuits claiming ChatGPT caused mental health crises

OpenAI called the cases 'incredibly heartbreaking' and said it was reviewing the court filings to understand the details.

07/11/2025

Earth News

COP30 explained: What it is, who’s going and why it matters

The annual climate conference will take place in Belem, Brazil, from 10 November to 21 November.

07/11/2025

Business

Musk could become world's first trillionaire in new Tesla pay package

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire after Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion stock compensation plan, despite opposition and declining sales.

07/11/2025

USA

Trump meets Central Asian leaders as US seeks critical rare earths

The White House meeting came after Trump managed to at least temporarily ease tensions between the US and China over the export of rare earth metals, a major source of contention in their trade talks.

07/11/2025

Tech News

How long does it take AI tools to give out harmful information?

AI systems ‘forget’ their safety measures the longer a user speaks to it, making the tools more likely to give out harmful or inappropriate information, a new report found.

06/11/2025

Argentina

Seven healthcare staff on trial again for Diego Maradona's death

Seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death will face a new trial in March after a mistrial for failing to provide adequate care before his death in 2020.

06/11/2025

Travel News

Jamaica tourism rebuilds as December high season approaches

Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December.

06/11/2025

Economy

Supreme Court ruling may push President Trump to new tariff strategy

Donald Trump warns the US could be left 'defenceless' if the Supreme Court overturns his global tariffs — but he still has multiple legal tools to keep taxing imports.

06/11/2025

Climate

Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain

Melissa was one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes to make landfall and brought destructive weather to Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba.

06/11/2025

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Prince William honors global climate innovators in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, the Earthshot Prize brought together Brazilian and global celebrities alongside Prince William, who is in the city for a three-day environmental programme before travelling on to the COP30 UN climate summit.

06/11/2025

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US government shutdown causes major flight delays and cancellation

The ongoing US government shutdown, the longest in history, has disrupted air travel nationwide, leaving thousands of staff unpaid and millions of passengers facing delays.

06/11/2025

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COP30 activists in Belem call for genuine climate action

As COP30 begins in Belem, Brazil, activists highlight slow progress with visual protests, urging leaders for real action as global temperatures worsen.

06/11/2025

Mexico

Mexico President Sheinbaum presses charges after groping incident

Sheinbaum said she felt a responsibility to press charges for all Mexican women, because “If this is done to the president, what is going to happen to all of the young women in our country?”

06/11/2025