Americas

Earth News

Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects

Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.

01/08/2025

Culture news

Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

The singer shared his diagnosis in an Instagram post celebrating the end of his Forget Tomorrow tour.

01/08/2025

Economy

'Liberation Day' 2.0: What's coming and who will feel it the most

Trump’s sweeping package of tariffs, released on so-called "Liberation Day", targeted nearly every corner of the globe. Now, after months of pauses and delays, it’s soon set to come into force.

01/08/2025

Markets

Microsoft surpasses $4 trillion valuation after stellar earnings

Microsoft revealed for the first time that Azure, the engine of its AI ambitions, now pulls in more than €65 billion a year — cheering investors.

31/07/2025

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WATCH: 'Pennywise' the sea turtle released back into Atlantic

An adult loggerhead sea turtle weighing 137 kilograms has been released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from injuries sustained in a boat strike off Florida’s coast.

31/07/2025

Culture news

Keanu Reeves set to receive stolen Rolex watches from Chilean police

Keanu Reeves will soon be able to wear his stolen Rolex watches again after Chilean authorities announced the Canadian actor had identified the luxury timepieces from items snatched during a series of high-profile robberies in December 2023.

31/07/2025

Chile

Chile, New Zealand renew tsunami warnings as risk fades in most places

The danger from Wednesday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake appeared to be subsiding in most places, but Chile kept alerts at the highest level for most of its lengthy Pacific coast while New Zealand renewed a warning to avoid the water.

31/07/2025

World News

Trump threatens trade deal over Canada's plan to recognise Palestine

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday that his country would recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September.

31/07/2025

Tech News

Is AI causing mass layoffs at tech companies? Kind of, experts say

Large tech companies have laid off staff, citing advances in AI. Experts say reality is more complicated.

31/07/2025

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Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert

Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.

31/07/2025

Health news

US government launches health data tracking initiative with Big Tech

The programme aims to bring US health care into the digital age, but online privacy advocates raised concerns about how Americans' data could be used.

31/07/2025

USA

US Treasury sanctions Brazilian judge overseeing Bolsonaro's trial

US President Donald Trump also signed an executive order that effectively implements the 50% tariff announced earlier this month, which he had explicitly linked to Bolsonaro's case.

31/07/2025

Business

Seven all-American products that are actually 'Made in Europe'

Trump’s tariffs are aimed at ostensibly boosting US production and fostering a “local for locals” sensibility. Except, it turns out that several American product staples are actually... "Made in Europe"?

31/07/2025

USA

Three killed after explosion rips through Nebraska biofuels plant

The blast at around noon on Tuesday shredded the top of the plant's tall tower, exposing mangled concrete and rebar, while the metal walls and roof of the building below were crumpled and charred.

30/07/2025

Economy

Trump announces tariffs on India and penalty for Russian imports

Ahead of Friday's new tariff package, Trump announced that a 25% tariff would be imposed on India along with another unspecified penalty for importing Russian oil and weapons despite US sanctions.

30/07/2025

USA

ChatGPT launches 'study mode' to encourage responsible academic use

The tool aims to help students analyse and understand material, rather than simply providing them with the answers.

30/07/2025

USA

Trump says Epstein 'stole' young female staff from Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump says pair fell out because Epstein poached staffers including the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused the disgraced financer of sexual abuse.

30/07/2025

USA

EU and Arab League reaffirm support for two-state solution

The European Union and Arab League expressed support for a seven-page document agreed at the United Nations conference, which calls for a two-state solution and the end of Hamas' rule.

30/07/2025

USA

Gunman who killed four in New York targeted NFL headquarters

Investigators believe Shane Tamura was trying to get up to the NFL offices after shooting several people in the lobby of the building at 345 Park Avenue but entered the wrong lift.

29/07/2025

Health news

Want to age well? These are the 3 things you must do

A new study confirms that staying sharp as you age is tied to eating well, staying physically active, and stimulating your brain.

29/07/2025

USA

Gunman kills four at Manhattan office building in New York City

The suspect fatally shot himself after killing four people, including an off-duty police officer, at a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper on Monday.

29/07/2025

USA

At least two dead in shooting at Nevada casino, police say

The Grand Sierra Resort claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

28/07/2025

USA

Hurricane Iona forms after strengthening in central Pacific Ocean

Iona emerged on Sunday from a tropical depression and was about 1,440 kilometres southeast of Honolulu, the US National Hurricane Centre in Miami said.

28/07/2025

Earth News

Brazil brings COP30 to Belem to highlight poverty and climate risks

In Belem, the UN climate summit will bring global leaders face to face with the harsh realities of climate change and inequality.

28/07/2025

Tech News

How can people fight back against AI deepfakes? More AI, experts say

The best tool to fight back against fake videos generated by artificial intelligence is AI itself, experts say.

28/07/2025

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Mexico City hosts festival celebrating 700 years of Tenochtitlan

Mexico City commemorated the 700th anniversary of its founding on Saturday with a series of public events and performances that celebrated its Indigenous heritage and historical roots.

28/07/2025