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Culture news

'Romeo & Juliet' stars sue over 1968 film's teen nude scene

The teenagers who are now in their 70's claim the now deceased director Franco Zeffirelli lied to them over whether nude shots would be shown.

04/01/2023

USA

US political stalemate as Republicans fail to elect a House Speaker

It was the first time in 100 years that a nominee for House speaker was not voted to the job in the first round, but the main contender says Donald Trump backs his bid.

04/01/2023

Culture news

Hip-hop pioneers De La Soul to put entire back catalog online

From the digital underground to the overground, the Long Island rappers' are now free of the complex legal wrangling over samples.

03/01/2023

USA

NFL player, Damar Hamlin, in critical condition after collapse

American Football player, Damar Hamlin has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after collapsing during a NFL match.

03/01/2023

Culture news

Earth, Wind and Fire's iconic drummer Fred White dies aged 67

The multiple Grammy award winning musician was a founding member of the band which enjoyed global success during the 1970s and '80s with several soul and RnB hits.

03/01/2023

USA

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

03/01/2023

Climate

Human composting: How to stay green after you hit the grave

New York has become the latest US state to legalise terramation - a way for environmentalists to protect the planet long after they’ve left it behind.

02/01/2023

Culture news

Jeremy Renner is 'too messed up to type' after snow plough accident

Police say the two-time Oscar nominee and Marvel Avengers star appears to have been run over by his tractor after helping free a family member who got stuck in nearly a metre of snow.

02/01/2023

USA

Flood evacuation warnings issued in California

California is the latest US state to fall victim to extreme weather.

02/01/2023

Culture news

The Pointer Sisters singer, Anita Pointer, dies aged 74

The group won three Grammy Awards and had 13 US top 20 hit songs in the 1970's and 1980's.

01/01/2023

Health news

This US lab is modifying pig livers to transplant them into humans

To help people waiting for transplants, US scientists are exploring alternatives like bioengineering organs from animals.

01/01/2023

USA

US House Democrats release Trump's tax returns

US House Democrats released six years of the Republican former president's tax records to the public, disclosing documents he had long fought to keep secret

31/12/2022

Culture news

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler accused of sexually assaulting a minor

Alleged former girlfriend Julia Holcomb claims Tyler assaulted her when she was 16 years old.

30/12/2022

USA

US snow storm: Latest figures take death toll up to 61

The state of New York has been among the worst hit by an extreme winter weather event.

30/12/2022

Moments

Winter storm: What’s it like to be stranded in the US right now?

Not all the stories of Christmas travel chaos have been tales of woe.

29/12/2022

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North America recovers from monster storm

The United States and Canada continue to recover from the monster storm that killed dozens over the Christmas weekend.

29/12/2022

Destinations

How to plan your visit to the US cities hosting the 2026 World Cup

These 11 US cities have plenty to offer post-match.

29/12/2022

Culture news

New York artist turns street scenes into miniature art objects

From the streets to Sotheby's auctions... New York artist turns hip-hop scenes and street corners into miniature art objects.

29/12/2022

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Buffalo residents dig through mounds of snow after monster storm

The monster storm that killed dozens in the US over the Christmas weekend continues to inflict misery on New York State.

28/12/2022

USA

US Congressman-elect George Santos admits lying about his career

A Republican, who is due to take his US House of Representatives seat in January, has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education.

28/12/2022

Money

Mango Markets: Trader who took $110 million from exchange arrested

Avraham Eisenberg was arrested in Puerto Rico on Monday.

28/12/2022

USA

Southwest airlines cancels more flights

Southwest airlines has cancelled thousands of flights in the United States, adding to the country’s travel chaos from the Christmas weekend.

28/12/2022

Money

FTX customers file class action lawsuit against the crypto exchange

The lawsuit is the latest legal effort to lay claim to the dwindling assets of FTX, which is already feuding with liquidators in the Bahamas and Antigua.

28/12/2022

USA

US Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo

Authorities kept people off Buffalo’s snow-choked roads, and officials kept counting fatalities three days after western New York State’s deadliest storm in at least two generations.

28/12/2022

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Watch: Extreme cold snap in US causes travel chaos

Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at San Diego International Airport on Sunday, due to winter storms across the US.

27/12/2022

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Reflecting Pool in US capital covered with ice

People walk over the frozen Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, as a historic winter storm and Arctic blast engulf the US.

27/12/2022