Americas

Culture news

Hall files for restraining order against bandmate Oates

Divisions have been sown in the 80s pop duo Hall & Oates as a confidential lawsuit continues between the founding pair.

23/11/2023

Food and Drink

US Thanksgiving traditions to make Europeans shudder

From pardoning turkeys to ruining dinner, here are the strangest American thanksgiving traditions that Europeans can't understand.

23/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

Portland is a hive of individuality, creativity and sustainability

In partnership with Brand USA

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance explores Oregan's capital, Portland, a city renowned for its sustainability efforts, and its unique take on art, food, and live music.

22/11/2023

Green News

Millions of litres of oil may have leaked into the Gulf of Mexico

The affected pipeline has been shut down but authorities are still trying to determine the exact location of the oil leak.

22/11/2023

Markets

Nvidia revenue triples on Artificial Intelligence chip rally

Tech giant Nvidia posted record fiscal third-quarter 2023 revenue this week following robust chip demand. Here's why it is the company investors all want a slice of.

22/11/2023

Culture news

The Rolling Stones announce 2024 tour - But what's behind that tongue?

The octogenarians of rock'n'roll are heading to the States next year. Ever wondered what that tongue logo is all about?

22/11/2023

Tech News

Sam Altman rehired as OpenAI CEO just days after firing

It's been quite a week for ChatGPT creator OpenAI. In a dramatic u-turn, ousted CEO Sam Altman has been rehired. And he'll be joined by a new board.

22/11/2023

Money

Binance CEO CZ steps down amid anti-money laundering guilty plea

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ", plans to step down as CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and plead guilty to felony charges.

21/11/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk's X sues media watchdog group over hate speech row

Media Matters has called the lawsuit "frivolous".

21/11/2023

Tech News

What do we know about Emmett Shear, OpenAI's new interim CEO?

OpenAI, the creator of AI chatbot ChatGPT, fired its CEO and co-founder Sam Altman over the weekend. In his place steps Emmett Shear, but who is he?

21/11/2023

Health news

What happens to your brain when your football team wins or loses?

Football fans show different patterns of brain activation depending on a team’s success, a new study on how fanaticism impacts cerebral activity found.

21/11/2023

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Watch: Thanksgiving turkeys prep for White House pardon

Watch as Liberty and Bell get ready for their presidential pardons in Washington.

20/11/2023

Green News

Record heat in Brazil sees Taylor Swift concert postponed

Apparent temperature - a combination of temperature and humidity - hit 59C Friday morning in Rio, the highest ever recorded there.

20/11/2023

Argentina

Who is Argentina's controversial new chainsaw president, Javier Milei?

Europe’s far-right has welcomed the victory of the self-proclaimed "king of the jungle" who is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

20/11/2023

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Watch: 'We are all equal': Thousands take to Rio's streets for Pride

Participants at the 28th edition of the Gay Pride Parade along Brazil's Copacabana beach spoke of the need for respect as equals after years of government prohibiting the rights of the LGBTQA+ community.

20/11/2023

USA

Tributes are flowing for Rosalynn Carter who died on Sunday

Fiercely loyal and compassionate as well as politically astute, Rosalynn Carter prided herself on being an activist first lady while no one doubted her behind-the-scenes influence.

20/11/2023

Argentina

Far-right populist Javier Milei becomes Argentina's new president

The people of Argentina have spoken: TV celebrity-turned-politician Javier Milei will be the next leader of South America's second-largest economy.

20/11/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Miss Nicaragua crowned Miss Universe in San Salvador

Sheynnis Palacios won the 72nd edition of the competition after beating Anntonia Porsild from Thailand.

19/11/2023

Tech News

Ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in discussions to return to company

In an astonishing u-turn, the board of OpenAI, the company behind AI chatbot ChatGPT, are in discussions with fired CEO Sam Altman to return.

19/11/2023

Argentina

Argentina: Voters head to the polls to choose their next president

After 20 years of centre-left governments, Argentina could begin a new political cycle if the far-right candidate and self-described anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei prevails.

19/11/2023

Space

SpaceX launches its giant new rocket - but it's not a total success

The first test flight of the Starship craft in April ended in an explosion soon after liftoff.

18/11/2023

Argentina

Euroviews. The disquieting shadow of Javier Milei looms over Argentine democracy

As the second round of the presidential elections approaches on Sunday, the prospect of Milei's presidency raises each and every red flag, posing a grave threat to Argentina's democratic institutions, Dr Matías Bianchi writes.

18/11/2023

USA

Taiwan envoy says he's hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions

US President Joe Biden is heading back to Washington after attending the annual summit for Asian leaders that was hosted this year in San Francisco.

18/11/2023

Argentina

Who is Argentina's controversial chainsaw presidential candidate?

Calling himself "the king of the jungle" and bringing out a chainsaw during his electoral campaign, Javier Milei is stirring up Argentinian politics at a sensitive time for the Latin American country.

18/11/2023

Tech News

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fired after board of directors loses confidence

Altman, who is a co-founder of the company, was let go after the board found he was not "candid" enough in his communications with them.

18/11/2023

Green News

Climate activists targeted by hacking scheme say public is real victim

The climate activists targeted by the hacking scheme say it had a "completely detrimental, chilling effect" on their work.

17/11/2023