Americas

USA

Trump criticises Harris' remarks on Israel-Hamas war

Vice President Kamala Harris said on Thursday that Israel has a right to self-defence, but qualified that with, "how it does so matters".

26/07/2024

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California wildfire tripled in size 'sparked by man with burning car'

Northern California wildfire that tripled in size in one day was started by a man who pushed a burning car into a gully, according to authorities.

26/07/2024

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Venezuela’s presidential candidates wrap up election campaigns

Sunday’s election presents the ruling United Socialist Party with its most challenging electoral test in decades. Following years of boycotting elections, the main opposition parties have united behind a single candidate, González.

26/07/2024

Earth News

In pictures: California wildfire triples in size overnight

Drought conditions and climate change have created a volatile environment which has made wildfires more destructive and harder to control.

26/07/2024

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Protesters rally in Washington during Biden's meeting with Netanyahu

The protesters poured red liquid onto the street, saying it symbolised the blood of those killed in Gaza.

26/07/2024

Space

NASA: No return date yet for Boeing astronauts stranded on ISS

Two test pilots have been stuck on the International Space Station for more than a month longer than planned as tests are carried out on their craft.

26/07/2024

USA

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president

Harris has now gathered the public support of more or less the entire Democratic elite, cementing her status as the party's presumptive nominee.

26/07/2024

Culture news

Video game performers begin strike over AI concerns

A new wave of strikes has erupted in Hollywood, this time over the use of artificial intelligence in the video games industry.

26/07/2024

World News

US arrests Sinaloa drug cartel leaders after they turn themselves in

The capos belonging to one of Mexico's most powerful and violent organised crime syndicates surrendered themselves in Texas.

26/07/2024

USA

UN chief calls for action to curb extreme heat

The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for international cooperation to meet climate targets and to better protect billions exposed to the effects of extreme heat.

26/07/2024

USA

It is time to end the war in Gaza, Harris tells Netanyahu

The Democratic presidential contender has held "frank and constructive" talks with the Israeli PM.

26/07/2024

Business

Will finance ministers finally agree a global billionaire tax?

Officials from the twenty biggest global economies are today discussing plans for a levy on the world’s 3,000 richest people.

25/07/2024

Culture news

'Inside Out 2' becomes the highest-grossing animated film of all time

'Inside Out 2' has officially become the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It has overtaken 'Frozen II', which has held the record since 2019.

25/07/2024

Nature

Why have sharks in Brazil tested positive for cocaine?

The concentration of the drug was up to 100 times higher than previously observed in other marine life.

25/07/2024

World News

Russian and Chinese bombers caught by NORAD near Alaska

The joint US-Canada aerospace defence command said that the activity isn't a "threat" but that it will continue to monitor movement near North America and meet "presence with presence".

25/07/2024

USA

Biden delivers first speech since dropping re-election bid

The outgoing president alluded only indirectly to his reasons for standing down, telling US citizens that "nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy".

25/07/2024

Tech News

What would a Kamala Harris presidency mean for tech?

Tech titans have rallied to support Donald Trump, but Kamala Harris is also a long-time friend of tech. Where would she stand as president?

25/07/2024

USA

Project 2025: The ultra-radical gameplan for a second Trump presidency

Coming in at 900 pages long and with backing from across the right, an extreme plan to remake the US system has Donald Trump's opponents terrified.

24/07/2024

USA

IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City aimed for the 2034 Winter Games to prevent any commercial and logistical conflicts with the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

24/07/2024

USA

Israeli PM Netanyahu to address US Congress amid ceasefire talks

Netanyahu's visit to Washington comes as the toll of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza nears 40,000, according to the territory's Health Ministry.

24/07/2024

Tech News

Deepfake claiming Kamala Harris was a sex worker debunked

Less than a day after her first speech as the presumptive Democratic nominee, a deepfake depicting the US vice president as a sex worker have begun circulating online.

24/07/2024

Markets

Big tech shares set to waver as Tesla and Alphabet disappoint markets

The two major tech earnings are pressuring Wall Street, with futures pointing to a lower opening on Wednesday. The souring sentiment may ripple through the European markets as LVMH also failed to cheer investors.

24/07/2024

Lifestyle

Mattel launches its first blind Barbie doll

The doll’s features are both intended to accurately reflect a blind person, as well as be engaging for children who are blind or have low vision.

23/07/2024

Markets

What to expect from Tesla results? Energy storage and AI in focus

Tesla’s revenue for the second quarter may continue declining amid a slowdown in sales. However, the development of robotaxis and energy storage may become the focal point for its market valuation.

23/07/2024

Markets

Alphabet earnings: Key metrics focus on Google Cloud and ad revenue

Alphabet is set to report its second-quarter earnings later today, with artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and advertising revenue remaining key focuses. Wiz walked away from a $23 billion deal with Google hours before the earnings release.

23/07/2024

USA

Harris praises Biden's legacy in first speech post-endorsement

Harris still has to be formally nominated by the party at its convention in Chicago in a few weeks' time, and it is not yet known if she will face a challenger.

22/07/2024