Americas

Health news

Long COVID sufferers at higher risk of heart problems and death

New research reveals the alarming effects of long COVID, including higher mortality rates and long-term health risks including heart problems.

14/03/2023

Culture news

Ruth E. Carter becomes first Black woman to win two Oscars

Ruth E.Carter's wish is that her historic win at the Academy Awards will offer more opportunities to women of colour.

14/03/2023

USA

US and UK to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia

US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the biggest defence material agreement for Australia since WW2.

13/03/2023

Mobility

Hydrogen-powered aviation gets airborne with successful test flight

The test flight of an adapted ATR-72 regional airliner was hailed as a breakthrough moment for hydrogen as a fuel for aircraft in the near future.

13/03/2023

Culture news

The best memes and where to stream the films from this year's Oscars

Missed the Oscar ceremony? We've got the best moments here, and where to stream every winning film.

13/03/2023

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WATCH: Migrants demand entrance at US-Mexican border

Hundreds of migrants of different nationalities arrived at the dividing line between Mexico and the US, where a barbed wire and hundreds of border control police blocked their access.

13/03/2023

Cinema

Scream saga's latest film beats US box office records

'Scream VI' - the sixth installment in the popular horror franchise - beat its predecessors at the North American box office, marking a new dawn for the series

13/03/2023

Culture news

Here are 15 of the best celebrity looks at 2023 Oscars

From stunning gowns to tuxedos, Euronews Culture ran its critical eye over the celebrity catwalk to present our pick of pack from the 95th Academy Awards.

13/03/2023

USA

AUKUS: Biden to announce Australia submarine deal in San Diego

The secretly brokered AUKUS deal included the Australian government’s cancellation of a €61.5 billion contract for a French-built fleet of conventional submarines, which sparked a diplomatic row within the Western alliance that took months to mend.

13/03/2023

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Naked cyclists hit the streets in Brazil to protest about road safety

A few dozen cyclists, naked or scantily clad, gathered on the largest avenue in Sao Paulo to raise awareness on the fragility and insecurity of bicycle users in the city.

12/03/2023

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Floods hit the Californian town of Kernville after breaks its banks

Another powerful storm pummelled California overnight into Saturday, forcing thousands to evacuate and resulting in at least two deaths

12/03/2023

Tech News

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse exposes tech start-ups' fault lines

The SVB's failure is the largest since the 2008 financial crisis. Tech startups and venture capitalists are worried it might cost the sector dearly.

11/03/2023

Money

Silicon Valley Bank failed. Here's how and why it happened

Here's what to know about why SVB failed, who was affected most, and how it may or may not affect the wider banking system.

11/03/2023

Money

Silicon Valley Bank collapse the largest since 2008 financial crisis

The US, and the technology sector which were among its biggest customers, face another Lehman Brothers moment with the failure of SVB.

11/03/2023

USA

European Commission president debates electric vehicles with Biden

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met with US President Joe Biden on Friday in an attempt to diffuse a transatlantic trade spat over subsidies for the green economy

11/03/2023

Culture news

Which country has won the most foreign language film Oscars?

From the most well known European cinema superpowers to small countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina or Hungary, cinema from the old continent has always figured highly among the favorites in the foreign language film category at the Oscars.

10/03/2023

Green News

Cocaine cat: Escaped wild cat discovered with drugs in its system

The cat was rescued after escaping its owner. It will now live at Cincinnati Zoo.

10/03/2023

Health news

New York rats are catching multiple COVID variants

The study authors warn more research is needed to see if new strains of COVID could be evolving within rat populations that could one day pose a risk to humans.

09/03/2023

Culture news

What's in the box? Inside the 2023 Oscars giftbag

Plastic surgery and a plot of land in Australia - here's what's in the ultimate swag bag for this year's Oscars.

09/03/2023

USA

Slap fighting: Is it the next big sport or just stupid?

The craze started in Eastern Europe and produced some viral video stars, now the UFC is selling slap fighting in America as the next big thing.

09/03/2023

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

08/03/2023

Food and Drink

Founder of sandwich shop that inspired hit TV series 'The Bear' dies

Chicago restaurant Mr. Beef was the inspiration and setting for the hit FX show The Bear last year. The founder and co-owner passed away this week.

08/03/2023

Culture news

US Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison honoured with new stamp

US author Toni Morrison has been immortalised on a stamp, which was unveiled by the US Postal Service during a tribute on Tuesday.

08/03/2023

Mexico

Two of the four Americans kidnapped in Mexico found dead

Two of the four citizens captured in Mexico by the cartel last week have been found dead, the two survivors are back in the US.

08/03/2023

Canada

EU Commission President asks Canada for lithium and more Ukraine aid

As the only supplier of lithium in the northern hemisphere, Canada is key for the EU's energy transition away from fossil fuels.

08/03/2023

USA

Upholding women's rights is 'not a charity' its a must says Guterres

Guterres called on nations to promote greater inclusivity for women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, he also called out the spread of misogyny on social media as well as a wide gender gap in the growing field of artificial intelligence.

07/03/2023