Americas

Travel News

Tourists warned against visiting Florida due to ‘openly hostile laws’

They warn that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travellers.

24/05/2023

Climate

Why is Brazil building 'rings of carbon dioxide' in the Amazon?

Scientists are trying to understand whether the world’s most biodiverse forest has a tipping point that could throw it into a state of irreversible decline.

24/05/2023

Brazil

Brazilians protest outside Spanish consulate after Vinicius Júnior's r

The Real Madrid star is a frequent target of insults and taunts for being black by fans of rival teams.

24/05/2023

USA

Controversial Florida Governor DeSantis set to launch presidential bid

Ron Desantis, the controversial US governor behind Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, is set to launch his presidential campaign in a streamed conversation with Elon Musk

24/05/2023

Health news

Brain signals provide clues for treating chronic pain

Researchers have identified an area of the brain associated with chronic pain, raising hopes for new treatments.

23/05/2023

Destinations

Digital nomads: This may be one of the easiest new visas to apply for

Famous for steak and unspoiled beaches, this South American destination has big advantages for tech workers.

23/05/2023

Tech News

Fake image of Pentagon explosion causes real dip on Wall Street

It could be the first instance of an AI-generated image sowing enough confusion to move stock markets.

23/05/2023

Climate

Why are Black children in America more likely to have asthma?

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live.

23/05/2023

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WATCH: Logging enthusiasts gather for Canadian competition

The annual Logger Sports competition gathered hundreds of participants and spectators last weekend in the beautiful town of Kaslo, Canada.

23/05/2023

Climate

US town fights to save beaches from coastal erosion

A New Jersey shore town has been allowed to carry out emergency beach repairs amid a bitter fight with the state over how to protect its coastline from erosion.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-view: Bonnie and Clyde die in a police shootout

On 23 May 1934, two of the most famous outlaws in history - Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow - were killed in a police shootout.

23/05/2023

Guyana

Police in Guyana think school fire that killed 19 girls was malicious

Police in the South American country of Guyana think a fire that resulted in the deaths of 19 schoolgirls in a dormitory was started deliberately.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Ancient tomb of Pre-Colombian Chancay culture leader found in Lima

Archaeologists have recently discovered the tomb of an elite figure from the pre-Hispanic Chancay culture at the Macaton funerary archaeological site in Peru.

23/05/2023

Culture news

How worrying for the art world is the Warhol US Supreme Court ruling?

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the late Andy Warhol infringed on the work of photographer Lynn Goldsmith with his 'Orange Prince' art - should the art world be worried?

23/05/2023

Culture news

Pierce Brosnan showcases deeply personal artworks in solo exhibition

Pierce Brosnan, known for playing James Bond, takes on his most vulnerable role yet, revealing his artistic side in a solo art exhibition.

23/05/2023

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Watch: Thousands in Uruguay take to streets for 'March of Silence'

Thousands of people took to the streets in Uruguay in memory of people who have been missing for decades.

21/05/2023

Argentina

Europe's future football stars vie for U20 World Cup glory

Players from five European nations will look to make their mark in this year's U20 World Cup which kicks off this weekend in Argentina.

21/05/2023

Travel News

Florida beach ranked as the best in US: Here's the full list

Three of the top 10 are in Hawaii and two are in Florida.

20/05/2023

Culture news

Jane Fonda claims director wanted to see her 'orgasm' for a role

The actress claims René Clément made the request during the filming of 1964 thriller Joy House.

19/05/2023

Tech News

OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app on iPhones

The free app of the wildly popular chatbot from OpenAI boasts new features like asking questions using your voice.

19/05/2023

Culture news

Man charged in Wizard of Oz shoe theft investigation

A Minnesota man has been charged after an FBI investigation into the stealing of a pair of red shoes from the Judy Garland classic

18/05/2023

Tech News

Montana's TikTok ban: Can the new law really be enforced?

There are 200,000 TikTok users in Montana as well as 6,000 businesses that use the video-sharing platform. So how can the government enforce the ban?

18/05/2023

Culture news

Oldest Hebrew Bible in existence sells for €35 million

The Codex Sassoon sold for one of the highest prices ever for a manuscript at auction and will be displayed at the ANU Museum in Israel.

18/05/2023

USA

Prince Harry and Meghan in 'near catastrophic car chase': spokesperson

The incident is said to have happened after the couple left an awards ceremony in New York on Tuesday evening.

17/05/2023

USA

Millions killed in aftermath of post 9/11 wars, finds new report

"War’s destruction of economies, public services, and the environment leads to deaths that occur long after bombs drop", wrote the report's authors.

17/05/2023

Tech News

OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls for AI regulation amid fears over harm

The CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has told US politicians regulating AI would be “wise” given the dangers it could pose.

17/05/2023