Americas

Brazil

Thousands of fans queue for hours to pay their last respects to Pelé

Thousands of people queued to enter the ground of Pele's former club Santos in order to pay their respects to the world-famous player. The Brazilian icon died last week aged 82.

03/01/2023

USA

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

02/01/2023

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Coffin of Brazil football hero Pelé carried onto stadium pitch

The coffin of Brazilian football great Pelé on Monday was carried into the Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, where he will lie in state.

02/01/2023

Mexico

14 dead after armed men attacked Mexican prison next to US border

At least 24 inmates escaped from a Mexican prison after armed men attacked the facility on New Year’s Day.

02/01/2023

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

Brazil

Lula promises to 'end devastation era' when swearing in for his term

Fighting back tears and breaking with some of the traditions, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as Brazil's president for the third time on Sunday. In a day busy with an number official duties, Lula and his team made sure his first day in office was filled with symbolism.

02/01/2023

Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil's president

The veteran left-wing politician, known widely as Lula, also led the country between 2003 and 2010 and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in last October's elections.

01/01/2023

Brazil

Brazil's Lula sworn in as president for third time

Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro is believed to have flown in a Brazilian military jet to Florida at the end of December.

01/01/2023

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Watch: Revellers around the world ring in the New Year

The ball dropped on New York City's iconic Times Square as huge crowds counted down the seconds into 2023, culminating in raucous cheers and a deluge of confetti glittering amid jumbo screens, neon, pulsing lights and soggy streets.

01/01/2023

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

30/12/2022

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Brazil honours Pelé at monuments and stadiums

Monuments in Rio de Janeiro and the Santos stadium lit up in honour of Pelé, after his death on Thursday.

30/12/2022

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

Culture news

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death

Pelé Museum attracts visitors in Brazil following the icon's death. The Brazilian football star died on Thursday evening at the age of 82.

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

Brazil

Fans gather outside Brazil hospital where the 'king of football' died

Considered by many the biggest football player of all times,'eternal king' Pelé dies in Sao Paulo hospital aged 82. With his big smile and warming attitude Pelé was adored not only by his fans at home, but around the entire globe.

30/12/2022

Brazil

Tributes to Pelé pour in

Tributes to Pelé have been coming in from across the footballing world.

29/12/2022

Brazil

Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82

Pelé's daughter wrote on Instagram: “We love you endlessly. Rest in peace."

29/12/2022

Brazil

Brazilian football legend Pele dies aged 82

The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021.

29/12/2022

Experiences

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