Americas

Health news

‘Game changer’: New contraceptive can switch sperm off on demand

Scientists hope their findings will pave the way to a contraceptive pill that men could take shortly before sex.

15/02/2023

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WATCH: Samba brings performers worldwide to Rio de Janeiro

Brazil is gearing up for another all-singing and dancing celebration. A style of samba known as "passista" is also popular among international visitors, who share Brazil's love of dancing and participate in the carnival parades.

15/02/2023

Tech News

Elon Musk gave €1.82 billion of Tesla stock to charity last year

The world’s second-richest man and CEO of Twitter has pledged to give away at least half of his wealth by the time he dies.

15/02/2023

Culture news

Baldwin film 'Rust' will resume production despite lawsuits

The Hollywood Western suspended production in 2021 after its cinematographer was killed when a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin went off unexpectedly.

15/02/2023

Culture news

New York Fashion Week 2023: Rodarte and Siriano's new collections

Big, bright and brash is how New York likes to think of itself and this year's fashion week has certainly lived up to city's reputation with some innovative designs and dressmaking.

15/02/2023

USA

Gunman kills three people and injures more at Michigan university

A gunman opened fire Monday night at Michigan State University, killing three people and wounding five more, before fatally shooting himself after an hours-long manhunt.

14/02/2023

USA

Aliens aren't behind recent sightings in US airspace: The White House

After a surreal weekend, in which three aerial devices were downed over America, National security spokesman John Kirby put rumours to bed of extra-terrestrial involvement but said the US has uncovered a Chinese intelligence-gathering programme.

14/02/2023

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Watch: Lunar New Year celebrations in New York

No Comment brings you vivid pictures of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in the Big Apple.

13/02/2023

Culture news

Rihanna's showstopping Super Bowl baby bump reveal

Rihanna wore a puffy, bright red jumpsuit with tight, rubbery garb underneath that showed a baby bump that fueled a wave of social media speculation until the big revelation.

13/02/2023

Culture news

De La Soul co-founder Dave 'Trugoy the Dove' Jolicoeur dies aged 54

Jolicoeur co-founded the Long Island trio alongside Posdnuos (Kelvin Mercer) and Maseo (Vincent Lamont Mason Jr), and went on to make their name in the late eighties and early nineties

13/02/2023

USA

Kansas City Chiefs pull off dramatic comeback to win Super Bowl 57

The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a thrilling late comeback to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the Super Bowl.

13/02/2023

World News

US jet shoots down 'unidentified object' over Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday that on his order a U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” that was flying high over the Yukon territory.

12/02/2023

USA

FBI finds new classified document during search of Pence home

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has directed his legal team to continue to cooperate with the DOJ and “to be fully transparent through the conclusion of this matter,” his adviser says.

11/02/2023

USA

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace

US shoots down 'high-altitude object' over Alaskan airspace

10/02/2023

Culture news

French DJ Snake to join Rihanna at Super Bowl

Very few European artists have had the honour of being invited to play at what's arguably the most iconic US sporting event.

10/02/2023

Green News

More than 500 sea lions die from bird flu in Peru

Local authorities have warned people and their pets to avoid contact with the animals on the beach.

10/02/2023

USA

Chinese balloon was on a spy mission, US officials confirm

The Chinese balloon shot down last week had crossed America on a spy mission, US officials confirm.

10/02/2023

USA

Beijing calls US claims over 'spy' balloons 'information warfare'

Beijing has dismissed American accusations that a downed Chinese balloon was part of an extensive surveillance program,

09/02/2023

Travel News

Watch these ice canoe racers brave freezing temperatures in Canada

This race is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival and is an annual tradition in the Canadian province.

09/02/2023

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Residents scramble to find their personal belongings

At least 36 people have died in Peru after heavy rain triggered the landslides that buried five gold-mining villages in the south of the country.

08/02/2023

Culture news

LeBron James: The rise and rise of the NBA's all-time leading scorer

LeBron James has made history, becoming the NBA's all-time career leading scorer, overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. Let's take a look at his rise to superstardom and his mark on the cultural map.

08/02/2023

Culture news

Gustavo Dudamel leaves LA for move to New York Philharmonic

The famous Venezuelan conductor is leaving Los Angeles after being wooed east to the Big Apple.

08/02/2023

Tech News

Microsoft revamps Bing search engine with ChatGPT technology

Microsoft is rolling out ChatGPT technology to its search engine, Bing.

08/02/2023

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Landslides in Peru killed 36 and swept mud and rocks into villages

At least 36 people have died after landslides in southern Peru swept mud and water into villages.

08/02/2023

USA

'Finish the job': Biden urges rivals to work together, in SOTU speech

President Biden sought to prove to a skeptical nation that his stewardship has delivered results both at home and abroad.

08/02/2023

Green News

Does Daylight Savings Time reduce energy consumption?

Clock changes were originally introduced to save energy, but the results have been inconclusive ever since. Now some countries are looking to get rid of them entirely.

07/02/2023