Americas

Earth News

Why are 100 of Washington D.C.’s iconic cherry trees being cut down?

Beloved social media star ‘Stumpy the Cherry Blossom’ is among the casualties.

26/03/2024

Scenes

WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

In partnership with Media City

Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

25/03/2024

Climate

‘Taylor Swift effect’ pushes Brazil to take action on heat waves

The death of Ana Clara Benevides during a heat wave in November has led to almost 100 bills aiming to enshrine water access into law.

25/03/2024

Business

Boeing CEO to depart after five turbulent years for company

Boeing's reputation has been rocked by plane crashes and manufacturing defects since 2018.

25/03/2024

Health news

Surgeons perform world's first pig kidney transplant into a human

Surgeons in the US carried out the first genetically-edited pig kidney transplant into a living recipient.

22/03/2024

Markets

Reddit’s market value climbs to almost $10 billion following IPO debut

Social platform Reddit saw its stocks skyrocket after offering formerly private shares for public purchase.

22/03/2024

Tech News

Apple sued by US government for monopolising smartphone market

The US Justice Department announced a sweeping lawsuit over Apple monopolisation of smartphones.

21/03/2024

Earth News

Euroviews. It’s the Amazon’s turn to lead on global climate action

It seems easier to resign ourselves to a world marked by constant climate catastrophes than to imagine a reality in which our economies and energy systems are released from the shackles of the fossil fuel industry, Colombian President Gustavo Petro writes.

21/03/2024

Culture news

Character actor M. Emmet Walsh dies aged 88

The US actor was in more than 100 films, including 1982 sci-fi classic ‘Blade Runner’ and 2019’s breakout murder mystery ‘Knives Out.’

21/03/2024

Health news

Global fertility rates will see 'dramatic decline' by 2100

Fertility rates in European countries are already below the global average, with the rates based on the number of children a woman will have in her lifetime.

21/03/2024

Economy

Fed clears path for rate cuts: Powell lifts stocks and gold higher

The Federal Reserve has set the stage for interest rate cuts later this year, indicating a shift from its long-standing restrictive policy. March's FOMC meeting kept rates stable but hinted at three cuts in 2024. The projection spiked investor confidence, pushing the S&P 500 and gold to record highs

21/03/2024

Space

US and Japan scramble to urge UN ban on nuclear weapons in space

The US and Japan are backing a UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space.

20/03/2024

Health news

New drug candidates may help immune system detect HIV-infected cells

New drug candidates could “unmask” HIV-infected cells that evade the immune system.

19/03/2024

Travel News

Why is Galapagos doubling its entry fee for tourists?

The changes will come into force in August.

19/03/2024

Tech News

What were the key takeaways from Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon?

The interview has set social media abuzz. Here are some of the most important things we learned from Elon Musk's interaction with Don Lemon.

19/03/2024

USA

Impossible for Trump to post bond in New York fraud case: Lawyers

The former US president claimed that he had more than $400 million in cash last year. Yet, courtroom defeats have left him in financial trouble.

19/03/2024

Tech News

Supreme Court ruling may set standards for free speech in digital age

A US Supreme Court ruling in a social media case could set standards for free speech in the digital age.

18/03/2024

Business

Reddit's fans set to grabbit as supporters pile in for stock

The social media platform plans to go public on Thursday looking to raise up to $748 million through the sale of 22 million shares.

18/03/2024

Work

New four-day week plans announced in the US. This is how it would work

US senator Bernie Sanders has put forward a bill that would give workers an extra day off at the weekend, cutting the 40-hour workweek to just 32.

18/03/2024

Business

Criminal fraud trial of UK tech star Mike Lynch to kick off today

The US criminal trial was delayed during a civil proceedings about the alleged fraud in London that culminated in a judge siding with HP.

18/03/2024

Destinations

Brazil’s best spots for nature, adventure and wildlife spotting

Beyond culture and carnivals, Brazil's beautiful natural landscapes are a growing draw for tourists.

17/03/2024

Ecotech

Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves

Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves.

15/03/2024

Health news

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours

A new strategy to attack aggressive brain cancer shrank tumours in two early tests.

15/03/2024

Earth News

This town’s €550K storm barrier was washed away within days

US coastal communities are turning to sand and steel barriers to protect themselves from climate-intensified storms.

14/03/2024

Space

SpaceX's mega rocket test flight ends with loss of spacecraft

The rocket and futuristic-looking spacecraft towers 121 metres, easily exceeding NASA’s past and present moon rockets.

14/03/2024

Climate

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods?

14/03/2024