Americas

Rethink

Why electric cars are not a solution to fighting climate change

To fight climate change, carmakers want to sell us ever more technological and ecological vehicles like electric cars. For Paris Marx, this approach is wrong.

23/01/2024

Culture news

Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night', dies aged 97

Famed Canadian filmmaker and producer Norman Jewison has died aged 97, his publicist has announced. Jewison directed classics such as 'Moonstruck', 'In The Heat Of The Night', 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'The Thomas Crown Affair'.

23/01/2024

Climate

Why is this giraffe going on a 40-hour journey across Mexico?

Benito the giraffe is on a journey to central Mexico, where the weather feels more like home.

23/01/2024

Earth News

Nature-loving hiker dies in ‘whiteout conditions’ in the US

‘If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us’ said Christopher Roma, one of almost 100 people to die during the extreme winter storms.

22/01/2024

USA

Trump rival drops out of presidential race

“I just want to thank Ron and congratulate him on doing a very good job,” said Trump. “He was very gracious, and he endorsed me. I appreciate that.”

22/01/2024

Haiti

Pope Francis pleads for the release of the six nuns kidnapped in Haiti

Speaking on Sunday from the window of the Apostolic Palace, he prayed for the release of the group of people, including six nuns, who were kidnapped in Haiti last week.

21/01/2024

Culture news

Julio Iglesias detained at Punta Cana with 42kg of food in luggage

The Spanish singer had his enormous haul of food taken away by authorities in the Dominican Republic after a check on his arrival at Punta Cana airport.

20/01/2024

Health news

Experiment shows how pigs might help people who have liver failure

A first-ever experiment shows how pigs might one day help people who have liver failure.

19/01/2024

Earth News

Plan for €400 million monkey-breeding facility in US sparks protest

The facility would eventually hold up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques that would be sold to universities and pharmaceutical companies for medical research.

18/01/2024

Republic of Ecuador

Prosecutor investigating attack on Ecuador TV studio shot dead

The prosecutor was shot more than 20 times while driving a white car in the north of Guayaquil.

18/01/2024

Economy

US retail sales up in December, but consumers remain pessimistic

People in the US stepped up their spending at retailers in December, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on an upbeat tone and signalling that people remain confident enough to keep spending freely.

18/01/2024

Tech News

Apple to disable blood-oxygen sensor on watches over patent dispute

Apple will disable blood-oxygen sensors on its watches sold in the US over a patent dispute.

18/01/2024

Europe News

Should the EU fear a Trump return to the White House?

Trump's return to the White House after his decisive victory in the Iowa caucus could spell trouble for the European Union.

17/01/2024

Tech News

ChatGPT maker OpenAI outlines plan to deter election misinformation

ChatGPT maker OpenAI says it plans to deter the use of its tools for election misinformation in 2024. Here's how.

17/01/2024

Mobility

You can now order a ‘driverless’ car to your doorstep

A German start-up has launched a remote electric car service in Las Vegas.

17/01/2024

Tech News

Apple plans to remove sensor from some watch models

Apple is planning changes to its watches depending on how a court rules in a patent dispute.

17/01/2024

USA

US Democrats in Europe prepare for a rematch against Donald Trump

The former president's march toward the Republican nomination has opponents living abroad preparing to fight for democracy.

17/01/2024

Markets

Apple overtakes Samsung to gain world’s largest smartphone-maker crown

Apple has long led the smartphone market by revenue and profits; it has now overtaken Samsung to become the world leader by volume.

16/01/2024

Nature

Scientists discover four new octopus species in Costa Rica’s deep sea

A research expedition has been exploring hydrothermal springs teeming with life off Costa Rica's Pacific coast.

16/01/2024

Business

Goldman Sachs profits up 51% but full year reflects difficult quarter

On a per-share basis, Goldman earned $5.48 per share, beating analysts' expectations.

16/01/2024

Culture news

Emmys 2024: Succession and The Bear sweep up the awards

Succession, The Bear and Beef were the big winners at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, which had been pushed back from September due to the US actors' and writers' strikes. Here's the full lowdown.

16/01/2024

Mobility

The 'quiet' jet from NASA that could usher in new supersonic era

The agency says its Quesst mission has successfully reduced the noise of supersonic aircraft from loud sonic booms to a quiet "thump" with the X-59.

16/01/2024

USA

Donald Trump wins landslide Iowa caucuses victory

The former US president won the first-in-the-nation caucuses - but turnout was low and he faces demographic challenges in other parts of America.

16/01/2024

Space

US lunar lander to burn up in Earth's atmosphere after failed mission

The Peregrine 1 lunar lander, which was launched last week, will burn up in Earth's atmosphere on Thursday after a failed moonshot.

16/01/2024

Scenes

Meet the boxing family fighting to improve the lives of young people in Mexico

In partnership with Media City

"The role of a coach includes everything from being a dad to being a psychologist, a doctor and a therapist."

15/01/2024

Travel News

Thousands of flights cancelled as Arctic storms pummel US

Airports across the country have been impacted by the extreme weather with delays and cancellations.

15/01/2024