Americas

Tech News

Nvidia's stock soars propelled by record sales of AI chips

The company’s specialised chips are key components that help power different forms of artificial intelligence (AI).

24/08/2023

Culture news

WGA rejects first offer made by the Hollywood studios

After nearly four months of strikes from the writers union, the studios have made their first counteroffer.

23/08/2023

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WATCH: Storm in California leaves trail of destruction behind

Storm Hilary has dropped more than half an average year's worth of rain in some areas as southern Californians battle flooded roads, mudslides and downed trees.

22/08/2023

Health news

US authorities authorise RSV vaccine for pregnant women

The vaccine was developed by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.

22/08/2023

Culture news

Fool me once... Fyre Festival is back, baby

After the disastrous Fyre Festival in 2017 saw punters stranded and the founder in prison, everyone's favourite festival has returned.

22/08/2023

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El Salvador mega-prison holds 12,000 alleged gang members

Opened six months ago, the penitentiary was built on the orders of President Nayib Bukele and is a symbol of his war against gangs.

22/08/2023

USA

Trump announces arrest plans ahead of Georgia visit

Former US president, Donald Trump announces plans to turn himself into the authorities in Georgia amid claims of illegal election interference

22/08/2023

USA

Biden pledges help to Maui ‘for as long as it takes’ after wildfires

The president and his wife cut short their week-long holiday to comfort survivors of the devastating wildfires.

22/08/2023

Canada

Why are helicopters shooting flames at burning forests in Canada?

Numerous social media users are misleadingly claiming firefighters are actually escalating the more than 400 wildfires raging in British Columbia, after sharing a viral video of a helicopter spraying flammable liquid.

22/08/2023

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WATCH: Brazil soapbox lovers challenge each other in traditional race

Enthusiasts of gravity racers or soapboxes - motorless vehicles which are raced on a downhill road - face each other in a race in Brazil's Belo Horizonte during the Virada Cultural festival.

21/08/2023

Argentina

Don't cry for Milei, Argentina: Peso plunges after populist's triumph

Populist Javier Milei won the Presidential primary poll in Argentina, triggering turmoil in financial markets.

21/08/2023

USA

Tropical Storm Hilary lashes Mexico and California

Forecasters said Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing floods, mudslides, high winds, power outages and the potential for isolated tornadoes.

21/08/2023

Canada

Tens of thousands flee wildfires in Spain and Canada

Tens of thousands forced to flee as wildfires continue to rage on the Spanish island of Tenerife and in Canada's North West Territories

19/08/2023

Earth News

Should ‘super emitters’ be taxed for climate impact of their income?

The richest 10% of US households responsible for 40% of the country’s emissions, a new study reveals.

19/08/2023

USA

US, Japan and South Korea agree Pacific security pact

“The purpose of our trilateral security cooperation is and will remain to promote and enhance peace and stability throughout the region,” the leaders said in a joint statement.

19/08/2023

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WATCH: The search for victims of Hawaii's fire continues

Rescue workers from across the US are using tracker dogs as they search for the remains of the fire's victims. The authorities have warned the death toll is expected to rise.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Millions of Americans are drinking water contaminated with PFAS

Hundreds of communities across the US were found to have drinking water contaminated with dangerous levels of PFAS.

18/08/2023

Health news

Pig's kidney continues to work in brain-dead man for over a month

The body of a 57-year-old man declared brain dead was donated by his family to scientists pioneering the use of animal organs in transplant surgery.

18/08/2023

Earth News

Entire city evacuated as Canada’s record wildfire season blazes on

What’s behind Canada's fires and is climate change to blame?

18/08/2023

Haiti

Maui emergency management director resigns citing health reasons

Herman Andaya has faced fierce criticism for failing to activate disaster sirens during last week’s wildfire response. He says the sirens would have caused further panic and driven residents towards the fire.

18/08/2023

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WATCH: Fire engulfs bus on Argentinian highway

A large bus caught fire on Wednesday on a busy highway in the Argentinian capital, Buenos Aires.

17/08/2023

Culture news

Dolly Parton to release 'Let It Be' featuring two Beatles members

The upcoming 49th album for the country star has a tracklist to die for.

17/08/2023

Canada

20,000 Canadians ordered to evacuate Far North city due to wildfires

More than 200 wildfires have already burned a widespread area of the Northwest Territories. There were 1,067 active wildfires burning across Canada as of Wednesday.

17/08/2023

Travel News

Should tourists stay away from Maui after deadly wildfires?

A company that held a charity snorkeling tour near burned out Lahaina later has since issued an apology.

17/08/2023

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Watch: Luz del Mundo followers shed tears for their imprisoned leader

Followers of the La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) church gather in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, where the Christian group has its international headquarters.

16/08/2023

Earth News

Dogs, cats and love birds rescued from the ashes of Hawaii wildfires

As people fled the fires, pets did too. Some emerged with marks of escape, but thousands remain lost.

16/08/2023