Americas

Brazil

Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil's historic presidential runoff

Winning what is escribed as the most divisive election in the country’s history, Lula received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country’s election authority.

30/10/2022

USA

Twitter outcasts seek reinstatement and test rules after Musk takeover

The world's richest man has promised a "content moderation council" since he became the new Twitter chief and celebrated that "the bird is freed".

29/10/2022

Brazil

Bolsonaro and Lula clash in last TV debate before Brazilian election

The deeply polarising figures attacked each other's character and record, accused each other of lying and refused repeatedly to answer each other's questions.

29/10/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Twitter takeover: Why does Elon Musk's multi-billion buyout matter?

The day has finally come that Elon Musk can proudly swan into his new office. But does he even know what he's just bought? And why does it matter, considering how many people actually use the social media network?

28/10/2022

Culture news

Goodness Gracious: Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies, aged 87

The "wild man" of rock 'n' roll died at his home in Tennessee. Controversial on-stage and off it.

28/10/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Brazil elections: When pulling on a football shirt gets political

President Jair Bolsonaro has managed to associate his own political persona and his bid for a second term in office to the beloved Brazilian football shirt...

28/10/2022

Brazil

Campaigning ends before Brazil's presidential run-off on Sunday

On Sunday Brazilians will choose between a future of conservative values under the nationalist incumbent or the return of a leftist former president who has promoted his past record.

28/10/2022

USA

Biden slams 'despicable' hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband

The US president called for a stand against political violence after the 82-year-old was beaten by an intruder who reportedly shouted "Where's Nancy?", in a chilling echo of the Capitol riots.

28/10/2022

Living

‘We can’t eat lithium’: South Americans strike back at mining industry

Lithium extraction requires vast amounts of water, and is jeopardising people's lives and livelihoods in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.

28/10/2022

Culture news

New Steinbeck essay on democracy published for first time in English

In 1954, the acclaimed American writer penned an essay on the dangers of McCarthyism for the French newspaper Le Figaro.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Why does Musk want Twitter? It may have something to do with your data

Researchers and rights groups are concerned about the amount of data Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout will allow him and how far he will take free speech.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Musk's Twitter 'bird will fly by EU rules,' Brussels warns on takeover

EU commissioner Thierry Breton issued the warning after Musk sealed the $44 billion deal and fired Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and two other executives.

28/10/2022

Culture news

US TV study: White men favoured as big-budget series creators

A new report by the University of California says diversity in Hollywood must be defended as more people of colour are creating growth in the film and TV industry, although they have much smaller budgets to spend.

27/10/2022

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Santa Claus students graduate in Brazil

Students graduate from Brazil’s School of Santa Claus ahead of the Christmas season

27/10/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk says he doesn't seek a 'free-for-all hellscape' for Twitter

Elon Musk is telling Twitter advertisers he is buying the platform to "help humanity" and doesn’t want it to become a "free-for-all hellscape".

27/10/2022

Tech News

Why Elon Musk's Twitter takeover has sent Dogecoin skyrocketing

Investors in the meme coin hope Elon Musk's Twitter takeover might lead to the recovery of the cryptocurrency.

27/10/2022

Food and Drink

Goodbye expensive cheese and charcuterie, hello Butter Boards

Feeling the squeeze financially this winter? Don't want to shell out for endless delicious cheese for your charcuterie boards? This TikTok trend is blowing up, but some fear it's a hygiene nightmare.

27/10/2022

Mobility

What life will be like inside NASA's new Moon buggy

NASA's prototype lunar rover has been tested in the Arizona desert as part of the Artemis programme aiming to send humans back to the Moon.

27/10/2022

Brazil

Poverty increasing among Brazil's indigenous people

As Brazil's presidential run-off approaches, the country's indigenous people hope for improvement but fear nothing will change for them no matter who is elected

26/10/2022

Health news

Vaping can disrupt heart rhythms, research on mice shows

The study conducted on mice found vapour from e-cigarettes could cause heart arrhythmias and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

26/10/2022

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Heads or tails decide new mayor of Peruvian town

A race to be mayor of a remote Peruvian town has been decided on the flip of a coin.

26/10/2022

Mobility

NASA expert panel begins landmark study into UFOs

US defence officials say there have been around 400 UFO sightings documented by military observers.

25/10/2022

Health news

Kids who play video games score higher on cognitive tests, study finds

A government-funded study found gaming may help develop cognitive skills such as impulse control and working memory.

25/10/2022

Culture news

Adidas dumps and Sketchers kicks: Is this it for Kanye?

Ye, formally known as Kanye West, has been on a downward trajectory for a long time. We take a look at the timeline and whether there's anywhere further to go.

25/10/2022

Travel News

Rescued: Five Grand Canyon tourists spend night 60 metres underground

The five visitors became trapped in a Grand Canyon cave when the access elevator malfunctioned, local authorities have said.

25/10/2022

Mobility

World’s biggest digital camera could help unlock universe’s secrets

With the power of 266 iPhones, this camera will help astronomers see the universe like never before.

25/10/2022