Americas

Health news

Genetically modified pig hearts transplanted into brain-dead patients

The successful procedures are a step forward in tackling the shortage of human organs for transplant.

13/07/2022

USA

Capitol riots: Trump tweet served as 'call to arms'

A presidential tweet that some saw as a “call to arms" and an “unhinged” meeting in the White House. Here are some of the takeaways from the seventh Capitol riots inquiry hearing.

13/07/2022

Tech News

Twitter sues Elon Musk over $44 billion merger bid

Twittter accused the Tesla CEO of acting against the deal since “the market started turning”.

13/07/2022

Travel News

Urgent warning for Americans following rule change on passports

The unusual policy originally applied to passports which expired on or after 1 January 2020.

12/07/2022

Culture news

Queen Bey: Beyoncé shatters yet another record

With new song ‘Break My Soul,’ Beyoncé has become the first woman in history to have 20 top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist and 10 on the chart as a member of a group.

12/07/2022

Mobility

SpaceX Starship booster rocket bursts into flames during ground test

The incident deals a likely setback to Musk's aim of launching Starship to orbit this year.

12/07/2022

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Day of prayer in Mexico's Jalisco state after priest murders

The faithful attend mass on a 'day of peace' in Chapala, Mexico, after two Jesuit priests were murdered on June 27 in a church in the northern state of Chihuahua

11/07/2022

Nature

World's oldest trees at risk of extinction due to Yosemite wildfires

A blaze in California's Yosemite National Park is threatening the ancient giant sequoia trees.

11/07/2022

Green News

Giant snails the size of a human fist are invading Florida’s coast

The snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive species in the world.

11/07/2022

USA

Joe Biden slams US Supreme Court as he signs order on abortion access

The US President has been under pressure from his own Democratic party to take action after the landmark decision to overturn a 1973 case on women's rights.

09/07/2022

Tech News

Twitter to sue Elon Musk for calling off his takeover bid

The world's richest man wants to walk away from the $44 billion (€43.2 billion) deal, but Twitter's board says it will fight in court.

09/07/2022

Culture news

Which films have got audiences dressing up for screenings

The release of Minions: The Rise of Gru has caused havoc as teens dress up as Gentleminions for screenings. Here are three other films that set a similar precedent.

08/07/2022

Culture news

Six James Caan films you absolutely have to see again. And again!

Acclaimed actor James Caan has passed away at the age of 82. Here are some of the Hollywood titan's best roles.

08/07/2022

Culture news

Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82

08/07/2022

Culture news

Stranger Things has now introduced Gen Z to Metallica

Master of Puppets is back in the charts again after featuring in a Stranger Things episode. The 80s aesthetic show has already given a similar boost to Kate Bush.

08/07/2022

Green News

Skies over South Dakota turn bright green as strong storm rolls in

Locals in Sioux Falls were understandably worried when this rare weather phenomenon hit their area.

07/07/2022

Food and Drink

World Chocolate Day: 5 weird and unexpected uses for cocoa

From teeth healing to race car running, chocolate is far more useful than as just a snack to munch on.

07/07/2022

Tech News

Creepy or cool? This airport flight board displays personalised info

Delta's futuristic 'Parallel Reality' screen can display personalised information to 100 people at the same time using AI and facial recognition technology.

07/07/2022

Culture news

Disney to lose exclusive rights over Mickey Mouse. What will it mean?

Since 1928, Mickey Mouse has been the face of Disney. But as copyright protections over the mouse expire, the company might have to share him.

07/07/2022

USA

Highland Park suspect confesses to mass shooting, say US prosecutors

The 21-year-old suspect also told authorities that he had contemplated carrying out a second shooting.

06/07/2022

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Heavy rains exacerbate trash problem in Brazil's Manaus

After heavy rains and record river flooding, creeks and rivers in the Amazon capital Manaus have been covered by a carpet of trash, affecting entire communities.

06/07/2022

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Ballet school in Rio favela risks closure due to lack of funds

410 students between the ages of 6 and 29 take free dance classes in Manguinhos, a favela in the north of the Brazilian city, while another 700 are on the waiting list.

05/07/2022

Green News

Cheap chicken in Europe is fuelling crime and human rights abuses: NGO

Indigenous people are being killed on land where soy is grown to feed chicken sold in Europe, says NGO Earthsight.

05/07/2022

USA

Governor slams 'American plague' of gun violence after July 4 shooting

“A celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said after six people died and 30 were hurt in the Independence Day attack in Chicago.

04/07/2022

Brazil

In Manaus, a carpet of rubbish covers the Amazon River’s tributaries

Set in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Brazillian city of Manaus has a massive rubbish problem.

04/07/2022

Green News

This tiny bacteria could change air travel forever

A hungry bacteria could bring us one step closer to guilt-free flights.

04/07/2022