Americas

Mobility

Could a 3-metre flying disk change the face of urban mobility?

Stephen Tibbitt hopes his invention, which is competing for the Boeing-sponsored GoFly prize, will transform the way we move around.

10/03/2022

Green News

Thousands protest against Bolsonaro's anti-environment bills in Brazil

"Brazil is at a crossroads. Amazon deforestation is out of control, violence against Indigenous people has increased."

10/03/2022

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Giant Ukrainian flag unfurled in Latvian TV and in front of Russian embassy in Washington

Giant Ukrainian flag unfurled in Latvian TV and in front of Russian embassy in Washington

10/03/2022

Money

Biden has signed an executive order on crypto. Here's what it said

With this executive order, experts believe Biden is giving a pragmatic acknowledgement of the growing importance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.

09/03/2022

Health news

World's first pig heart transplant patient dies after 2 months

The groundbreaking procedure was a last-ditch attempt to save the life of David Bennett, who died two months after the transplant was carried out.

09/03/2022

Money

Cryptos rally after leaked US Treasury statement calms crackdown fears

The statement, which has since disappeared after being prematurely released, called for a 'coordinated approach' to digital assets.

09/03/2022

USA

Biden announces Russian fossil fuel import ban, UK follows suit

Only 8% of the US oil and petroleum imports came from Russia in 2021, and the country doesn't import any natural gas from Moscow at all.

08/03/2022

Tech News

5G and a 'budget' iPhone SE: Apple releases its latest products

Apple has released a cheaper iPhone SE model which is also getting a 5G update, but supply chain issues will be reflected in the price.

08/03/2022

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Chilean women stage protest called Super Feminist Monday

Dozens of women staged a protest in front of Chile's presidential palace on Monday ahead of International Women's Day.

08/03/2022

Green News

Nature now has legal rights in Panama

The Central American country is now legally obliged to respect the rights of nature through its parliament.

08/03/2022

Money

Biden to sign executive order on crypto to close sanctions loopholes

The executive order, which is expected to be signed this week, will be a first step in regulating the cryptocurrency market in the US.

08/03/2022

Culture news

Support shown for Ukraine at Independent Spirit Awards 2022

Award recipients vocalised their support for the people of Ukraine in a night that saw Maggie Gyllenhaal and Troy Kotsur win big.

07/03/2022

Destinations

Here's why you should visit Mexico's extraordinary Yucatán Peninsula

Beautiful beaches, spectacular cenotes, fabulous food - this part of Mexico has something for every type of traveller.

07/03/2022

USA

Yellen: US to 'freeze, seize' wealth of Russian oligarchs

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration would make it a priority to strip Russian oligarchs of their wealth.

04/03/2022

Culture news

Anna Netrebko off the Met Opera programme for silence on Putin

The famous soprano had already decided to take a break but the Met took a stance after lack of public distancing from the Russian leadership.

03/03/2022

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Uruguayans rally for peace in front of Russian embassy in Montevideo

Hundreds of people demonstrated on Wednesday evening against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with applause, horns and chants for peace in front of the Russian embassy in Montevideo.

03/03/2022

USA

Biden on Russia in Ukraine: 'Freedom will always triumph over tyranny'

“In the battle between democracy and autocracy, democracies are rising to the moment,” the US president said in his State of the Union address.

02/03/2022

Culture news

'The Batman' release halted in Russia as Hollywood joins the protest

The Motion Picture Association said it “stands with the international community in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony also looked to events in Eastern Europe.

01/03/2022

Culture news

Verdi's 'Don Carlos' opens at Met Opera using original French libretto

“Don Carlos” is Verdi’s longest opera at more than five hours uncut, with intermissions.

28/02/2022

Nature

Oil, new, borrowed, blue: Man marries the sea in protest against spill

After 11,000 barrels of crude oil were spilled into Peru’s South Pacific Ocean, an activist has 'married the sea' in a moving ecological protest.

25/02/2022

Green News

Wildfires getting worse globally and governments unprepared, says UN

U.N. researchers said many nations continue to spend too much time and money fighting fires and not enough trying to prevent them.

23/02/2022

Experiences

These Canadians do 'snow yoga' every week with alpacas

Brae Ridge Farm and Sanctuary is known for its special love for alpacas. They even invite them to yoga classes.

23/02/2022

Work

Tesla is being sued by an ex-worker over alleged racism - again

The former factory worker said nearly every bathroom in the EV maker's California factory was covered in racist graffiti.

23/02/2022

Work

Union says Amazon interfering with re-run of election at US warehouse

Union officials said Amazon removed campaign materials and forced workers to attend anti-union meetings - a practice that is legal in the United States. Amazon said it complied with the law.

23/02/2022

World News

Biden announces sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks

American President Joe Biden announces a new round of sanctions on Russian oligarchs and banks. It comes after Vladimir Putin formally recognised two breakaway republics in eastern Ukraine, and Russian forces were deployed as 'peacekeepers'.

22/02/2022

Health news

America’s first safe injection site has just opened in New York

The centre has become a political flashpoint in the US with some Republican senators accusing President Biden of wanting to finance "crack pipes".

22/02/2022