Americas

USA

Expel 'terrorist' Russia, Zelenskyy tells UN

In a virtual address to the UN Security Council, Ukraine's president called for an international tribunal to investigate Russia's "killing spree" and hold Moscow accountable.

29/06/2022

USA

Epstein abuse case: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

British socialite Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges.

28/06/2022

Colombia

Dozens killed in fire after escape attempt at Colombian prison

The incident occurred at a facility in the southwestern city of Tuluá.

28/06/2022

Work

How US companies say they’ll support staff after Roe v Wade overturned

More US companies have committed to helping employees access abortion services, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

28/06/2022

USA

Texas: 51 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in San Antonio

A fire official said "stacks of bodies" were found along with no signs of water in the truck, which was discovered in extreme heat on the city's southern outskirts.

28/06/2022

Tech News

Big Tech asked to protect user data from US state abortion prosecution

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade has raised questions about whether tech companies should protect the data of users seeking abortions.

27/06/2022

Culture news

Is 'racist' colour grading in films perpetuating stereotypes?

Cinematic shorthand colour grading puts many Latin American, African and South Asian countries in a yellow palette. But does that palette change people's perspectives of the places?

27/06/2022

Culture news

American musicians share dismay at Roe v Wade abortion reversal

After the Supreme Court of the US overturned the country's constitutional right for abortion, many American musicians have taken to the stage to protest the decision.

27/06/2022

Colombia

Four killed and hundreds hurt as stands collapse at Colombia bullfight

Part of the stands collapsed during a traditional event in which members of the public enter the ring to engage the bulls, at El Espinal in Tolima state.

27/06/2022

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Greasy pole competition returns to Massachusetts after pandemic break

Competitors run on a greasy pole and try to catch a flag during an annual competition in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

26/06/2022

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Abortion rights defenders gather in Washington and New York

Abortion rights defenders gather outside US Supreme Court and in New York.

26/06/2022

Destinations

US train travel is on the rise. Take one of these stunning journeys

These breathtaking train journeys are an alternative to road tripping that is much easier on the wallet.

26/06/2022

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Pig races popular at New Jersey state fair

Pig races remain a popular and enduring attraction at state fairs in the U.S.

25/06/2022

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Ancestral Inca festival to the Sun God

With an offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), the ancestral Inca ceremony for the Sun god or Inti Raymi, was staged in Cusco.

25/06/2022

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Ale, the new baby white rhino at Cuba's national zoo

Ale, a baby white rhino born on June 9 in Havana, strolls curiously with his mother Katherine.

24/06/2022

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Ecuador demonstrators take to streets

Ecuador demonstrators take to streets on day 11 of anti-govt protests. Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters.

24/06/2022

USA

US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in major anti-abortion decision

The highest American judiciary body made a decision on Friday to overturn the decision made almost five decades ago that granted constitutional protection to abortion rights.

24/06/2022

Money

Another major crypto hack in US raises questions over DeFi security

It is not the first time such a heist has happened as hackers exploit the vulnerability of bridges.

24/06/2022

Tech News

Video selfies tested as a new way to verify users' age on Instagram

One other tool being tested is getting an adult to vouch for your true age. It comes as Instagram clamps down on underage users on the platform.

24/06/2022

USA

US Congress set to approve most important gun control bill in decades

A bipartisan gun violence bill is on the verge of winning congressional approval, in what would be the most sweeping political response to mass shootings in the US in decades.

24/06/2022

USA

US lawmakers demand action from Google over 'fake abortion clinics'

A report has found that fake anti-abortion websites appear for Google users in key US states.

22/06/2022

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Indigenous protesters gather at university in Quito over night after protest

Ecuador's Indigenous demonstrators gather at Central University in Quito to spend the night, where many are using it as a place of accommodation during the protest period.

22/06/2022

Climate

This scientist wants you to send him dead mosquitoes in the post

'The world's deadliest animal' is spreading further north because of global warming.

22/06/2022

Mobility

NASA successfully fuels rocket in upcoming Moon mission despite leak

NASA’s Artemis programme intends to land astronauts on the Moon by 2025, the first time humans will be on the surface since 1972.

22/06/2022

Tech News

Meta and other tech giants form metaverse standards body without Apple

As virtual worlds develop, Meta, Microsoft and other tech giants are hoping to create industry standards to make each compatible with the other.

22/06/2022

USA

Election worker details 'racist' abuse from Trump supporters

Wandrea “Shaye” Moss testified Tuesday to lawmakers about how her life was upended when former President Donald Trump and his allies falsely accused her and her mother of pulling vote fraud.

22/06/2022