Americas

Destinations

Costa Rica: Why a guided tour might take you closer to the ‘pura vida’

Not sure if a guided tour is for you? Here’s the pros and cons and more tips on exploring Costa Rica.

05/02/2022

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5,000 blooms on display at Kew Gardens orchid festival

More than 5,000 orchids will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London from this weekend. This year's orchid festival is inspired by the biodiversity of Costa Rica.

04/02/2022

Destinations

Peru: The surprising destination for a post-lockdown wellness break

From the rainbow mountains to the Amazon rainforest, let Peru renew you in 2022.

03/02/2022

Climate

How is Beijing hosting the Winter Olympics with no snow?

With rising temperature levels affecting snow conditions around the world, organisers of the Winter Olympics are struggling to find viable venues to host the sporting spectacle.

03/02/2022

USA

‘Horrible’ Islamic State group leader killed, Biden announces

Al-Qurayshi's influence and day-to-day involvement in the group’s operations was not known and it is difficult to gauge how his death will affect the group.

03/02/2022

Culture news

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees for 2022

The American institution has been honouring performers that shaped our musical landscape for almost 40 years. Here's who is in contention for an induction at this year's ceremony.

03/02/2022

Green News

This zoo uses wild animals for therapy - but is it safe?

Cuba's National Zoo runs animal therapy sessions using endangered species, but PETA says the programme is harmful and dangerous.

03/02/2022

Nature

Why are lizards falling from the sky in Florida?

Cold temperatures mean these reptiles are becoming paralysed.

03/02/2022

USA

Sending more US troops to Europe is aggravating crisis, says Russia

An additional 8,500 soldiers in the US remain in "heightened readiness" and "ready to move" to support the NATO Response Force if needed.

02/02/2022

Destinations

Guatemala: Visit the megadiverse country with 360 microclimates

Guatemala is perfect for outdoorsy types with a sense of adventure.

02/02/2022

Culture news

Whoopi Goldberg suspended after controversial Holocaust remarks

The presenter claimed that the Holocaust was "not about race" during a conversation on the banning of a book about Nazi death camps on her show, The View.

02/02/2022

Nature

Avocados are bringing ‘violence and blood’ to this Mexican town

The people of this Mexican town took matters into their own hands to protect their land from avocado growers.

02/02/2022

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SpaceX launches Italian satellite

After several days of delays, SpaceX launched an Italian satellite into space from Florida on Monday

01/02/2022

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Bolivians march for justice against gender violence

Hundreds of people rallied in the Bolivian capital La Paz on Monday in protest at violence against women

01/02/2022

Nature

South America's 'lithium fields' reveal the dark side of electric cars

Demand for lithium-ion batteries is unprecedented - but is mining the chemical harmful to the environment?

01/02/2022

USA

World record lightning bolt 'as long as London to Hamburg' distance

It spread over an incredible 768 kilometres.

01/02/2022

Destinations

Puerto Rico’s best beaches for sun, sea and surf

Puerto Rico has just made it easier to visit and with so many amazing beaches to check out, now is the perfect time for a trip.

01/02/2022

Culture news

Fatal shooting on Alec Baldwin film ushers in new gun control law

The state of New Mexico's could soon propose a law for special training for film industry workers on gun safety.

01/02/2022

Scenes

El Salvador: Collective of young artists eyes "cultural revolution"

In partnership with Media City

"From limitation comes the creative explosion."

31/01/2022

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Anti-immigration protestors destroy Venezuelan migrants' belongings

Thousands of protestors in northern Chile demonstrated against immigration and demanded more security in their city on Sunday.

31/01/2022

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Nearly 10,000 anglers attend world's largest charitable ice fishing co

Nearly 10,000 anglers from across the United States take part in the world's largest charitable ice fishing contest, the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, in the Hole-in-the-Day Bay, Minnesota.

31/01/2022

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Peru bans Repsol execs from leaving country after oil spill

A Peruvian judge on Friday banned Repsol's Peru director and three other executives from leaving the country for 18 months while the government investigates an oil spill at a refinery run by the Spain-based company.

29/01/2022

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Mexican village, home to thousands of migrating pelicans, hopes to attract tourists

Every winter, the Mexican village of Petatan welcomes thousands of migrating pelicans from Canada. Now it wants to see tourists arriving who could help the village get out of the crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

29/01/2022

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Thousands protest against 'rape culture' in Uruguay

Thousands of women took the streets of the Uruguayan capital of Montevideo on Friday, to protest against a rape case that has shocked the country.

29/01/2022

Sport

Kotsenburg impresses in Wyoming as snowboarding tour kicks off

The 2022 snowboarding Natural Selection Tour is underway at Jackson Hole, Wyoming the first days saw incredible talent on display, with US Olympic gold winner nabbing a win.

29/01/2022

Living

Living in a bubble: Did this failed 90s experiment predict the future?

The story of Biosphere 2 is controversial but those who took part say it taught them a lot about respecting the planet.

29/01/2022