Americas

USA

Donald Trump 37-count felony indictment unsealed in documents case

Former US president Donald Trump has become the first US ex-president to face federal indictment following the seizure of classified documents from his Mar-a-Lago estate.

09/06/2023

USA

UK and US hail 'Atlantic declaration' to counter Russia and China

US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled a new economic partnership "for a new age" in Washington.

09/06/2023

Nature

How did this crocodile make herself pregnant?

What’s love or dinosaurs got to do with it? Researchers unpack the significance of the surprising discovery at a Costa Rican zoo.

08/06/2023

Culture news

US rapper Tupac gets posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

US rapper Tupac Shakur got a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 27 years since his death. 2Pac is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

08/06/2023

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Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of US in yellowish haze

Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires is blanketing the northeastern US in a yellowish haze, prompting health warnings.

08/06/2023

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Toronto and New York City are shrouded in smog caused by wild fires

A huge pall of smoke from wildfires in the Canadian province of Quebec brought choking smog to North American cities as far apart as Toronto, New York and Washington DC.

08/06/2023

Earth News

‘I can taste the air’: Smoke from Canada fires is engulfing New York

Smoke from Canada wildfires has prompted New York City to cancel broadway shows and flights.

08/06/2023

USA

Lionel Messi confirms he will sign for US team Inter Miami

Lionel Messi on Wednesday announced he will sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, choosing the US as his next destination over a Barcelona reunion or blockbuster deal to play in Saudi Arabia.

08/06/2023

Culture news

Canadian wildfires: Actress Jodie Comer forced to halt Broadway show

The 'Killing Eve' actress was forced to stop her performance in New York after suffering breathing difficulties amidst unhealthy air quality in the city.

08/06/2023

Travel News

How are Canada's fires affecting travel in the US?

Wildfires in Canada have led to closures and flight delays in the US. Here's everything tourists need to know.

08/06/2023

Travel News

Canada is extending visa-free travel to 13 new countries

Canada's government says it wants to make travelling to the country easier, faster and cheaper.

07/06/2023

Haiti

Four dead and dozens injured after 4.9 magnitude quake hits Haiti

A deadly earthquake in Haiti killed at least four people on Tuesday, just days after flooding killed at least 51 people in the country,

07/06/2023

USA

Two dead after high school graduation shooting in Virginia

According to police, one of the victims was an 18-year-old male student who had just graduated while the other was a 36-year-old man who attended the ceremony.

07/06/2023

Moments

Here's why experts say you shouldn't worry about swimming near sharks

A new study has found that surfers, paddle boarders and swimmers peacefully coexist with these marine animals more often than they think.

07/06/2023

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WATCH: Indigenous Brazilians march ahead of trial over land future

Indigenous Brazilians marched through Brasilia on Tuesday ahead of a hearing on a proposed law that will limit their land rights.

07/06/2023

USA

Ukraine and AI on the agenda for Sunak and Biden

UK Prime Minister reportedly wants new global artificial intelligence regulator to be based in London

07/06/2023

Art

Françoise Gilot, artist and partner of Picasso, dies aged 101

The prolific and talented painter was overshadowed by her famous partner despite her personal skill.

07/06/2023

Money

Coinbase becomes latest target of a SEC lawsuit amid crypto crackdown

The lawsuit filed by the SEC comes a day after Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, was also hit by legal action by US regulators.

06/06/2023

Tech News

This is what has been unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2023

Apple’s “biggest event in a decade” is happening in California right now. Here are the highlights of what’s been announced.

06/06/2023

Culture news

'The Girl from Ipanema' singer Astrud Gilberto dies aged 83

Gilberto's rendition of 'The Girl From Ipanema' sold over five million copies, and made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova.

06/06/2023

Money

What is happening with Binance? The SEC lawsuit explained

According to a lawsuit filed by the US SEC, Binance and its founder have mishandled funds and violated US securities laws.

06/06/2023

Tech News

Vision Pro: Apple unveils $3,500 augmented reality headset

The headset, which looks like a very fancy pair of ski goggles, will "seamlessly blends the real world and the virtual world," Apple CEO Tim Cook said.

06/06/2023

Brazil

Calls for justice for duo murdered in Amazon rain forest a year ago

A year after their deaths, relatives led demonstrations in several Brazilian cities in memory of a British journalist and an indigenous expert murdered in the Amazon rain forest. Dom Phillips was an environmental reporter and Bruno Pereira was his guide.

06/06/2023

USA

Mike Pence submits papers to formally launch 2024 presidential bid

Pence will challenge his former boss Donald Trump, who is the clear Republican frontrunner so far.

05/06/2023

Scenes

Meet the sisters championing clean construction techniques by getting their hands dirty

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In partnership with Media City, Qatar

05/06/2023

Culture news

Netflix password sharing crackdown sparks complaints

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the US has prompted complaints on social media. The streaming giant now asks for $8 (€7.50) more per month if someone wants to share their account, in addition to the $15 (€14.50) standard price.

05/06/2023