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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to be released on $250 million bail

The 30-year-old FTX founder was shackled at the ankles when he entered the courtroom in the US.

23/12/2022

USA

House Committee blames Trump for sparking Capitol riots

Bipartisan House committee report blames Donald Trump for sparking Capitol riots and recommends he be barred from holding office pending criminal investigations.

23/12/2022

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New Yorkers wish for peace, love and happiness in 2023

New York residents write down their wishes for 2023 on the "Wishing Wall" in Times Square.

22/12/2022

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'Wall of love' livens up Venezuela's capital

Volunteers and members of the UN refugee agency in Venezuela decorated a mural on Tuesday

22/12/2022

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Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's historic visit to Washington

The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Wednesday before addressing the US Congress.

22/12/2022

Money

FTX latest: Bankman-Fried extradited to US and two others plead guilty

FTX crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried is being extradited from the Bahamas by US law enforcement.

22/12/2022

USA

Zelenskyy thanks 'every American' in a rousing Congress speech

The Ukrainian president's first known trip outside his country since Russia invaded in February was aimed at reinvigorating support for his country at a time when there is concern that allies are growing weary of the costly war.

22/12/2022

USA

Zelenskyy gives historic speech to US Congress

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy offered thanks to Presdient Biden and gave Congress a report from the front lines during an historic visit to Washington.

22/12/2022

USA

Ukrainian people 'inspire the world', Biden tells Zelenskyy

President Joe Biden has welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House

21/12/2022

USA

'You will never be alone,' Biden tells Zelenskyy in White House visit

This is believed to be the Ukrainian president's first trip outside the country since the Russian invasion began on 24 February.

21/12/2022

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Watch: Hundreds of migrants left disappointed on US-Mexico border

The US Supreme Court halted on Monday the imminent scrapping of a key policy used since Donald Trump's administration to block migrants at the US border with Mexico, amid worries over a surge in undocumented immigrants.

21/12/2022

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Watch: Argentine world cup celebrations end in violence

Millions of jubilant fans turned out on Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds.

21/12/2022

USA

Zelenskyy stops over in Poland on his way to Washington summit

The president arrived by train in the town of Przemysl in the southeast of Poland and will fly on to Washington DC in a historic trip.

21/12/2022

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Peru: Hundreds protest in Cusco against new president

Hundreds of demonstrators protest against the new Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and the Parliament in Cusco's famous Plaza de Armas. "We are tired of all the abuse and mistreatment that they do to us." says one protester.

21/12/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk confirms he will step down as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk say he will step down as chief executive of Twitter Inc once he finds a replacement.

21/12/2022

USA

Trump’s tax returns could be made public

A US Congressional Committee voted to make public six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns. However, Republicans argue the decision could set up a dangerous precedent.

21/12/2022

USA

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is travelling to Washington to meet Biden

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his way to Washington on Wednesday for a summit with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint session of Congress.

21/12/2022

Argentina

Millions of jubilant Argentines welcome home their World Cup heroes

Argentina took to the streets to celebrate with the nation. An estimated four million people were in attendance, according to authorities.

20/12/2022

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US Supreme Court granted an 11th-hour request to extend pandemic bord

Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under US and international law since March 2020 under a public-health rule aimed to contain Covid-19 that was scheduled to expire Wednesday.

20/12/2022

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Watch: Peruvian police get 'festive' in a routine drugs bust

A gang of drug dealers in Peru get a nasty surprise when Santa and a merry band of elves break down their door, cuff them and seize their merchandise in a highly unusual raid.

20/12/2022

Mobility

NASA's SWOT is tracking rising water levels to monitor climate change

NASA launched the first global water monitoring satellite, SWOT into orbit in hopes of tracking climate change.

20/12/2022

Argentina

A Bank holiday is declared as the World Cup champions arrive home

The Argentine football team have returned to a hero’s welcome in Buenos Aires after they won the World Cup in Qatar.

20/12/2022

USA

Jan. 6 house committee calls for criminal charges Trump

The US House’s January 6 committee has called for criminal charges to be brought against former president Donald Trump, including aiding an insurrection.

20/12/2022

Culture news

Weinstein found guilty of rape in second sexual misconduct trial

The former film producer could get up to 24 years in prison in California when he is sentenced.

20/12/2022

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Santa Claus delivers presents in the Amazon

A charity aims to give presents to 4,500 children in poor communities along Brazil's Amazon by sending Santa Claus to see them on a river boat.

19/12/2022

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Football fans around the world celebrate Argentina's World Cup win

Celebrations took place all over the world as fans of Argentina marked an historic 4-2 win on penalties over France in the World Cup final.

19/12/2022