Americas

Brazil

EU-Brazil relations set to change following Lula victory, says expert

The EU-Mercosur trade deal is still to be ratified by member states, after being put on hold since 2019.

31/10/2022

Soul Of The South

Going to Nashville? Here’s everything you need to see.

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If you’re looking to broaden your mind and fill your soul ‘Music City’ has plenty to offer.

31/10/2022

Climate

Brazil: Lula promises ‘zero deforestation’ following election victory

World leaders have congratulated Lula on his victory and welcomed the opportunity to work with Brazil on climate issues.

31/10/2022

Culture news

Former Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer dies aged 63

The world of music has been paying tribute to D.H Peligro who has died of a head injury after a suspected accidental fall.

31/10/2022

Culture news

What's in silver screen actor Paul Newman's memoir?

Newman was a star in Hollywood's golden age and his tell-all book will shed light on his relationships with other famous faces.

31/10/2022

Food and Drink

Meet the TikToker baking recipes left behind on gravestones

A meal to die for? An American librarian is recreating recipes inscribed on people's gravestones.

31/10/2022

Brazil

Lula beats Bolsonaro in Brazil's historic presidential runoff

Winning what is escribed as the most divisive election in the country’s history, Lula received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country’s election authority.

30/10/2022

USA

Twitter outcasts seek reinstatement and test rules after Musk takeover

The world's richest man has promised a "content moderation council" since he became the new Twitter chief and celebrated that "the bird is freed".

29/10/2022

Brazil

Bolsonaro and Lula clash in last TV debate before Brazilian election

The deeply polarising figures attacked each other's character and record, accused each other of lying and refused repeatedly to answer each other's questions.

29/10/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Twitter takeover: Why does Elon Musk's multi-billion buyout matter?

The day has finally come that Elon Musk can proudly swan into his new office. But does he even know what he's just bought? And why does it matter, considering how many people actually use the social media network?

28/10/2022

Culture news

Goodness Gracious: Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis dies, aged 87

The "wild man" of rock 'n' roll died at his home in Tennessee. Controversial on-stage and off it.

28/10/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Brazil elections: When pulling on a football shirt gets political

President Jair Bolsonaro has managed to associate his own political persona and his bid for a second term in office to the beloved Brazilian football shirt...

28/10/2022

Brazil

Campaigning ends before Brazil's presidential run-off on Sunday

On Sunday Brazilians will choose between a future of conservative values under the nationalist incumbent or the return of a leftist former president who has promoted his past record.

28/10/2022

USA

Biden slams 'despicable' hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband

The US president called for a stand against political violence after the 82-year-old was beaten by an intruder who reportedly shouted "Where's Nancy?", in a chilling echo of the Capitol riots.

28/10/2022

Earth News

‘We can’t eat lithium’: South Americans strike back at mining industry

Lithium extraction requires vast amounts of water, and is jeopardising people's lives and livelihoods in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile.

28/10/2022

Culture news

New Steinbeck essay on democracy published for first time in English

In 1954, the acclaimed American writer penned an essay on the dangers of McCarthyism for the French newspaper Le Figaro.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Why does Musk want Twitter? It may have something to do with your data

Researchers and rights groups are concerned about the amount of data Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout will allow him and how far he will take free speech.

28/10/2022

Tech News

Musk's Twitter 'bird will fly by EU rules,' Brussels warns on takeover

EU commissioner Thierry Breton issued the warning after Musk sealed the $44 billion deal and fired Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and two other executives.

28/10/2022

Culture news

US TV study: White men favoured as big-budget series creators

A new report by the University of California says diversity in Hollywood must be defended as more people of colour are creating growth in the film and TV industry, although they have much smaller budgets to spend.

27/10/2022

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Santa Claus students graduate in Brazil

Students graduate from Brazil’s School of Santa Claus ahead of the Christmas season

27/10/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk says he doesn't seek a 'free-for-all hellscape' for Twitter

Elon Musk is telling Twitter advertisers he is buying the platform to "help humanity" and doesn’t want it to become a "free-for-all hellscape".

27/10/2022

Tech News

Why Elon Musk's Twitter takeover has sent Dogecoin skyrocketing

Investors in the meme coin hope Elon Musk's Twitter takeover might lead to the recovery of the cryptocurrency.

27/10/2022

Food and Drink

Goodbye expensive cheese and charcuterie, hello Butter Boards

Feeling the squeeze financially this winter? Don't want to shell out for endless delicious cheese for your charcuterie boards? This TikTok trend is blowing up, but some fear it's a hygiene nightmare.

27/10/2022

Mobility

What life will be like inside NASA's new Moon buggy

NASA's prototype lunar rover has been tested in the Arizona desert as part of the Artemis programme aiming to send humans back to the Moon.

27/10/2022

Brazil

Poverty increasing among Brazil's indigenous people

As Brazil's presidential run-off approaches, the country's indigenous people hope for improvement but fear nothing will change for them no matter who is elected

26/10/2022

Health news

Vaping can disrupt heart rhythms, research on mice shows

The study conducted on mice found vapour from e-cigarettes could cause heart arrhythmias and increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest.

26/10/2022