Health news Nearly 70% of US adults considered obese under proposed new definition The new approach would label someone as being obese if they have a BMI over 40 or other signs of weight-related health problems. 17/10/2025
USA Trump critic and former adviser John Bolton criminally indicted The case, the third against a Trump adversary in the last month, will also unfold against the backdrop of concerns that the Justice Department is pursuing the president’s political enemies while at the same time sparing his allies from scrutiny. 17/10/2025
USA Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary in bid to resolve Ukraine war With a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal holding in Gaza, Trump said he's now turning his attention to bringing the war in Ukraine to an end. 16/10/2025
No Comment One dead and two missing as typhoon remnants devastate Alaska coast One person was killed and two others remain missing after powerful winds and storm surges from the remnants of Typhoon Halong battered Alaska’s western coast on Sunday. 16/10/2025
USA Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan sub, NTSB report says The catastrophic implosion of the OceanGate "Titan" submersible killed all five people on board as it was diving to explore the wreck of the Titanic. 16/10/2025
Uruguay Uruguay first Latin American country to decriminalise euthanasia Officials hailed the law's passage as reinforcing Uruguay's reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region. 16/10/2025
No Comment Protests erupt in Peru as demonstrators demand president’s resignation Violent protests erupted in the capital of Peru, Lima, on Tuesday as demonstrators demanded the resignation of interim President José Jerí and members of Congress, along with the repeal of laws they say fuel crime. 16/10/2025
USA US journalists leave Pentagon in protest over new reporting rules Dozens of reporters left the Pentagon in protest over new restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, citing the rules as a threat to press freedom. 16/10/2025
Healthcare New gene therapy successfully treats children with rare fatal disorder 'These results are what we hoped for when we first began developing this approach,' one researcher said. 16/10/2025
USA Trump confirms CIA conducting covert operations inside Venezuela The Trump administration “is looking at land” as it considers further strikes in the region but declined to say whether the CIA has the authority to take action against President Nicolás Maduro. 16/10/2025
Haiti MSF permanently closes Haiti emergency centre due to gang violence Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse and armed gangs control most of the capital Port-au-Prince. 15/10/2025
USA Chinese airlines protest US plan to ban flights over Russian airspace The Kremlin shuts its airspace to US airlines in 2022 in response to Western sanctions over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 15/10/2025
Cult Planting seeds of heritage and strokes of tradition in Chile | CULT In partnership with Media City In the coastal village of Matanzas, Chile, volunteers from Qatar Museums’ Years of Culture programme join locals to restore native plants and paint a mural celebrating Qatari and Chilean heritage. 15/10/2025
Climate How the US shutdown could derail climate progress From cancelled solar projects to increased pollution, America’s political gridlock is taking a toll on climate goals. 15/10/2025
No Comment Torrential rains devastate Mexico, leaving 64 dead and dozens missing More than 300 communities across central and eastern Mexico remained isolated on Tuesday after deadly landslides and flooding swept through the region, leaving at least 64 people dead. 15/10/2025
USA Trump threatens to cut support for Argentina if Milei loses election Trump insisted that a recent $20 billion (€17 billion) assistance package to Argentina, which administration officials strenuously deny is a bailout, was about helping “our neighbours." 15/10/2025
Business Stellantis to pour €11bn into US expansion to avoid tariff losses The car giant says its biggest-ever US investment will increase output by 50%, add more than 5,000 jobs, and counter some tariff costs by boosting North American profitability. 15/10/2025
Business US charges Cambodian crypto kingpin after largest ever bitcoin seizure Prosecutors say individuals in forced-labour camps convinced victims to funnel billions into fake investments. The state may now use the seized crypto to repay the defrauded parties. 15/10/2025
Venezuela Latest US 'narco boat' strike kills six off Venezuelan coast The US president confirmed the attack, citing intelligence on narcotics trafficking. This marks the fifth strike since September, totalling 27 deaths. 15/10/2025
Tech News ChatGPT will soon allow adults to use AI chatbot for ‘erotica’ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that verified adults will be able to use ChatGPT for ‘erotica’ by the end of the year. 15/10/2025
USA US Senate rejects bill to end government shutdown, now in third week The US Senate rejected a bill to reopen the government for the eighth time, extending the shutdown into its third week amid a stalemate over health care funding. 15/10/2025
Tech News Foundations to invest €427 million to curbs tech giants’ AI influence Many are questioning whether AI's rapid deployment is actually improving their quality of life. 15/10/2025
USA US court rejects Jones' appeal of $1.4bn Sandy Hook defamation ruling The US Supreme Court upheld a $1.4 billion judgement against Alex Jones for his Sandy Hook hoax claims, rejecting his appeal. Jones' bankruptcy and asset liquidation continue. 14/10/2025
No Comment Hundreds of Indigenous protesters call for land recognition in Brazil About 200 members of Indigenous communities marched in Brasília on Monday, carrying a giant symbolic decree and a five-meter inflatable pen to urge President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to sign the demarcation of 104 pending Indigenous lands before COP30. 14/10/2025
Tech News Scientists can easily intercept military data from satellites US researchers found it surprisingly easy to access private text messages and military data using homemade satellite scans that cost as little as €500. 14/10/2025
Tech News Instagram to use PG-13 rating to limit content for teenagers The changes come as Meta faces relentless criticism over harms to children on social media. 14/10/2025