Americas

USA

Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud

Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.

07/12/2022

Culture news

Writer heartbroken over failed book signing receives swell of support

Chelsea Banning spoke out after only two people attended the signing in a bookstore in Ohio.

07/12/2022

USA

US politics: Democrats seal absolute Senate majority with Georgia win

In the runoff vote, incumbent Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker

07/12/2022

Tech News

Apple sued by women over 'dangerous' AirTag stalking

The plaintiffs called AirTag tracking devices "the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers".

06/12/2022

USA

Georgia’s electors head to the polls in last day of US senate vote

Georgia voters are set to decide the final US Senate contest of the midterm elections, choosing between the incumbent, Democrat Raphael Warnock and a Republican football legend, Herschel Walker.

06/12/2022

Nature

What is COP15? The UN summit seeking to ‘make peace with nature’

A new global biodiversity framework is set to be agreed in Canada this fortnight, with proposals such as ‘30 by 30’ negotiated.

06/12/2022

Travel News

How to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning on holiday

Airbnb urged to require carbon monoxide alarms after three tourists die in Mexico.

06/12/2022

Culture news

French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

The two-time Emmy winner was recently diagnosed with cancer according to her family.

06/12/2022

USA

US and EU try to find common ground on trade and technology

The US administration and a delegation from the European Commission met near Washington DC on Monday to try to bring the world's two largest economies closer together on issues of trade and new technologies, but little concrete progress is expected.

05/12/2022

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Colombian authorities race to find missing people in landslide

Rescuers in Colombia are working tirelessly to rescue an estimated 20 people trapped in a landslide which englufed a road in the Pueblo Rico Municipality on Sunday.

05/12/2022

Soul Of The South

Why is Alabama the home of the Civil Rights Movement?

In partnership with GoUSA TV

Alabama is the home of Rosa Parks and its cities Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham saw some of the most important events, not just in the Civil Rights Movement, but the world. Here’s why you should visit.

05/12/2022

Scenes

Meet the Brazilian engineer cruising on plastic bottle tops

In partnership with Media City

"We want to be an example for kids and other businesses to show that they can use plastic waste and other residues to have a more circular economy."

05/12/2022

Brazil

Brazil football star Pelé hospitalised amid palliative care concerns

Pelé helped Brazil win the 1958, 1962 and 1970 World Cups and remains the team’s all-time leading scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches.

03/12/2022

USA

US Air Force unveils new stealth bomber amid arms race with China

The B-21 Raider -- which is not set to fly until 2023 -- is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years.

03/12/2022

Uruguay

Thousands of experts meet to tackle global plastic waste

More than 2,000 experts have met in Uruguay to discuss global plastic pollution and to take their first steps toward ending the crisis.

03/12/2022

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Macron tours New Orlean's French Quarter and greeted by locals

To the sound of the trombone, the French president swayed and clapped to the sound of the welcoming jazz band, alongside his wife Brigitte Macron

03/12/2022

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Watch: Protesters burn local attorney offices in Huanta, Peru

Chairs and legal documents were burnt in the street while hundreds stood by.

03/12/2022

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Hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers on display at Miami's art week

For a limited time, visitors will be able to see hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers at Miami's art week.

02/12/2022

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Brazilian firefighters rescue people from rooftops after flooding

Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

02/12/2022

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Native Hawaiians honor traditions at volcano

WATCH: Native Hawaiians honor traditions at volcano

02/12/2022

USA

Biden 'prepared to sit down with Putin' if he is willing to end war

"I'm prepared to speak with Putin if in fact there is an interest in him deciding he's looking for a way to end the war" said Biden.

02/12/2022

Partner content

Bringing down the ‘Brazil cost’ through modernisation and reform

Partner content presented by SECOM

A specific set of economic conditions known as the ‘Brazil Cost’ has, for a long time, presented a barrier not only to foreign investment, but to doing business within the country itself.

02/12/2022

Travel News

One dead after Antarctic cruise ship hit by ‘rogue wave’

The ship was struck by a “rogue wave.”

02/12/2022

Health news

This company is ahead of Elon Musk in making brain implants

Companies are racing to develop brain-computer interfaces allowing humans to interact with electronic devices only by thought.

02/12/2022

USA

Kanye 'Ye' West suspended from Twitter after antisemitic remarks

The Chicago-born rapper posted an image of a swastika blended with the Jewish symbol, the star of David.

02/12/2022