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Colombia: Indigenous people leave Cali after protests

Indigenous people that had travelled to Cali to join protests against the government of Ivan Duque leave the city to return to their homes in the Cauca region, where they plan to continue demonstrations.

13/05/2021

Money

Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin over environmental concerns

"We are concerned about rapid increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.

13/05/2021

Home

What is the global chip shortage and why should we care about it?

Here is everything you need to know about the global chip shortage and how it threatens to impact everyone's daily lives.

12/05/2021

USA

George Floyd: Judge finds 'aggravating factors' in death

A jury convicted Derek Chauvin, 45, of second and third degree murder and manslaughter on 20 April in George Floyd's death.

12/05/2021

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Guatemala's volcanic pizza chef uses lava-fired oven

In an improvised kitchen among sharp volcanic rocks, David Garcia spreads the dough and places the ingredients to form a pizza that will be put in a rather unique oven: an extensive river of fiery lava that flows from the furious Pacaya volcano in southern Guatemala.

12/05/2021

Money

Just how eco-friendly is Chia, the new 'green' cryptocurrency?

Using less energy than other cryptos, Chia has been hailed as the "green" alternative to Bitcoin. But is it all that it seems?

12/05/2021

Work

Colonial Pipeline: How hackers are making millions from cyber threats

With cyber-attacks on the rise, we take a look at how and why they happen and what we can do to protect ourselves.

11/05/2021

Destinations

Earn €100,000 with this dream job in the Bahamas

Time to swap the mundane surroundings of your home office for sun, sea and sand in the Bahamas? This job will pay you €100,000 for the privilege...

11/05/2021

USA

Russia denies role in cyberattack on US's biggest gasoline pipeline

The Colonial Pipeline will not be able to resume full operations for several days due to the ransomware attack.

11/05/2021

USA

Controversy over Golden Globes leads NBC to pull out for 2022

Following controversy over lack of diversity the Golden Globe Awards won't be aired by major TV network NBC in 2022

11/05/2021

Destinations

Yukon is the perfect road trip for a break from society

Need a break from society? With more moose than people, Yukon is for you.

11/05/2021

Tech News

Second-biggest cryptocurrency Ethereum soars above record $4,000 mark

In a week where other altcoins, including Dogecoin, took a hit, Ethereum's value has soared to record highs.

10/05/2021

Tech News

How a cyber attack on a US oil pipeline could spark a fuel shortage

Fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline was knocked offline by a cybercriminal gang and forced to shut a critical fuel network. The result could be major fuel shortages.

10/05/2021

USA

Gunman kills six, then himself, at birthday party in Colorado

A gunman opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado on Sunday, killing six adults before killing himself, police said.

10/05/2021

USA

From Gaza to Nasa

From Gaza to NASA - the Palestinian engineer working on the Mars project team

09/05/2021

Money

Dogecoin's value tumbles after Elon Musk called it 'a hustle' on SNL

Dogecoin, which is often seen as a joke, soared in value this week after it was listed on investing apps. Elon Musk's appearance on SNL has changed all that.

09/05/2021

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Buenos Aires renovates iconic obelisk

Buenos Aires renovates iconic obelisk

08/05/2021

Nature

Why are 45,000 people signing up to kill a threatened species?

Volunteers are applying to shoot bison at the Grand Canyon, to prevent environmental damage from taking place. But is this the right decision?

07/05/2021

Brazil

Brazil: Rio's deadly police shootout prompts claims of abuse

25 people died in a massive police raid against drug traffickers in a Brazilian favela.

07/05/2021

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Guatemalans perform ritual asking for end of Pacaya volcanic activity

Residents perform a ritual in front of Guatemala's Pacaya volcano asking for the end of volcanic activity.

06/05/2021

Europe Decoded

Trump's new blog posts can be shared on Facebook & Twitter despite ban

Trump's new blog can be seen as a way of getting around his ban from major social media networks.

06/05/2021

Mobility

Watch: SpaceX lands Starship rocket at fifth time of trying

The previous four attempted test flights of the rocket SpaceX wants to use to send people to the moon and Mars ended in fiery explosions.

06/05/2021

Eco-Innovation

Printable smartphones are the latest breakthrough in green tech

The fight against gadget waste is being spurred on by new printable electronics made from wood ink.

06/05/2021

USA

COVID-19 is a vascular disease not a respiratory one, says study

This could explain blood clots in some COVID patients and other issues like "COVID feet", which are not classic symptoms of a respiratory illness.

06/05/2021

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SpaceX successfully lands Starship prototype rocket

SpaceX’s vehicle, known as Starship, successfully completed its latest test flight on Wednesday, taking off and landing again from a launch site in Texas

06/05/2021

Colombia

Columbia anti-police protests continue

Protesters in Colombia have taken to the street again demanding an end to police abuse and the introduction of policies to overcome the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic.

06/05/2021