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Giant sandwich breaks Mexico City record

Mexican restaurateurs paid tribute to a variety of local sandwiches on Wednesday by making a gigantic "torta" with a multitude of fillings.

04/08/2022

USA

UN chief slams 'greed' and 'outrageous profits' of big oil and gas

Antonio Guterres decried record profits from energy companies as "immoral" and called on national governments to tax the profits and use the revenues to help people most in need.

03/08/2022

Earth News

Galapagos Island iguanas thrive after 187 years of extinction

Nearly 200 years after it was first sighted by Charles Darwin, this iguana has made an epic comeback.

03/08/2022

USA

US abortion rights: Kansas votes to preserve abortion protections

In a victory for US abortion rights, voters in the midwestern state rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to restrict or ban abortion.

03/08/2022

Culture news

Vin Scully, the voice of the LA Dodgers and X Files inspiration, dies

Iconic American radio and TV broadcaster Vin Scully, the voice of baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers for 67 years, has died at the age of 94.

03/08/2022

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Buildings destroyed after the "Mckinney" fire in California

In recent days, a wildfire has ravaged the Klamath National Forest in California, destroying most of the homes in the area.

03/08/2022

Health news

Conjoined twins aged 3 separated with help of virtual reality

Twins Bernado and Arthur Lima, 3, can now look at each other in the face for the first time after a "man-on-Mars" surgery using virtual reality.

02/08/2022

Nature

Visitors to world’s tallest tree could face up to 6 months in prison

Officials say it isn’t worth risking the penalty to visit the world record holding tree as it can't easily be seen from the ground.

02/08/2022

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Indigenous Aymara women play golf in Bolivia

Two indigenous Aymara women play golf in traditional dress at the exclusive La Paz Golf Club.

02/08/2022

Culture news

Why would someone want Hitler's wristwatch?

An auction house in the US has become known for its Nazi memorabilia. But why is there such a big market?

02/08/2022

USA

9/11 plotter and al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike

Ayman al-Zawahiri, who led al-Qaeda and helped plot the September 11 attacks, has been killed by a US drone, president Joe Biden confirmed Monday.

02/08/2022

Earth News

Canada’s new ‘luxury tax’ targets supercars, yachts and private jets

As of September, Canada’s new ‘luxury tax’ will apply to privately owned high-value vehicles, aircraft and vessels.

01/08/2022

Culture news

Lincoln Center wants NY's nightlife made more accessible

New York City has no shortage of nightlife but for people with disabilities like Sid Marcos, it can be a challenge. The Lincoln Center is making the arts more accessible for people with disabilities.

01/08/2022

Culture news

How did Beyoncé become the biggest deal in music?

A Beyoncé releases ‘Renaissance’, we take a look at the bold career moves that have put the queen of pop on her thrown.

01/08/2022

Lifestyle

Vabbing: is your vaginal fluid the best perfume for getting a date?

This TikTok trend has people using their vaginal discharge to attract partners. But does the science hold up?

01/08/2022

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Fast moving McKinney fire burns forest in US

A state of emergency has been declared in California as wildfires ravage the Klamath National Forest.

31/07/2022

USA

Biden tests positive for COVID again, in rare case of virus 'rebound'

The new positive test comes just a few days after the White House said he had been given the all clear to come out of isolation, and several negative tests.

31/07/2022

Travel News

As digital nomads flock to Mexico City, some locals are fed up

Mexico City is a hub for digital nomads. But faced with skyrocketing rents, locals are frustrated.

31/07/2022

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New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning kicks off

Colorful balloons fill the skies over New Jersey as the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning kicks off.

30/07/2022

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Peruvians protest during Castillo's message to the nation

Hundreds of supporters and opponents of Peru's President Pedro Castillo protest near the Congress of the Republic in the capital Lima, as the president delivers a speech to mark his first year in office.

29/07/2022

Earth News

Surprise climate deal could be the 'most significant' in US history

It would bring President Biden closer to his pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

29/07/2022

Tech News

Global economy tests Big Tech as Apple, Amazon, Meta release earnings

Results were mixed, with Apple faring better than expected while Facebook owner Meta and Google's Alphabet reported falling ad sales amid an economic downturn.

29/07/2022

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Pope Francis meets crowds in Quebec City

Pope Francis arrived in Quebec City on Wednesday.

28/07/2022

USA

Biden: US economy 'on the right track' despite recession fears

US president Joe Biden has said his country is "on the right track", despite its economy shrinking for the second quarter in a row.

28/07/2022

Culture news

Buzz Aldrin's moon landing jacket sells for €2.7 million at auction

The jacket worn by Buzz Aldrin on his historic mission to the moon has become the most valuable American space artefact ever sold at auction. But how much did it go for?

28/07/2022

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Van Gogh exhibition in 8K opens in Rio

Brazil's Rio de Janeiro hosts a new 8K-resolution version of "Van Gogh Live.

28/07/2022