Americas

Mobility

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sells off around €600 million in shares

The CEO of Tesla has pledged to liquidate 10 per cent of his holdings in the electric car maker.

13/11/2021

USA

Britney Spears' 13-year-long conservatorship ends

Britney Spears said it was the "best day ever" after her conservatorship came to an end.

13/11/2021

USA

Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying congressional subpoena

Steve Bannon was indicted Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

12/11/2021

Culture news

Mass grave in Peru uncovers remains of those who lived before Columbus

Chan Chan was a citadel of the Chimu culture which prospered between the years 900 and 1450 before falling to the Incas.

12/11/2021

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Return of Rio rap a sign pandemic may be waning

This kind of battle was good news for the impoverished, sometimes violent Cidade de Deus favela in Rio de Janeiro: a rap duel in a local bar held for the first time since the pandemic hit early last year.

12/11/2021

Residences

Where is this magical 'treehouse' and why is it so popular on Airbnb?

Here's how a DIY upcycling project became one of the most sought-after stays on Airbnb.

11/11/2021

Health news

How technology changed love in the time of COVID

You've heard of remote working, but a new survey revealed that remote dating was more popular than ever this year.

11/11/2021

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French quadruple amputee begins attempt to cross world's highest lake

Paralympian quadruple amputee Theo Curin begins his challenge to swim 122 kilometres across the world's highest navigable lake to raise awareness of environmental pollution.

11/11/2021

Mobility

US government sues Uber for charging disabled people unfair fees

The app allegedly charged disabled people for waiting time incurred while they got into its vehicles. Uber says it refunded all affected passengers who asked to be paid back.

11/11/2021

Climate

The first person to be diagnosed with climate change lives in Canada

150,000 people die a year from climate change. So why has the first diagnosis just been given, and how significant is it?

10/11/2021

Art

Post-pandemic art market to reach new zenith with in-person auctions

With sales starting on November 15, estimates are to bring in more than $1 billion (over €868m) in a week.

10/11/2021

Culture news

How could the crowd surge at Astroworld have been prevented?

Eight people lost their lives in a crowd surge at a festival organised by rapper Travis Scott last weekend. The youngest was 14 years old. Euronews asks industry leaders in concert safety about the tragedy and how it could have been prevented.

10/11/2021

USA

NASA delays next moon landing until 2025 at earliest

The space agency had been aiming for 2024 for the first moon landing by astronauts in half a century.

10/11/2021

Nature

Instagram's pet-sharing-tree-planting trend is definitely a scam

A new feature suddenly appeared on photos of pets a couple of days ago. But it's not what it seems.

09/11/2021

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SpaceX Crew returns to earth, exits capsule after successful splashdown

SpaceX Crew returns to earth, exits capsule after successful splashdown

09/11/2021

Design

Venezuela's hidden gems are slowly deteriorating

The 1950s were, for Caracas, a magical decade. A period that also coincided with the arrival of European immigrants, which led to the creation of projects by world-renowned architects and artists.

09/11/2021

Culture news

Dean Stockwell, who played 'Al' in Quantum Leap, dies ages 85

A child actor on Broadway, Stockwell's career spanned seven decades before he retired from acting in 2015. But his lasting legacy for many will be his portrayal of the project observer. Al, in Quantum Leap, for which he won a Golden Globe in 1990.

09/11/2021

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40 turtles are released into the nature to celebrate anti-deforestation pact in Colombian Amazon

40 turtles are released into the nature to celebrate anti-deforestation pact in Colombian Amazon

08/11/2021

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Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers

08/11/2021

Culture news

Amy Winehouse's items fetch millions at auction in Los Angeles

The proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which supports vulnerable young adults struggling with addiction.

08/11/2021

Mobility

Why Elon Musk could sell 10% of his Tesla stock

The Tesla CEO said he would "abide" by the results of a Twitter poll telling him to sell. But a possible tax bill could be the real reason.

08/11/2021

Destinations

6 amazing city breaks to go on as the US opens its borders

North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know.

08/11/2021

Travel News

US travel restrictions: What are the new rules?

Everything you need to know now that the US is open to tourists.

08/11/2021

Nicaragua

After jailing rivals, Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega set to win re-election

U.S. President Joe Biden has called the poll, which comes after Ortega appointed his wife as 'co-president', a 'pantomime'.

08/11/2021

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Brazil bids shocked goodbye to country star Mendonca

Thousands of people queue up outside the Goiania arena in the hometown of late Brazilian country music star Marilia Mendonca, to pay an emotional tribute to the beloved songstress of sorrow and strong women after she was killed in a plane crash at age 26

07/11/2021

Residences

I couldn't help but wonder, can I stay in Carrie Bradshaw's apartment?

For two nights only, Sex and the City fans can live their best Carrie life in this AirBnB.

07/11/2021