Americas

World News

US election, COVID-19 and the stark parallels with 1918 flu pandemic

The pandemic has already had a significant impact on the presidential primaries.

04/04/2020

Green News

Young people of the Amazon are the real guardians of the rainforest

Three young people in the Amazon describe why protecting the forest is crucial to their livelihoods.

04/04/2020

Living

Company traps CO2 emissions to make alcohol for hand sanitiser

A carbon-negative vodka brand has switched up production to help provide essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/04/2020

USA

Coronavirus: Trump admits protective gear running out as US cases soar

The US president confirms a shortage of masks and other medical supplies as the number of coronavirus cases tops 200,000.

02/04/2020

USA

The White House unveiled its coronavirus model. Here's what we know.

In a task force briefing, the White House offered the first look at the statistical models being used to anticipate how the virus could spread across the U.S.

01/04/2020

World News

'We haven't had fresh air in days': COVID-19 ship still stuck at sea

Holland America director Orlando Ashford has urged the authorities in Florida to act with humanity and allow the passengers to disembark.

31/03/2020

Brazil

Bolsonaro busy market videos removed amid coronavirus pandemic

Brazil's president has campaigned to keep the country's economy afloat during the spread of COVID-19.

30/03/2020

USA

Trump extends US distancing guidelines as coronavirus outbreak worsens

The US has more than 140,000 cases of #COVID-19 and more than 2,400 people have died.

30/03/2020

No Comment

Too close for concert: Stars play from home to raise coronavirus cash

The artists were filmed with smartphones, cameras and audio equipment in their homes.

30/03/2020

USA

Harry and Meghan security to be paid 'privately', couple tell Trump

The Duke qnd Duchess of Sussex insist they have no such plans, after the president said the US would not pay for security linked to their reported move.

30/03/2020

USA

Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30, predicts 'great things' by June 1

Trump last week said he wanted to see the much of the country opening back up by Easter.

30/03/2020

Green News

New York City: dramatic drop-off in air pollution

Researchers at Columbia University found a dramatic drop in pollutants in New York City in the last 2 weeks.

29/03/2020

USA

Euroviews. Coronavirus revealed Trump favours economy over elderly people ǀ View

The truth is, all of us — whatever our ages — should take precautions. By implying that this is primarily an older person's problem, we ignore the real risks to younger people, and we reinforce the ageism that already persists in our society.

28/03/2020

Panama

Four die on cruise ship stranded off Panama because of COVID-19 crisis

Another 138 people onboard have reported to the medical centre with "influenza-like illness symptoms," Holland America Line said on Friday.

28/03/2020

USA

Coronavirus: US adopts $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill

The legislation, which was passed unanimously by the Senate on Wednesday, provides relief for workers and businesses that have been devastated by the outbreak.

27/03/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump coronavirus failures should cost him re-election. They won't if Democrats play too nice ǀ View

The US president's egregious actions should have consequences for him in November. That requires liberals to loudly contradict the narrative he's constructed.

27/03/2020

Green News

Synthetic palm oil being brewed like beer gets Bill Gates' investment

The bio-based palm oil substitute is receiving millions of dollars from Bill Gates' investor-led fund.

26/03/2020

USA

US passes $2 trillion relief package to counter coronavirus effects

The US White House and Congress agreed on an aid package to help businesses, workers, and the health care system during the coronavirus pandemic.

25/03/2020

No Comment

In Chile, protesters keep marching despite coronavirus

One protester explained to the press that they are not afraid that the virus will kill them, because they have a government that is also killing them.

21/03/2020

USA

Euroviews. This high-tech way to try to slow the coronavirus spread has low-tech problems ǀ View

As federal, state and local governments increasingly contemplate big tech and mass surveillance as a tool to combat the spread of the deadly virus, we must guard against surveillance opportunists who will endanger public health and the health of our democracy.

21/03/2020

USA

Singer, actor, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81

Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop died at home of natural causes.

21/03/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump's 'Chinese Virus' racism isn't accidental — making it all the more stupid ǀ View

Somewhere right now, a team of great people is working on a vaccine. It's likely this team is made up of men and women from diverse backgrounds — including Asian Americans. And when this team has that breakthrough, the people using it won't care if it came from a person of color or an immigrant.

20/03/2020

USA

Ex-Google engineer pleads guilty to stealing secret files

Self-driving car engineer Anthony Levandowski was charged with stealing documents containing trade secrets.

20/03/2020

Economy

Aid packages help minimise impact of virus on world econonomies

The effect of the Coronavirus on the economy is being felt across the globe. Aid packages are being introduced by countries in the hope these might help people who are unable to work and potentially in financial difficulties. The UK has pledged 330 Billion pounds and the US 1 Trillion dollars.

18/03/2020

USA

Biden sweeps three primaries, bringing him closer to nomination

Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden won over voters in Arizona, Florida, and Illinois.

18/03/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump's coronavirus denial could lead to a financial crisis. Here's how to stop it ǀ View

It's one thing to use monetary and fiscal policy to psych up an economy that's psyched out. It's another when there is something incredibly real to fear.

16/03/2020