Americas

Argentina

Argentine health minister forced to resign amid COVID vaccine scandal

The scandal erupted after journalist Horacio Verbitsky said he received preferential treatment from the health ministry to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

20/02/2021

USA

Joe Biden: US 'determined' to earn back Europe's trust after Trump era

In his first big appearance on the global stage, the US President pledged to repair a relationship that had become strained under his predecessor.

19/02/2021

Ecotech

This woman is trying to buy a house with just a hair clip

Eco-friendly TikTok star Demi Skipper is swapping her stuff with strangers, in the hope of getting a house.

19/02/2021

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"Touchdown confirmed!" - Perseverance lands on Mars

The NASA rover is there as part of a mission to uncover signs of life and collect samples of rock

19/02/2021

USA

US eyes return to Iran nuclear deal by reversing Trump-era sanctions

The move by the new Biden administration comes ahead of a planned EU-led meeting to discuss a return to the Iran nuclear deal

19/02/2021

World News

Mars rover sends its first surface images after historic landing

The Perseverance rover arrived on Mars on Thursday as part of a mission to uncover signs of ancient life and collect samples of rock

18/02/2021

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Aerial footage shows snow in hard-hit state Texas

A blanket of snow covers the town of Lewisville, Texas, the state hardest hit by the cold snap sweeping the United States for several days.

18/02/2021

Nature

'Cold-stunned' sea turtles rescued from deadly Texas snowstorm

Volunteers have been trying to warm up the animals despite problems with water and power in the southern US state.

18/02/2021

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Watch: Former Donald Trump casino brought crashing to the ground

The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded on Wednesday morning after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground.

17/02/2021

Nature

Deforestation could be cooling the planet down, say scientists

A new controversial study claims that cutting down trees might have the opposite effect on global warming.

17/02/2021

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Scientists and indigenous people unite to save Colombian condor

Scientists and members of the Kokonuko indigenous people walk through Colombia's Purace National Park in south-west Colombia to watch condors and install a camera, as they conduct the first-ever census of the bird that is emblematic of the Andes mountain range.

17/02/2021

USA

At least 20 dead as millions in US endure record cold without power

A winter storm left millions without power in record-breaking cold weather.

17/02/2021

Sport

Football for Friendship awards Bolivian 'superwomen' girls academy

In partnership with Gazprom

With her army of 'super poderosas' (superwomen) girls' football academy in Bolivia, sports journalist Carmen Pozo is raising the next generation of young female athletes.

16/02/2021

Ecotech

Why are our cities sinking and what does this mean for the future?

Scientists are worried that cities are collapsing under their own weight.

16/02/2021

USA

Independent commission will investigate Capitol riots, Pelosi says

The US Congress will establish an independent commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place in January at the Capitol.

16/02/2021

Destinations

Here are the must-see spots for first-time visitors to Cuba

From Old Havana to the Bay of Pigs - here's our beginner's guide to Cuba.

15/02/2021

World

Bill Gates says getting to zero emissions will be 'best thing we've ever done'

"It should be a cause that humanity can come together on. It'll be hard, but if we achieve it, it'll be the best thing we've ever done," says Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Founder of Breakthrough Energy.

15/02/2021

USA

Biden calls for tougher gun laws on school shooting anniversary

Joe Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws on the anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people lost their lives in 2018.

15/02/2021

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Rio's 'bate-bolas' stage small parade despite cancelled carnival

The world-famous Brazilian festival is not happening this year amid the pandemic, but some still dressed up in their exuberant, hand-made costumes for a symbolic celebration.

14/02/2021

USA

Biden ponders 'fragile' democracy after Trump impeachment acquittal

Euronews looks into all the key reactions after Donald Trump was acquitted at the Senate impeachment trial for inciting violence at the US Capitol.

14/02/2021

USA

Donald Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial after Democrats fail to secure enough votes

Donald Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial after Democrats fail to secure enough votes on single charge of incitement to insurrection.

13/02/2021

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Sambistas perform to open Rio's would-be carnival season

The symbolic performance marked what would have opened Rio's carnival season - a series of events that has been scrapped due to the pandemic.

13/02/2021

Haiti

Haitians clash with police as they demand president's resignation

Protesters say the president's term ended last Sunday; however, the incumbent insists he has another year left.

13/02/2021

USA

Trump impeachment trial: Senate vote close after witness row resolved

The final vote on whether the ex-president incited insurrection edged closer after a deal was reached following a furore over hearing new witnesses.

13/02/2021

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Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters

Haitian police fire tear gas on hundreds of protesters

12/02/2021

USA

Rioters acted on Trump's 'orders,' Democrats say in impeachment trial

House Democrats prosecuting former US President Donald Trump's impeachment said on Thursday the Capitol rioters believed they were acting on "the president's orders”.

11/02/2021