Americas

World News

Is Black Friday overshadowing Native American Heritage Day?

Is the commercial free-for-all Black Friday dwarfing recognition of Native American heritage?

27/11/2020

Argentina

Football legend Maradona buried as thousands mourn in Buenos Aires

Many climbed the fences of Argentina's presidential residence, cheering for Maradona one last time.

27/11/2020

USA

Trump says he'll leave if Electoral College formalises Biden victory

Trump has said he would allow a peaceful transition of power in January if the Electoral College formalises Democrat Joe Biden's victory, but insisted such a decision would be a “mistake”.

27/11/2020

Argentina

The onscreen lives of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona

Unsusprisingly given his celebrity, the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been documented on film many times. Euronews looks at some of the most interesting onscreen depictions.

26/11/2020

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Aerial images show the long queues to see Diego Maradona's coffin

Thousands of Maradona fans waited to enter the country's presidential mansion where the coffin holding their icon will lie in state for the next three days.

26/11/2020

Sport

Maradona 'enjoyed being described as a villain', says journalist

For seven years, Diego Maradona led the line at Napoli, twice helping securing the Scudetto for the Italian Serie A side.

26/11/2020

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Crowds gather in Buenos Aires to pay tribute to Diego Maradona

The football star died of a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

26/11/2020

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Chaotic scenes as fans scramble to see coffin of Diego Maradona

Fans mourning the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scuffled with police outside Casa Rosada, where his coffin is lying in state.

26/11/2020

Climate

Does John Kerry have the answer to the climate crisis?

Young environmental activists have responded to the US special climate envoy on Twitter.

26/11/2020

USA

Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn

President Donald Trump pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, despite him pleading guilty twice about lying to the FBI.

26/11/2020

Argentina

Watch: Argentinians pay respects to body of Diego Maradona

As controversial as he was talented, Maradona is a gigantic loss for the beautiful game.

25/11/2020

Travel News

Mystery ‘Space Odyssey’ monolith discovered in the Utah desert

People are being urged not to go looking for the mystery metal structure as it's in a very remote part of the Utah desert and could be dangerous.

25/11/2020

USA

Meghan Markle reveals she lost a child to miscarriage

In an article in the New York Times, the duchess wrote: “In being invited to share our pain, together we take the first steps toward healing.”

25/11/2020

USA

US: Hundreds of millions paid to criminals in coronavirus aid fraud

Prisoners in California, including serial killers on death row, have received hundreds of millions of dollars in aid related to the coronavirus pandemic.

25/11/2020

USA

'America is back': Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees

“Together, these public servants will restore America globally, its global leadership and its moral leadership,” US President-elect Biden said.

25/11/2020

USA

Helicopter counting sheep discovers mysterious monolith in Utah desert

A helicopter crew who were on a mission counting sheep have spotted a mysterious monolith in the middle of the desert in Utah.

24/11/2020

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Fibreglass shark linked to Jaws movie is installed at new musuem

The shark was rescued from a scrapyard and will go on display at the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

24/11/2020

USA

COVID-19: Thanksgiving could be make-or-break in US virus response

The US is averaging 165,000 new virus cases per day, up over 70% in two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University. Hospitalisations, deaths and the testing positivity rate are also up sharply as the nation approaches Thanksgiving.

24/11/2020

USA

Biden transition gets US government approval to move forward

US President Donald Trump agreed to allow the government to cooperate with the Biden transition while still refusing to concede.

24/11/2020

World News

President-elect Joe Biden appoints John Kerry as 'climate envoy'

President-elect Joe Biden appoints John Kerry as 'climate envoy'

23/11/2020

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Donald Trump cheered by supporters as he heads to golf course

Protesters and supporters regularly gather outside the club’s entrance when he plays

23/11/2020

USA

US transition: Trump continues attempt to cast doubt on election

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a longtime ally of the president, blasted Trump's legal team, calling their work a "legal embarrassment" in an interview with ABC.

23/11/2020

USA

US election: Biden expected to nominate Blinken as secretary of state

The US president-elect is expected to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state.

23/11/2020

Travel News

Lack of tourists in New York is wiping out small business

Many Manhattan shopkeepers are having to rely on the kindness of strangers to stay afloat.

22/11/2020

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Flames rip through Guatemala's Congress as street battles rage

Protests broke out over budget cuts to health and education.

22/11/2020

USA

US election 2020: Trump campaign requests full recount of Georgia vote

The results of the state, which has traditionally been a Republican stronghold, were certified on Friday after a recount by hand confirmed Joe Biden's win.

22/11/2020