Americas

USA

Biden announces huge 'once-in-a-generation' infrastructure plan

US President Joe Biden outlined a more than two trillion dollar plan to invest in infrastructure including roads and broadband internet.

01/04/2021

USA

California office building shooting kills 4, including child

A shooting at a Southern California office building on Wednesday killed four people, including a child.

01/04/2021

Ecotech

Google Maps to default to routes with the lowest carbon impact

The tech giant is using AI to improve its popular maps app to help combat climate change.

31/03/2021

USA

Tearful witnesses describe being prevented from helping George Floyd

A Minneapolis firefighter was one of several witnesses who said they wish they could have helped George Floyd.

31/03/2021

USA

G. Gordon Liddy, Watergate mastermind, dead at 90

Liddy, a former FBI agent and Army veteran, was convicted of conspiracy, burglary and illegal wiretapping for his role in the Watergate burglary.

31/03/2021

Brazil

Brazil military chiefs quit as Bolsonaro seeks their support

The leaders of all three branches of Brazil’s armed forces jointly resigned following President Jair Bolsonaro's replacement of the defence minister

31/03/2021

USA

Witnesses say they saw George Floyd 'slowly fade away'

A witness said he saw George Floyd struggle for air and "slowly fade away...like a fish in a bag" as police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on the man's neck during his arrest.

30/03/2021

World News

President Biden warns Americans of fourth wave of COVID-19

Biden announced that by April 19 at least 90% of the adult U.S. population would be eligible for vaccination.

29/03/2021

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Protesters march at 'Stop Asian Hate' rally in Portland

It comes after a recent mass shooting spree at Asian-owned spas in the state of Georgia.

29/03/2021

USA

Derek Chauvin: George Floyd murder trial hears from witnesses

George Floyd's death in May 2020 sparked protest across the US and a global reckoning on race.

29/03/2021

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Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation

Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer undergoes renovation

29/03/2021

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Mothers of femicide victims protest lack of convictions in Mexico

The protest comes ahead of the inauguration of Generation Equality Forum set to begin in Mexico City on Monday March 29.

29/03/2021

USA

President Joe Biden invites Putin and Xi to climate talks

The session will test Biden’s pledge to make climate change a priority.

26/03/2021

World

NATO, China, Russia, Nord Stream 2, US Secretary of State gives the lowdown

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, recently visited NATO headquarters in Brussels to renew America's ties with the alliance. He tells us about his reasons for visiting Europe and what relations will look like under the Biden administration.

26/03/2021

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Deadly tornadoes roar through Alabama

Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama

26/03/2021

World News

Ten years in the making, an indie film pays tribute to The Smiths

Twenty of The Smiths tracks feature in the movie by Stephen Kijak and RLJE Films which is set in the summer of 1987.

25/03/2021

USA

President Joe Biden, 78, plans to run for a second term in 2024

Biden told reporters that he expected to run for the White House in the next election.

25/03/2021

USA

Big Tech CEOs face questions in U.S. Congress over misinformation

Facebook, Twitter, and Google were questioned by lawmakers on their efforts to combat misinformation following the storming of the Capitol building.

25/03/2021

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US authorities publish footage from migrant processing centre

US authorities publish footage from migrant processing centre

24/03/2021

Moments

Why are alcohol-free bars growing in popularity in the United States?

Alcohol-free bars are opening across the United States as more and more people try out staying sober.

24/03/2021

USA

Colorado shooting victims included store workers and police officer

Ten people lost their lives in a mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store.

23/03/2021

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Bolsonaro greets supporters as they wish him happy birthday

They cheered the 66-year-old outside the presidential palace in the capital, Brasilia.

23/03/2021

Europe News

Biden invited to EU summit as Brussels bids to rebuild US links

The move comes as Chinese and Russian officials met in a show of unity against western sanctions.

23/03/2021

Travel News

Meet the thrill-seeker famous for running the fastest 100m on stilts

Ben Jacoby is known for being the fastest man on stilts. After breaking the 100m record, he's now in training for the London Marathon. We find out more.

23/03/2021

USA

10 people killed in Colorado supermarket shooting

Police arrested a lone suspect after an hours-long standoff at a Boulder supermarket.

23/03/2021

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Hundreds of dogs receive the blessing of Saint Lazarus in Nicaragua

Hundreds of dogs received the blessing of Saint Lazarus, the protector of animals and the sick in Nicaragua, along with their owners - Catholic devotees.

22/03/2021