Americas

USA

What was the Mayflower and why is it celebrated 400 years on?

The pilgrims built a new life in Plymouth, Massachusets, in 1620. The area's original inhabitants paid a heavy price.

15/09/2020

USA

US wildfires spark political debate over climate change

Democratic governors blame climate change for record-breaking wildfires that have enveloped the West coast in smoke. Members of the Trump administration are blaming forest mismanagement.

14/09/2020

USA

US Open tennis: Dominic Thiem fightback earns first Grand Slam title

The Austrian takes his first Grand Slam title, beating Alexander Zverev. to become the first man in 71 years to win the US Open final after dropping the opening two sets.

14/09/2020

USA

Naomi Osaka comes back, beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title

Osaka pulled away to a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory for her second U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam title overall.

13/09/2020

USA

US wildfires death toll keeps climbing as smoke chokes West Coast

At least 31 people are known to have died in the western states of California, Oregon, and Washington.

13/09/2020

Colombia

13 killed in clashes in Bogota after a man dies in police custody

Three nights of unrest in Bogota began after a video went viral on social media showing a man, Javier Ordonez, being repeatedly tasered by police as he's arrested.

12/09/2020

USA

Moon rush: NASA looking for companies to help mine the lunar surface

The American space agency says it will pay for moon dust and rocks samples, but not for the trips. It hopes they will be collected by 2024.

11/09/2020

USA

What does a Biden administration mean for key European issues?

From climate change to an EU-US trade deal, how will the next man in the White House impact major European issues?

11/09/2020

Travel News

Mexico's 'City of the Gods' reopens after five-month lockdown

The UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the country's most popular spots for tourists

11/09/2020

USA

More than 500,000 flee as 'unprecedented' wildfires sweep Oregon

The wildfires have destroyed more than 900,000 acres of land, territory greater in size than the US state of Rhode Island and more than double what would usually burn annually.

11/09/2020

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Orange skies in San Francisco's Bay Area as smoke blocks out the sun

Skies were so dark at times that it appeared more night than day.

10/09/2020

USA

Donald Trump admits to playing down dangers of coronavirus, book says

“I wanted to always play it down,” US President Donald Trump said, according to a book by journalist Bob Woodward. “I still like playing it down because I don’t want to create a panic.”

10/09/2020

USA

Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Prize by Norwegian lawmaker

US President Donald Trump has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Norwegian lawmaker for his efforts in the Middle East.

09/09/2020

Earth News

Plant-based diets could remove over a decade of global CO2 emissions

Research shows how reducing our meat consumption could "drastically" reduce the effects of climate change.

08/09/2020

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Trump supporters stage motorcade near Portland, Oregon

Hundreds of Donald Trump supporters staged a car parade on Monday near Portland, where anti-racism protests have been going on for months

08/09/2020

USA

Novak Djokovic booted out of US Open after hitting line judge

Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open after hitting a line judge with a ball.

06/09/2020

USA

Serbia and Kosovo agree to closer economic ties in US-brokered deal

US president Donald Trump announced Serbia and Kosovo have normalized economic ties after a meeting with the country's leaders at the White House.

05/09/2020

USA

Trump draws criticism for alleged comments mocking US war dead

The president said a report claiming he called US soldiers killed in action "losers" and "suckers" was a "fake story".

05/09/2020

USA

Serbia and Kosovo normalise economic ties after White House talks

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo’s Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti both described the deal, a diplomatic boost for Donald Trump, as a "huge step forward".

04/09/2020

USA

Daniel Prude: Officers suspended over death of black man in New York

Footage released this week shows police putting a spit hood over Daniel Prude’s head before holding his head down on the pavement.

04/09/2020

USA

US election race: Joe Biden meets Jacob Blake's family in Wisconsin

The Democratic candidate's visit to Kenosha followed that of Donald Trump two days earlier. Biden accused the US President of legitimizing the human 'dark side'.

03/09/2020

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NASA fires booster in latest test for future moon rocket

NASA plans to send the first woman and next man to the lunar surface by 2024, with a goal of exploring Mars targeted for the mid-2030s.

03/09/2020

USA

US government asks states to be ready to distribute vaccines by Nov. 1

The US government told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1.

03/09/2020

USA

Prince Harry and Meghan sign production deal with Netflix

The couple have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children's programming.

02/09/2020

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Jacob Blake family holds community celebration to counter Trump visit

“We don’t need more pain and division from a president set on advancing his campaign at the expense of our city,” Justin Blake, an uncle, said in a statement.

02/09/2020

USA

Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'

Soon after arriving in the city, a visit made over the objections of state and local leaders, Trump toured the charred remains of a block besieged by violence and fire.

02/09/2020