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New study sets world record for discovery of dinosaur footprints

A new study paints an enormous picture of almost 17,000 dinosaur footprints in a mountainous area of Bolivia, making it the world's largest find of its kind that's been protected from centuries of erosion.

09/12/2025

Brazil

Suspect arrested in Brazil over theft of eight Matisse artworks

Two armed men entered the Mario de Andrade Library in São Paulo on Sunday and stole a dozen artworks, according to authorities.

09/12/2025

Business

President Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell H200 chips to China

The US government said the approval, which comes in exchange for a 25% surcharge, would also be available to other chipmakers like Intel and AMD.

09/12/2025

Earth News

How damaging is deep-sea mining? New landmark study sheds light

A five-year-long investigation into how deep-sea mining impacts biodiversity has finally been published.

09/12/2025

Lifestyle

Francis Ford Coppola's unique F.P Journe FFC watch fetches $10 million

Hollywood legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has slightly eased his financial woes by selling his unique F.P Journe FFC prototype wristwatch for a record $10.8 million at an auction in New York. The luxury timepiece was one of seven watches being sold by the Oscar-winning filmmaker.

09/12/2025

USA

Trump justifies narcoboat second strike amid calls to release footage

Trump claimed survivors of the September boat strike were trying to right a drug-laden vessel, as Congress threatens to cut Hegseth's budget over the video.

09/12/2025

USA

UN aid agency cuts appeal for 2026 to €28bn after support drops

This year, the UN system slashed thousands of jobs, notably at its migration and refugee agencies, and Secretary General António Guterres' office has launched a review of UN operations.

08/12/2025

Business

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix

The announcement comes just days after Netflix said it had agreed a $72 billion takeover deal for Warner Bros Discovery.

08/12/2025

Culture news

Golden Globe nominations 2026 announced: Who are the frontrunners?

The shortlisted films and TV shows have been announced, with the Golden Globes taking place in Los Angeles on 11 January 2026. Here's the full breakdown of the nominations.

08/12/2025

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Thousands march in Brazil to raise attention to femicides

Tens of thousands of women in cities across Brazil rallied against gender-based violence on Sunday amid a series of recent high-profile cases that have shocked the country and sparked fury.

08/12/2025

Business

Global brands fight legality of Trump’s 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Major multinationals are turning to the US Court of International Trade to claw back duties paid under Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs.

08/12/2025

Culture news

Football vs soccer: Does Trump want to rename sport before World Cup?

For Americans, the word “football” refers to American football, a sport primarily played with hands. Donald Trump has suggested a new name for the NFL, because “soccer” deserves the name “football”... And even some of his critics are saying he's got a point.

08/12/2025

USA

Trump says Zelenskyy 'isn't ready' to sign US-backed peace deal

The US president's comments come after US and Ukrainian negotiators completed three days of talks on Saturday.

08/12/2025

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Supporters of María Corina Machado march across Latin America ahead of Nobel ceremony

Demonstrators in several Latin American cities marched in support of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as she prepares to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

07/12/2025

USA

Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean

As part of the Pentagon’s anti-drug campaign, the US has been targeting vessels in the Caribbean, striking dozens of boats and killing at least 87 people.

07/12/2025

USA

Zelenskyy hails 'substansive' call with US officials over peace talks

A Ukrainian delegation met with US officials for three days of peace talks in Florida. Both sides acknowledge lasting peace will depend on Russia.

07/12/2025

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Kilauea volcano resumes eruptions with new lava fountains

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has entered a new eruptive episode, sending lava fountains into the air while remaining contained within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

06/12/2025

Culture news

Legendary architect and designer Frank Gehry dies aged 96

Among his many masterpieces were the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain; The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and Berlin’s DZ Bank Building.

06/12/2025

USA

In a blow to press freedom, White House launches media 'Hall of Shame'

The portal's launch comes as Trump ramps up his campaign against what he labels as 'fake news,' and as the US President faces mounting criticism for repeatedly lashing out at journalists.

06/12/2025

Brazil

Bolsonaro's eldest son says he will run for 2026 Brazil presidency

Flávio Bolsonaro, eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, said his father backed him to represent the party and run for Brazil's presidency in 2026. The senator vouched to 'continue the nation's project'.

06/12/2025

USA

2026 World Cup groups announced by FIFA in ceremony in Washington

A record 48 teams will take part next year with Cape Verde, Jordan, Uzbekistan and Curaçao all appearing in football's premier event for the first time.

05/12/2025

USA

Trump awarded new peace prize from FIFA during 2026 World Cup draw

Trump, who has openly campaigned for and long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily favoured to win the newly created FIFA prize.

05/12/2025

Business

Netflix bags Warner Bros and HBO in €71bn Hollywood shake-up

After months of bidding drama, Netflix has secured an agreement to acquire Warner Bros, bringing the Harry Potter, DC and Game of Thrones franchises under its roof while Discovery Global spins off CNN and other legacy networks.

05/12/2025

Europe News

US warns Europe of 'civilisational decline'

Complaining of "unrealistic expectations" about the prospect of defeating Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US government vows to "cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations" to stop its "civilisational" decline.

05/12/2025

Tech News

Gemini 3: What to know about Google’s top 2025 search term

Google’s AI chatbot ‘Gemini’ has received significant attention this year, topping its 'Year in Search' highlights. Here’s all you need to know about the new AI model, Gemini 3.

05/12/2025

USA

US resumes strikes on narcoboats, killing four in latest operation

US Southern Command resumed lethal strikes on alleged narcoboats, killing four amid bipartisan scrutiny of the Pentagon's anti-drug campaign.

05/12/2025