Americas

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Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending lava fountains 330 metres high

Kilauea Volcano erupted for the 36th time since December 2024, with lava fountains reaching 330 metres high.

10/11/2025

Space

Blue Origin’s second megarocket launch postponed due to weather

The rocket launch scheduled for Sunday afternoon was scrubbed due to weather. Blue Origin says its next launch will take place no earlier than 12 November.

10/11/2025

Economy

Trump proposes $2,000 payments to Americans to show tariff benefits

US President Donald Trump has proposed issuing payments of at least $2,000 to all Americans, apart from those in high-income brackets, saying the move would highlight the benefits of his tariff policy.

10/11/2025

USA

Trump to host Syria's al-Sharaa at White House for historic talks

Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa's Washington trip marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. Talks aim to have Damascus join the US-led coalition against IS and discuss lifting sanctions.

10/11/2025

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Donald Trump cheered and booed as first sitting US president at regular-season NFL game since 1978

US President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in almost half a century to attend a regular-season NFL game, greeted with cheers before being booed during a halftime ceremony.

10/11/2025

USA

US Senate takes first step toward ending government shutdown

A group of moderate Democratic lawmakers have agreed to move forward with an agreement brokered by Republicans to reopen government.

10/11/2025

Climate

COP30: What to expect from this year's UN climate talks

This year's climate summit is set to spotlight Indigenous peoples, forests and how to adjust course on the Paris Agreement.

10/11/2025

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Lava erupts from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano

The US Geological Survey captured lava spewing from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, which continues its periodic eruptions inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

09/11/2025

Colombia

Kallas urges respect for international law over US narco-boat strikes

The EU's Kaja Kallas emphasised the need to follow international law on self-defence and UN mandates at the CELAC-EU summit in Colombia, amid continued US strikes on narco-boats.

09/11/2025

Bolivia

Rodrigo Paz sworn-in as Bolivia's new president

The newly sworn-in president has promised to restore economic stability to Bolivia. The country has been dealing with a crippling economic and cost of living crisis, the worst in four decades, causing widespread unease and discontent.

09/11/2025

USA

US federal government shutdown continues into its 40th day

The longest federal government shutdown in US history continues into its 40th day as Democrat and Republican senators clash over health care funding. The shutdown has left critical programmes like food aid unfunded, federal employees unpaid and caused major disruptions to critical sectors, like avia

09/11/2025

Space

A look back at the 25 years of human life on the ISS

Three American and Russian astronauts landed at the International Space Station for the first time in November 2000. We take a look back at some of the station’s biggest moments.

09/11/2025

USA

Uzbekistan and the United States sign multi-billion dollar deals

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks at the White House, after which $34.5 billion in economic agreements and trade contracts were signed between the two countries, under which US companies are to implement projects in the central Asian nation.

08/11/2025

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Drone footage shows widespread destruction after deadly tornado hits Brazil

Drone footage captures the aftermath of a powerful tornado in southern Brazil that killed six people and injured more than 400.

08/11/2025

Europe News

Trump hands Orbán a win as Hungary locks exemption for Russian energy

White House sources say exemption for Budapest to continue buying Russian oil will apply for a year. The move represents a political win for Orbán heading into an election in April, with the Hungarian economy in dire straits. Low energy prices could be a determining factor in the campaign.

08/11/2025

USA

Orbán says Trump will not sanction Hungary for Russian energy imports

The Hungarian leader said he has managed to convince US President Donald Trump to grant his country a full exemption from sanctions for the purchase of Russian energy, after detailing to him the dire consequences it would have on the Hungarian people.

08/11/2025

USA

Cornell signs $60 million deal to restore federal funding for research

Cornell has joined the ranks of other top universities, including Columbia, Brown and Pennsylvania, who have made deals with the Trump administration to comply with their interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding for research projects.

08/11/2025

USA

Senate Republicans decline Democratic offer to reopen the government

Senate Republicans reject Democrat offer to extend health care subsidies for a year in order to reopen the government, as a bipartisan impasse over the longest government shutdown in US history continues and nears the 40-day mark.

08/11/2025

Climate

Climate disinformation surges ahead of COP30

A new report looks at the climate disinformation online ecosystem

08/11/2025

USA

Trump mulls Hungary's request for relief from Russian energy sanctions

In comments on Friday, Orbán said he would present Trump with several "suggestions" for implementing an exemption.

07/11/2025

Climate

Germany pledges support for Brazil's tropical forest protection scheme

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility seeks seeks to leverage investments into €108 billion that can be used to pay 74 developing countries for every hectare of forest they conserve.

07/11/2025

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2026 Grammy nominations: Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nods

Kendrick Lamar tops the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut with seven each.

07/11/2025

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Flight cancellations surge across US amid government shutdown

Hundreds of flights were canceled as the FAA ordered reduced air traffic at major US airports due to the ongoing government shutdown.

07/11/2025

Travel News

US shutdown sparks flight cuts and chaos fears for travellers

The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.

07/11/2025

Climate

Countries pledge billions for rainforest protection fund at COP30

Brazil’s rainforest preservation fund details announced at COP30, draws worldwide support

07/11/2025

USA

US to fill energy void in Europe left by Russia, Secretary Wright says

Speaking to Euronews, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated Washington's willingness to have a long-term energy presence in Europe and highlighted Greece's role as a key hub.

07/11/2025