Americas

Brazil

Brazil announces $5.5B in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the plan, which includes a bill to be sent to Congress, as a first step to help local exporters.

14/08/2025

Economy

Despite tariff revenue, US deficit grows as spending hits record high

Even with customs revenue quadrupling under new tariffs, record-high spending on benefits, healthcare and debt interest drove the largest monthly deficit in US history.

13/08/2025

Culture news

Eddie Van Halen's 1982 iconic guitar headed to auction

The instrument is based on Van Halen’s original “Frankenstrat” guitar from 1975. Five years after Van Halen's death, this is the first of his guitars with this trademark design to ever be auctioned. It is expected to fetch more than $2million during an October auction led by Sotheby's.

13/08/2025

Business

Conservative-leaning Perplexity AI makes shock bid for Google Chrome

The Truth Social integrated AI firm made an unexpected €29 billion offer for the world’s most popular web browser as Google faces possible antitrust action in the US.

13/08/2025

Culture news

Venus Williams to be honoured with new Barbie doll

Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay.

13/08/2025

Space

Ariane 6 carrying climate monitoring satellite succesfully launched

The rocket is crucial for giving Europe independent access to space, and reducing its reliance on Elon Musk's SpaceX, and will help the continent build resilience against the climate crisis.

13/08/2025

No Comment

Mexico City rally over Israeli strike that killed journalists in Gaza

Journalists and activists gathered in Mexico City on Tuesday evening to demand justice for Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and other reporters killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza late on Sunday.

13/08/2025

Mexico

Mexico extradites 26 cartel members to US in deal with Trump

The move marks the second time Mexico extradites cartel members to the US, in an effort to curb the threat of US tariffs on its imports.

13/08/2025

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Yoga meets Van Gogh in immersive Las Vegas sessions

Visitors to Las Vegas can now take part in a yoga class surrounded by the swirling colours of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works, projected floor-to-ceiling.

12/08/2025

Economy

US inflation shows limited tariff impact, but prices still rise

The latest US numbers show July inflation came in softer than expected at 2.7%. Core prices hit 3.1%, with a more significant tariff hit expected later in the year.

12/08/2025

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Peruvian Shamans call for calm in Amazon island dispute with Colombia

Shamans in Peru have staged a traditional ritual in Lima to urge peace with Colombia amid a growing row over the ownership of Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon.

12/08/2025

Business

Trump reverses course on Intel CEO amid US-China chip showdown

Just days after demanding that Intel's CEO step down over alleged conflicts tied to China, Trump met with him in the White House — a whiplash reversal that sent the company's stock soaring.

12/08/2025

Culture news

Harry and Meghan extend Netflix deal amid plans for new content

The royal couple are set to produce more shows under the Archewell banner in a multi-year agreement with Netflix – in spite of criticism and mixed viewership numbers.

12/08/2025

Tech News

Elon Musk threatens to sue Apple over X and Grok's App Store rankings

Musk accused Apple of "behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store".

12/08/2025

Culture news

Taylor Swift announces her 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' follows last year’s 'The Tortured Poets Department' and the singer's record-breaking Eras Tour. No release date has been announced for the new album, but her site says that vinyl editions of the album would ship before 13 October.

12/08/2025

USA

Trump says he’ll know if Putin wants Ukraine peace deal in meeting

Without elaborating, Trump reiterated that land exchanges might be a part of any significant agreement.

12/08/2025

USA

At least two people dead, 10 injured in US Steel plant explosion

The plant, a massive industrial facility along the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, is considered the largest coking operation in North America and is one of four major US Steel plants in Pennsylvania.

12/08/2025

USA

Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days

Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire.

11/08/2025

USA

Trump to deploy National Guard to DC citing 'crime emergency'

Trump also said at his news briefing that his administration has started removing homeless encampments "from all over our parks, our beautiful, beautiful parks."

11/08/2025

Tech News

AOL is shutting down dial-up internet after 34 years

Dial-up internet will be shut down by the end of September for AOL customers.

11/08/2025

Colombia

Colombian presidential hopeful dies weeks after rally shooting

Uribe Turbay's assassination has sent shockwaves through the country and reignited fears that Colombia could again experience the wave of political violence that marred the 1990s.

11/08/2025

Culture news

Thieves steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from California store

Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide.

11/08/2025

Culture news

Adidas designer apologises for shoes 'appropriated' from Mexico

Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have apologised after their Oaxaca Slip-On sparked backlash for using Indigenous Mexican design without credit or collaboration.

11/08/2025

Business

Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government

The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market.

11/08/2025

USA

Flash floods batter US midwest leaving thousands without power

Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 36 centimetres of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the US National Weather Service.

11/08/2025

Climate

Argentina’s once stable Perito Moreno Glacier is now melting fast

New data shows Perito Moreno Glacier’s rapid retreat, revealing climate change’s delayed impact on this iconic mass of ice.

10/08/2025