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Brazilian demonstrators rally against Trump and urge taxing the rich

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in São Paulo on Thursday to protest against US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and demand higher taxes on the super-rich.

11/07/2025

USA

ICE agents clash with protesters during raids at farm in California

Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests.

11/07/2025

Markets

Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’

The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week.

11/07/2025

Earth News

Nearly 100 people arrested in Amazon environmental crime crackdown

Amazon Basin countries and the UAE joined forces to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling.

11/07/2025

Economy

Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil

Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.

11/07/2025

World News

Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas

The new law permits private entities to participate in the management of conservation zones. Critics say it will facilitate land grabs and lead to greater environmental degradation.

11/07/2025

USA

Texas flash floods: 120 dead, 170 missing as grief grips Hill Country

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood-prone areas when the legislature meets later this month.

11/07/2025

Economy

Trump plans to hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%

It was unclear from Trump's Thursday letter how the higher tariffs would interact with the 2020 United States Mexico Canada Agreement that Trump negotiated. Under the current tariff regime, the USMCA has protected eligible goods. But a review of the pact is scheduled for 2026.

11/07/2025

Tech News

Two new AI web browsers hope to challenge Google’s dominance in search

AI giants OpenAI and Perplexity are launching search browsers powered by AI as Google continues to face anti-competition lawsuits and fines.

10/07/2025

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Yoga initiative aims to train instructors in Rio’s favelas

Dozens of yoga enthusiasts gathered in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela on Wednesday for the first session of a free training course aimed at qualifying local residents as instructors.

10/07/2025

Health news

Millions will die if US funding to fight HIV is not replaced, UN warns

US cuts could lead to four million AIDS-related deaths by 2029, according to UN officials.

10/07/2025

Business

Trump administration sues California over egg prices, blames red tape

Egg prices in the US spiked earlier this year amid a bird flu outbreak that led to mass cullings, although costs are now dropping.

10/07/2025

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Dozens of quakes shake Guatemala, leaving at least four dead

Guatemala has been rocked by more than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks since Tuesday afternoon, killing at least four people and damaging homes and roads.

10/07/2025

Health news

US measles cases reach 33-year high

The US has reported 1,288 measles cases so far in 2025, and outbreaks are ongoing in more than dozen states.

10/07/2025

USA

US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza

The US State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, comes after Washington's unsuccessful pressure and campaign to force the UN to remove her from her post.

10/07/2025

USA

Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff, demands Bolsonaro trial ends

Brazil’s prosecutor-general has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.

10/07/2025

Guatemala

At least two dead as dozens of earthquakes jolt Guatemala

The tremors resulted in the evacuation of buildings and landslides, officials said, adding they were felt as far away as El Salvador.

09/07/2025

Destinations

As Mexico City protests mass tourism, here’s how to visit responsibly

Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.

09/07/2025

Tech News

X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns after two years of running platform

In a post on the platform, Yaccarino said she was "immensely grateful" to Elon Musk for hiring her.

09/07/2025

Business

Nvidia hits $4 trillion making it world’s most valuable company

Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesday after a two-year investor frenzy.

09/07/2025

Tech News

Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok under fire for antisemitic, anti-Turkey posts

After a code update last week, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot released a string of controversial answers against the Jewish community and several world leaders, leading to restrictions in Turkey.

09/07/2025

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Volunteer teams prepare meals as Texas flood recovery continues

Volunteers are delivering hot meals to emergency crews and flood victims across Texas, as communities rally to support recovery efforts after last week’s deadly disaster.

09/07/2025

USA

Trump backs US attorney general after apparent U-turn on Epstein files

Far-right influencers and activists have reacted with anger after the Justice Department said sex offender Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a 'client list'.

09/07/2025

Economy

Trump is addressing more nations with tariff letters - what's next?

The US President has been sending letters to various countries to address major trade agreements. But according to experts, they tell a confusing story about his policies.

09/07/2025

Markets

US copper prices soar after Trump threatens 50% tariff on imports

The 50% duty would match the rate placed on steel and aluminium imports. The president also said he plans to impose a tariff of up to 200% on pharmaceutical drugs.

09/07/2025

USA

Over 160 people still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says

The death toll from flash floods which struck Texas last week has now climbed to at least 107. More than 160 people are still missing, according to the state's governor.

09/07/2025