Americas

Economy

How a 50-Year mortgage could reshape homeownership in the US

The White House is considering backing a 50-year mortgage plan to help alleviate the country's home affordability crisis. Experts say the proposal has several drawbacks.

12/11/2025

wellbeing

This is your brain on football, according to a new study

Researchers scanned football fans’ brains to see what happens when their favourite team wins or loses. Here’s what they found.

12/11/2025

Canada

G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada for talks on trade and defence

Tensions have risen between the US and traditional allies like Canada over defence spending, trade and uncertainty over President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan in Gaza and efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

12/11/2025

Colombia

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US

Colombia's president Gustavo Petro said Colombia's military must end communications with US security agencies until the US ceases its attacks on speedboats suspected of carrying drugs.

12/11/2025

wellbeing

Calisthenics are popular. Is body weight enough for a good workout?

There’s plenty of research to suggest that calisthenics can improve everything from muscle strength to aerobic conditioning.

11/11/2025

Destinations

How sports are powering Las Vegas’s new era of tourism

From sports spectacles like the Super Bowl and Formula One to immersive tech marvels like The Sphere, Vegas is continuing to offer one-of-a-kind entertainment and cutting-edge experiences.

11/11/2025

Culture news

Magic memorabilia: Iconic 'The Wizard of Oz' hat heads to auction

Worn by Margaret Hamilton in the classic 1939 film, the iconic hat hits the auction block next month, preceded by the release in cinemas of 'Wicked: For Good', the concluding chapter of the origin story of the witches of Oz.

11/11/2025

USA

Trump vows to support Syrian leadership following historic meeting

Trump welcomed Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group and later said he plans to meet with the Syrian leader again.

11/11/2025

USA

US Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House

The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits.

11/11/2025

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Red panda cubs see snow for the first time at a US zoo

Zoo Knoxville officials say the brothers -named Mr. Darcy and Dr. Wallace - explored their habitat, enjoyed a snack and even a short nap in the snow flurries.

10/11/2025

Health news

Canada loses measles-free status as yearlong outbreak drags on

Canada was first declared measles-free in 1998.

10/11/2025

Travel News

What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed by the US shutdown

Major carriers, including Delta, United, American and Southwest, are offering refunds and fare waivers.

10/11/2025

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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