Americas

Business

Tesla shares take off on strong earnings as Cybertruck makes a profit

Tesla shares soar following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings as its electric car sales returned to growth, while the Cybertruck achieved profitability for the first time.

24/10/2024

USA

Trump and supporters push religious rhetoric in battle for key states

Presidential candidate Donald Trump organised a rally with conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Georgia — a key swing state that could be crucial in determining the election's outcome.

24/10/2024

USA

Former White House chief of staff: Trump asked for 'Hitler’s generals'

Trump denied the claims, calling Kelly, his former ally, "one of the dumbest people I’ve ever met."

23/10/2024

USA

Trump vs Harris: Who's leading in the US presidential election polls?

Discover who's gaining and who's losing ground in the latest US presidential election opinion polls.

23/10/2024

Green News

Drought-hit Panama Canal could be saved by a controversial dam

This dam could save the drought-hit Panama Canal - but displace 2,000 locals through flooding

23/10/2024

Culture news

Can Abercrombie & Fitch survive sex trafficking scandal?

The former CEO of American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) Mike Jeffries has been arrested on charges of running a prostitution and international sex trafficking ring.

23/10/2024

Culture news

Eminem teams up with Barack Obama to support Kamala Harris

The rapper spoke to his hometown before introducing former president Barack Obama with the beat of 'Lose Yourself' playing in the background.

23/10/2024

Business

Boeing suffers further blow as satellite explodes in space

The latest incident comes as Boeing awaits the results of vote by striking workers and is expected to report a big loss in results for its third quarter.

23/10/2024

Tech News

Why Big Tech is going for the nuclear option to power its AI ambitions

As demand for AI increases, so does the demand for solutions on how to power it. Big Tech is betting on nuclear energy but the move is raising concerns.

23/10/2024

Culture news

Roman Polanski no longer faces trial over alleged 1973 rape of minor

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has reached a settlement in a civil case over a 1973 sexual assault allegation. The case, scheduled for trial in Los Angeles next August, has now been withdrawn.

23/10/2024

USA

Russia and Iran may fuel violent protests after US elections

The warning from two senior intelligence officials comes after an "unwitting" US citizen was recruited by Russian military intelligence to organise protests in the US in January.

23/10/2024

USA

Trump accuses UK's Labour party of 'foreign interference' in election

Presidential candidate Donald Trump filed a legal complaint against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, accusing it of meddling in the election in a document that cited the American revolution and misspelled 'Britain.'

23/10/2024

USA

Opponents question Trump's health as US presidential race heats up

Now the oldest presidential nominee in history, the ex-president is proving unable to dispel speculation about his wellbeing and stability.

22/10/2024

USA

Could third-party 'spoiler' candidates disrupt the US election?

Third-party and independent candidates could siphon off votes from either major candidate in key swing states.

22/10/2024

Design

NYC's Vessel structure reopens with new suicide prevention measures

Manhattan's Vessel has reopened with enhanced safety features, including steel mesh nets, after a series of suicides led to its 2021 closure.

22/10/2024

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone cancer

Harvey Weinstein's cancer diagnosis comes as he awaits retrial from jail.

22/10/2024

Tech News

Microsoft’s new AI agents will soon answer client questions

Microsoft users will be able to build artificial intelligence agents starting next month that can onboard employees or answer help desk questions.

22/10/2024

USA

Could the Middle East crisis influence the outcome of the US election?

Harris and Trump are targeting key battleground states with large Arab American and Jewish populations, as the conflict's impact shapes their campaigns and could influence the outcome of the election.

22/10/2024

Cuba

Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Cuba

Cuba's capital is facing massive blackouts and protests after Hurricane Oscar left six dead and worsened the nation's energy crisis, causing widespread unrest.

22/10/2024

Markets

Bitcoin approaches a three-month high ahead of US election

Bitcoin's price has seen a significant surge since September, driven by central banks' easing monetary policies and the so-called "Trump trade" in the lead-up to the US presidential election.

22/10/2024

Culture news

New York to host replica exhibition of Anne Frank's hidden annex

The immersive installation will form part of the upcoming "Anne Frank The Exhibition" show at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan.

22/10/2024

Green News

Biden races to fund clean energy before leaving office

There are concerns that, if he were to win the election, Donald Trump would undo much of Joe Biden’s climate progress.

21/10/2024

USA

Is Musk's $1-million daily giveaway to Trump voters illegal?

The pledge by SpaceX, Tesla and X mogul has raised legal concerns, with experts suggesting that offering cash incentives tied to voter registration could violate election laws.

21/10/2024

USA

Trump does a shift at McDonald's in a bid to wow working-class voters

The stunt follows his claims that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris lied about working at the restaurant chain while attending university.

21/10/2024

USA

Pennsylvania could tip the scales in US presidential election

The presidential race hinges on Pennsylvania, a key battleground with 19 electoral votes, where both candidates are heavily investing in a neck-and-neck contest.

21/10/2024

Culture news

Why Taylor Swift might upset the publishing industry

While Björk and Colin Greenwood’s books are being released through traditional publishers and an arts design firm, Taylor Swift’s decision to publish through her own imprint has larger implications for the publishing industry.

20/10/2024