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New report claims Kurt Cobain's death is homicide staged as suicide

The untimely demise of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is once again making headlines. More than 30 years since his death, a new forensic report suggests that the rocker’s death may have been a homicide staged as a suicide.

11/02/2026

Canada

Watch: Students seen leaving school after deadly shooting in British Columbia

Video shows students leaving a secondary school in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, after a shooting that left multiple people dead and dozens injured, according to police. The footage shows students walking out of the high school building in an orderly manner following the shooting.

11/02/2026

Markets

Coinbase CEO exits world’s top 500 rich list as crypto markets crash

Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong has seen his net worth halve since July 2025 following a sharp correction in crypto markets and a downgrade of Coinbase stock by Wall Street analysts.

11/02/2026

Climate

Patagonia wildfire risk tripled by climate change, researchers say

Record droughts and scorching temperatures stoked the wildfires that burned thousands of hectares of native forest.

11/02/2026

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Buddhist monks complete 3,700-kilometre 'Walk for Peace' to Washington

A group of Theravada Buddhist monks arrived in the US capital after a 3,700-kilometre peace walk from Texas aimed at raising awareness about peace and meditation.

11/02/2026

Climate

Trump EPA to gut key scientific finding underpinning US climate policy

The 2009 'endangerment finding' is the legal underpinning of nearly all US climate regulations for planet-heating emissions.

11/02/2026

Markets

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show: Why is Cardi B upsetting traders?

Cardi B joined singers Karol G and Young Miko, along with actors Jessica Alba and Pedro Pascal, during the halftime spectacle.

11/02/2026

Climate

Water shortages and wildfires feared as snow drought hits west US

While eastern states suffer bone-chilling cold, the west is facing the opposite problem.

11/02/2026

Europe News

US expected to reassure allies over limiting NATO troop withdrawal

The US is expected to commit to limiting the number of troops it will withdraw from NATO territory at a meeting of defence ministers Thursday. NATO is also due to announce plans for Arctic Sentry military mission to the High North in response to threats from Russia and China.

11/02/2026

Canada

Attacker kills at least nine in British Columbia school shooting

At least nine people were killed after a school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, with the suspected gunman also dead and several injured.

11/02/2026

USA

Buddhist monks on 'Walk for Peace' across US arrive in Washington

The monks in their saffron robes along with their rescue dog Aloka have captivated hearts on social media as they journeyed on foot from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington to advocate for peace.

10/02/2026

Destinations

Why a new airport in Machu Picchu is proving controversial

A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline.

10/02/2026

Cuba

Airlines unable to refuel in Cuba as US oil blockade deepens crisis

The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March.

10/02/2026

USA

Maxwell refuses questions in US Congress and seeks pardon to testify

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions from US lawmakers on Monday in connection with new Epstein investigations, while her attorney asked US President Trump for clemency.

10/02/2026

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Swimmers float at Argentine Lake for world record attempt

Hundreds of people gathered at Mar Chiquita Lake to attempt a new Guinness World Record for the largest group floating simultaneously, aiming to surpass the previous mark set at Lake Epecuén in 2017.

09/02/2026

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Fans with fireworks celebrate Super Bowl in Seattle streets

Joyous fans packed the streets of Seattle on Sunday night, after the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Some launched fireworks near the Seahawks' home stadium, Lumen Field.

09/02/2026

Venezuela

Machado's close ally 'kidnapped' hours after Venezuelan prison release

Juan Pablo Guanipa was abducted in Caracas less than a day after being freed with other Venezuelan political prisoners, sparking demands for proof of life.

09/02/2026

Nature

Meet the seed guardians of the Amazon

Pucha and his family have spent years building a 'living laboratory' and a vital seed bank in the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle.

09/02/2026

USA

CEO of The Washington Post steps down days after mass layoffs

In an email to staff shared on social media by one of the newspaper's reporters, Will Lewis said it was "the right time for me to step aside."

08/02/2026

Culture news

Speaking Spanish at the Super Bowl: Could Bad Bunny heal the USA?

Bad Bunny's an all-Spanish performance at the 2026 Super Bowl coincides with a US immigration crackdown and the resurgence of debates over Puerto Rico's sovereignty and possible reintegration into the Spanish kingdom.

08/02/2026

USA

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington Wednesday to discuss Iran talks

The US and Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

08/02/2026

Health news

Could blocking this enzyme slow Alzheimer’s memory loss?

Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.

08/02/2026

Lifestyle

Bad Bunny lookalike competition won by professional impersonator

Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest.

07/02/2026

USA

Trump refuses to apologise for since-deleted racist post about Obamas

A social media post by US President Donald Trump depicted former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, as primates in a jungle. It was deleted on Friday after a backlash from both Republicans and Democrats.

07/02/2026

Health news

Trump launches website to buy drugs at a discount

The Trump administration has framed the initiative as a challenge to the pharmaceutical industry's pricing power.

06/02/2026

Earth News

Why are frozen lizards falling from the sky in Florida?

The otherwise sunny US state of Florida is currently experiencing unusually low temperatures.

06/02/2026