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Argentine hospital staff protest over pay and conditions

Medical staff and administrative workers at Garrahan Hospital, a leading paediatric centre in Buenos Aires, staged a protest to demand urgent salary increases from President Javier Milei’s government.

04/06/2025

Economy

Trump doubles US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%

The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month.

04/06/2025

USA

Elon Musk calls Trump's flagship budget bill 'disgusting abomination'

The tech billionaire blasted Trump’s signature bill to cut taxes and boost defence spending — a sharp break from his previously steadfast loyalty to the president.

04/06/2025

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Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Torrential rain on the evening of 2 June caused severe flooding in parts of Mexico City, leaving motorists stranded as emergency services carried out multiple rescues.

03/06/2025

Health news

US health officials urge all travellers to get measles vaccinations

The vaccination guidance comes as countries face an uptick in measles cases this year, including Europe.

03/06/2025

Health news

Exercise boosts survival rates in colon cancer patients, study finds

The findings indicate cancer patients should increase their physical activity after treatment, experts said.

02/06/2025

Space

Donald Trump withdraws Elon Musk associate as his pick to lead NASA

Trump withdrew the candidacy of Jared Isaacman, an associate of tech billionaire Elon Musk, to be the next head of the US space agency, NASA.

02/06/2025

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Costa Rica’s quiet rise as Latin America’s high-tech hub

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Long defined by its lush tropical rainforests and agricultural exports of coffee, bananas, and sugar, Costa Rica is quietly reinvented itself, shifting away from an agrarian economy to become a global powerhouse of high-tech industries – more dynamic and globally connected than ever before.

02/06/2025

USA

Attacker injures eight at Israeli hostages rally in Colorado

Police alleged the attacker shouted "Free Palestine" before throwing an incendiary device into the crowd.

02/06/2025

USA

EU 'strongly regrets' Trump's 50% steel and aluminium tariff hike

During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will double tariffs on steel imports. Afterwards, he announced the same for aluminium. The measure, which would hit Europe hard, is supposed to come into force on 4 June.

31/05/2025

USA

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff

Musk, who wore all black, including a T-shirt that said “The Dogefather,” nodded along as the president listed contracts that had been cut under his watch.

31/05/2025

USA

US court lets Trump end protections for nearly 1 million immigrants

The administration filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge in Boston blocked the administration’s push to end the protection programme.

30/05/2025

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Brazil’s life-like doll trend sparks viral craze and debate

Hyperrealistic reborn dolls are gaining attention in Brazil, where emotional videos of people caring for them like real babies have gone viral online.

30/05/2025

Markets

European stocks rise as Trump tariffs are temporarily reinstated

European markets were higher on Friday after an appeals court agreed to pause a trade court ruling that had blocked the enforcement of US President Donald Trump's sweeping trade levies.

30/05/2025

USA

Worry among Chinese students as US unveils plans to revoke some visas

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said visa rules would also be tightened to increase scrutiny of applicants from China and Hong Kong.

29/05/2025

Economy

US economy falls 0.2% in the first quarter, hit by Trump's trade war

First-quarter growth was brought down by a surge in imports as companies in the United States hurried to bring in foreign goods before the president imposed massive import taxes.

29/05/2025

Earth News

Friends complete book of environmental journalist killed in the Amazon

Fragments of hope mix with grim realities in How to Save the Amazon, published in the UK and Brazil this week.

29/05/2025

Economy

What happens to Trump’s tariffs now a court has knocked them down?

The court’s decision blocks the tariffs Trump imposed last month on almost all US trading partners and levies he imposed before that on China, Mexico and Canada.

29/05/2025

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Scientists in Argentina march against Milei’s research budget cuts

Dressed as characters from Netflix’s The Eternaut, hundreds of scientists marched through Buenos Aires on Wednesday to denounce drastic cuts to Argentina’s science budget.

29/05/2025

Economy

Markets jump after court rules against Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs

Asian shares have advanced and US futures jumped after a federal court blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law.

29/05/2025

USA

Elon Musk leaves Trump administration and DOGE cost-cutting agency

Musk said on X he hoped the DOGE mission would only “strengthen over time” and become a “way of life in the government” as he announced his stepping back from the cost-cutting agency created under the Trump administration.

29/05/2025

USA

US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping global tariffs

The New York-based US Court of International Trade delivered the ruling dealing a crucial blow to President Trump’s signature set of economic policies which have rattled global markets, frustrated trade partners and raised fears of growing inflation.

29/05/2025

Culture news

Kevin Costner sued over unscripted rape scene in 'Horizon'

According to lead stunt double Devyn LaBella, she was forced to perform an unscripted rape scene without proper protocols. Her lawsuit alleges that she was brought in without advance warning, preparation or consent.

28/05/2025

Lifestyle

Pink diamond with ties to Marie Antoinette’s daughter heads to auction

A rare 10.38-carat pink diamond with ties to Marie Antoinette’s daughter is going up for auction at Christie's in New York in June and could fetch up to $5 million (€4.4m).

28/05/2025

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Brazilian nuns go viral after beatbox TV performance

Two Brazilian nuns have become an online sensation after performing a spontaneous beatbox and dance routine on a Catholic television programme.

28/05/2025

Argentina

Maradona trial judge withdraws amid TV documentary controversy

Julieta Makintach was accused of behaving "like an actress, not a judge" for taking part in a documentary about the trial of Argentinian football legend's medical team.

28/05/2025