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Business

US government asks Boeing to plead guilty, say sources

Boeing may face a fine, three years of probation and independent safety audits. Even so, victims' families want a stronger punishment.

01/07/2024

Culture news

It's a family affair: Lebron and son set for celebrity NBA tie-up

Bronny James joins his basketball legend dad LeBron at the LA Lakers and gets tongues wagging about ‘nepo babies’.

30/06/2024

Space

What happens now for the astronauts on the ISS?

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the first crew on Boeing’s Starliner, are on the ISS and awaiting a return date to Earth. What happens now?

30/06/2024

USA

Joe Biden defends stumbling CNN debate performance

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that Biden had a "slow start," as several Democrats raised concerns over whether he was fit enough to beat Trump in the November elections.

29/06/2024

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Brazil faces backlash over proposed abortion law

Women’s rights defenders protested in São Paulo, urging the National Congress to discard a bill equating abortions after 22 weeks with homicide, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

28/06/2024

Tech News

OpenAI and Microsoft accused of breaching US copyright law

An American non-profit is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly breaching copyright law by using its material to train their AI models.

28/06/2024

Bolivia

Bolivian president denounces 'self-coup' claims as lies

Following a failed coup attempt, Bolivian President Luis Arce slammed the accusations that he orchestrated it himself, stating that the general who led the push to oust him acted independently.

28/06/2024

USA

Biden stumbles and Trump dodges facts during first election debate

The incumbent US president gave a disjointed performance against his Republican rival, Donald Trump, who repeated false claims as both fought to gain control of the political narrative in a tense debate.

28/06/2024

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Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video

In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.

27/06/2024

Climate

Canada's 2023 wildfires spewed more emissions than 647 million cars

The devastating fires lasted for months and burned an area bigger than the size of Norway.

27/06/2024

Bolivia

Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt

The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.

27/06/2024

Business

Amazon latest to join trillion market cap club amid AI-fuelled rally

Amazon surpasses $2 trillion in market cap amid optimism towards its AI-powered cloud business.

27/06/2024

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NASA enhances weather observation with GOES-U satellite launch

NASA launched the GOES-U weather satellite on a Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center.

26/06/2024

Climate

Electricity made from the heat of the Earth gets major boost in US

Geothermal power could no longer be a ‘niche’ clean energy source as a US company gains new backing.

26/06/2024

Space

SpaceX launches final NASA weather satellite into orbit

The GOES-U satellite took off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, although its launch was delayed by the threat of storms.

26/06/2024

Health news

People with anxiety twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s - study

New research shows that adults who develop anxiety for the first time later in life are more likely to go on to develop the neurodegenerative condition.

26/06/2024

Health news

Chronic loneliness may be linked to higher risk of stroke

A study found that chronically lonely older adults had a higher risk of stroke compared to those who reported minimal isolation

25/06/2024

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Protesters rally for abortion rights in Los Angeles

Demonstrators supporting abortion and women's rights gathered at Los Angeles City Hall on the second anniversary of the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

25/06/2024

Health news

US gun violence a 'public health crisis,' nation's top doctor warns

Firearm violence is a "public health crisis" in the US, the country's top doctor said on Tuesday.

25/06/2024

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Honoring the sun, the Inca Inti Raymi celebration

An ancient Inca ritual, offering to the sun, was re-enacted on Monday, bringing actors and Indigenous communities together.

25/06/2024

Tech News

UN wants Big Tech to ‘take responsibility’ for harmful online content

The UN secretary-general asked tech companies to take responsibility for how their current business models and lack of transparency are hurting information integrity.

25/06/2024

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Argentinian fans celebrate 'Maradona Easter' a.k.a. 'the hand of God'

The legacy of Argentina's legendary striker is kept alive by diehard fans in Buenos Aires.

24/06/2024

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Thousands of skateboarders take to the streets of Chile's capital

The reason? To celebrate World Skateboarding Day. Weekend saw the streets of the Chilean capital, Santiago, come alive with the energy of thousands of skateboarders.

24/06/2024

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Iconic Volkswagen Beetle kept alive in Mexico City

The Beetle, known as 'Vocho' in Mexico, is so popular in the city due to its historical affordability and the powerful engines that help it navigate the steep hills.

24/06/2024

Space

Astronauts’ return to Earth delayed due to technical issues

Two astronauts are stuck in space waiting for the ability to return back to Earth due to technical difficulties, officials said.

21/06/2024

Climate

Mexico heatwave made 35 times more likely by climate change

Mexico recorded its hottest ever temperature last week in a heatwave that's claimed at least 125 lives this year.

21/06/2024