Americas

Earth News

'Address the root cause': Why experts blame fossil fuels for LA fires

As Los Angeles continues to battle devastating wildfires, attention is turning to why they started and how much climate change played a role in the outcome.

14/01/2025

Haiti

Haiti gang violence has displaced more than 1 million people, UN says

Children make up at least half of Haiti’s displaced population, which has tripled within a year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) says.

14/01/2025

Tech News

Joe Biden signs executive order to boost buidling of AI data centres

The outgoing US president, Joe Biden, signed an executive order that promotes the growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

14/01/2025

Tech News

What is RedNote, the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to?

Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, has attracted a flurry of self-styled "TikTok refugees" who looking for an alternative but are refusing to join Meta.

14/01/2025

USA

New wildfire adds to Southern California's fire woes as winds pick up

The fire started late on Monday in a dry riverbed in Oxnard, about 90 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles.

14/01/2025

Health news

Third patient gets brain chip from Musk's Neuralink. How does it work?

Neuralink is one of many organisations working on brain-computer connections, including rival start-ups in Europe. This is how a brain chip works.

14/01/2025

USA

Report concludes Trump would have been convicted in 6 January case

Jack Smith's efforts to bring the once and future president to account for his actions were thwarted by tactical delays and Trump's re-election.

14/01/2025

Culture news

Oscar nominations delayed once more due to California wildfires

In light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, the Oscar nominations have been pushed back. Awards season calendar continues to be impacted.

14/01/2025

Business

Will Musk buy TikTok? Social media group says no to tech billionaire

TikTok has shut down reports that China is discussing selling its US operations of the group to tech billionaire Elon Musk.

14/01/2025

Tech News

US's AI chips export proposal receives industry pushback

Though the rules are aimed at China, they could impact some European countries including Portugal and Switzerland.

14/01/2025

Culture news

Donald Trump's inauguration acts have been announced

Village People have addressed their upcoming performance at Donald Trump‘s inauguration as President of the United States, acknowledging: "We know this won't make some of you happy to hear..."

14/01/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about the California wildfires

The US president-elect has levelled a string of allegations against California governor Gavin Newsom, who has slammed Trump in turn for "politicising human tragedy."

14/01/2025

USA

Maps and images expose extent of Los Angeles wildfire destruction

These maps and images vividly depict the vast scale of the challenge, showing the areas engulfed by fires and the destruction they have caused.

14/01/2025

USA

Biden says his administration forced Putin's failure in Ukraine

US President Joe Biden says Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has failed across the board during his single term presidency as he reflects on his administration’s foreign policy success one week before the end of his time in office.

14/01/2025

Culture news

Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration?

Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th US president next Monday —and speculation remains high over which music acts will perform at the high-profile ceremony. The shortlist is... well, short.

13/01/2025

Space

Blue Origin calls off maiden launch of new rocket over vehicle issue

Blue Origin is a space tech company founded nearly 25 years ago by Amazon's Jeff Bezos. The New Glenn launch could cement the company as a SpaceX rival.

13/01/2025

USA

Los Angeles wildfires claim 24 lives and leave thousands homeless

Firefighters are battling wildfires in Los Angeles that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Officials warn the death toll may rise.

13/01/2025

Europe News

Biden honours Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

It's the only time President Biden, who is a Catholic, has presented the honour with distinction during his presidency.

12/01/2025

USA

Los Angeles officials say wildfire death toll has risen to 16

Strong winds have been largely blamed for turning the wildfires into infernos that destroyed entire neighbourhoods around a city which has seen no significant rainfall in more than eight months.

12/01/2025

USA

Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures

Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures

11/01/2025

Lifestyle

Pups strut in 2024's most iconic celebrity looks in New York showcase

Pet couturier Anthony Rubio's 2024 Year In Review Showcase in New York featured his pups modelling iconic celebrity looks, including Zendaya, JLo, and Lady Gaga-inspired outfits.

11/01/2025

Home

The €170k AI 'girlfriend' and other weird tech at CES 2025

Innovation can create some life-changing products and others that might not be necessary, as we found out this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

11/01/2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court looks likely to uphold TikTok ban on security grounds

TikTok has been "on notice" since 2020, during Donald Trump's first term, that its sale could be required if it couldn’t satisfy national security concerns.

11/01/2025

USA

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11, officials say

Dozens of blocks of the scenic Pacific Palisades area have been flattened to smouldering rubble while in neighbouring Malibu, blackened palm strands were all that was left above debris where oceanfront homes once stood.

11/01/2025

No Comment

Maduro's inauguration sparks controversy in Venezuela

Demonstrators took to the streets of Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday in a spontaneous attempt to block Nicolas Maduro's inauguration for a third term on Friday

10/01/2025

USA

US blocks plea deal for ‘9/11 mastermind’ Khalid Sheikh Mohammed

If Mohammed, the alleged plotter behind the 11 September terrorist attacks, had pleaded guilty on Friday, he could have avoided the death penalty.

10/01/2025