Americas

USA

Musk interview: Trump blames Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Republican candidate has claimed during his campaign that he could end the war within a day if he's re-elected president.

13/08/2024

USA

US President Joe Biden takes bike ride in Delaware

The US President was surrounded by secret service agents as he rode near Gordons Pond.

12/08/2024

USA

Preparations for Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics already under way

The 2028 Olympic Games will be held from 14 to 30 July, marking the third time the US West Coast city hosts the games.

12/08/2024

Economy

Refusal to pay higher prices may deal final blow to US inflation spike

The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it.

12/08/2024

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From concrete jungles to sandy shores: the dynamic sporting landscape of Brazil

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Brazil’s vibrant sporting culture extends far beyond its world-famous football pitches. From the skate parks of São Paulo to the bike trails of Bahia, this South American giant caters to every kind of thrill-seeker and adventurer.

12/08/2024

Brazil

Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo

The crash killed 62 people, making it the most deadly in the country for years.

11/08/2024

Eco-Innovation

Can de-extinction companies help solve the biodiversity crisis?

De-extinction tech has an ‘amazing halo effect’, Colossal’s co-founder says.

11/08/2024

USA

Trump's campaign claims its emails were hacked

Former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign claim they had been hacked, a day after a Microsoft report detailed foreign agents' attempts to interfere in the 2024 US presidential election.

11/08/2024

Brazil

Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 62 on board

Brazilian airline Voepass confirmed the plane was headed for the state capital's international airport.

09/08/2024

Art

Philippe Petit performs 50 years on from his iconic Twin Towers walk

50 years after his iconic high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, Philippe Petit sought to honour that historic feat with a new performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

09/08/2024

Tech News

UN committee approves first cybercrime treaty despite opposition

The treaty faces widespread opposition from human rights groups and a coalition of tech companies.

09/08/2024

USA

Dramatic police bodycam footage of Trump gunman released

Butler Police Department has released over two minutes' worth of video showing officers responding to the dramatic scenes of Thomas Crooks opening fire on US President Donald Trump.

09/08/2024

USA

Trump recommits to debate with Harris in September

Former US President Donald Trump recommitted to debating Vice President Kamala Harris after recently backing out.

09/08/2024

USA

CrossFit Games athlete dies in Texas lake swimming event

A competitor in the CrossFit Games has died while competing in a swimming event on Thursday in a Texas lake.

08/08/2024

Health news

US abortions rise since court ruling revoking right to have them

The number of monthly abortions in the US has risen slightly despite a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

08/08/2024

Space

NASA astronauts at ISS could stay in space until 2025

The two astronauts took off in June on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft for its first crewed test flight.

08/08/2024

Nature

Amazon deforestation in Brazil down to lowest level since 2016

But environmental activists say the country's Cerrado savannah has become a ‘sacrificed biome’.

08/08/2024

Tech News

Musk's X sues advertisers over 'boycott' following Twitter takeover

The lawsuit’s allegations centre on the early days of Musk’s Twitter takeover and not a more recent dispute with advertisers that came a year later.

07/08/2024

Markets

US stocks buoyant as investor sentiment eases after global sell-off

A rising tide swept stocks higher, and calm returned to Wall Street after Japan's market soared earlier Tuesday to claw back much of the losses from its worst day since 1987.

07/08/2024

USA

Ceasefire negotiations reached a final stage, says Blinken

"We continue to work intensely to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and to prevent the spread of conflict," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

07/08/2024

USA

Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate?

The Minnesota governor has already used his warm public persona to make effective attacks on Donald Trump and JD Vance.

06/08/2024

USA

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate

The Democrats, whose national convention begins in two weeks, are working hard to shore themselves up in an expanding number of swing states.

06/08/2024

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WATCH: Heavy rain and flooding forces Sarasota residents to evacuate

Record-setting rain was forecast to cause flash flooding in coastal Georgia and South Carolina, and into North Carolina.

06/08/2024

Lifestyle

Furry pups make a splash at World Dog Surfing Championships

Dozens of dogs shredded waves in Northern California this weekend at the World Dog Surfing Championship. The event, which began in 2006, awarded prizes based on ride distance and style.

06/08/2024

Tech News

Elon Musk sues OpenAI for putting profits ahead of public good

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI, renewing claims that the ChatGPT-maker put profits before 'the benefit of humanity'.

06/08/2024

Tech News

Here’s how technology has been used to get ahead in the Olympics

The so-called “Dronegate” scandal plaguing the Canadian women’s football team is the latest use of technology being used to gain an advantage at the Olympic Games.

06/08/2024