Americas

Earth News

Is the Amazon rainforest reaching a ‘long-feared tipping point’?

Governments have historically viewed the Amazon as an area to be exploited, with little regard for sustainability or the rights of its Indigenous peoples.

30/12/2024

Residences

Can home-swapping find you friendship and love like in The Holiday?

Is home-swapping solely for the mad and the brave - or is there more to be found?

30/12/2024

USA

Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at home at age 100

Carter was in the White House from 1977-1981 and lived longer after his term in office than any other US president.

29/12/2024

Canada

Flights suspended at Halifax airport after landing incident fire

An Air Canada plane experienced problems landing at Halifax airport, skidding down the runway before part of the aircraft caught fire.

29/12/2024

USA

Norway's chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over his jeans

Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competitions.

29/12/2024

USA

Homelessness in the US reaches record high as housing costs bite

The United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.

28/12/2024

Space

NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe made close approach to the Sun

Scientists hope the data from Parker will help them better understand why the Sun's outer atmosphere is hundreds of times hotter than its surface.

28/12/2024

Brazil

At least 10 dead after bridge in northern Brazil collapses

Police operating on the border of the northern states of Maranhao and Tocantins said four trucks, two cars and two motorcycles fell into the river.

28/12/2024

Lifestyle

Would you buy and wear an adult nappy to a concert?

It would be great to start this article with a diaper joke, but the only one we know stinks...

27/12/2024

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Visit the White House with its thousands of Christmas decorations

A drone films the interior of the White House showing the glittering Christmas decorations throughout the historic residence.

26/12/2024

Health news

What's the lastest on the ongoing US bird flu outbreak?

From a state of emergency in California to the recent death of a house pet in Oregon, here are the latest updates on the US bird flu outbreak.

26/12/2024

Tech News

How AI could be a game changer for students with disabilities

Schools are still learning how to harness artificial intelligence to help students with disabilities.

26/12/2024

USA

NYC subway murder suspect fanned flames with a shirt, prosecutors say

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is charged with two counts of murder and one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.

25/12/2024

Brazil

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site

Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.

25/12/2024

Culture news

Legendary music producer Richard Perry dies aged 82

Richard Perry worked with Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and Rod Stewart. He was also behind a near-total reunion of the Beatles three years after the band broke up.

25/12/2024

Travel News

Groundstop of all American Airlines flights across US lifted

American Airlines flight services have resumed across the United States after they were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue impacting the airline's entire system.

24/12/2024

Culture news

Step into Christmas in a Bavarian village... in Washington State?

Leavenworth, Washington, has become a holiday hotspot, transforming from a fading mining town into the Pacific Northwest's festive capital.

24/12/2024

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Bridge collapse in Brazil leaves at least 2 dead and a dozen others missing

A bridge in northern Brazil collapsed on Sunday, killing at least two people and leaving a dozen missing. Eight vehicles, including trucks and cars, fell into the river. A sulphuric acid spill is hindering rescue efforts. Investigations are underway.

24/12/2024

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How the Grinch arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Peru

Peru's Green Squadron arrested drug traffickers during a Christmas operation. An officer disguised as the Grinch broke into a suspected trafficker's home, finding drugs and money. The Grinch's disguise helped the police surprise and capture three suspects.

24/12/2024

Culture news

Alec Baldwin manslaughter cased dropped by prosecutor

Alec Baldwin will not appear in court again for involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of ‘Rust’ after New Mexico prosecutors dropped their appeal.

24/12/2024

Business

Starbucks workers' strike shuts down 59 stores across the US

A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas has closed almost 60 stores across the United States as of Monday according to the union organising the protest.

24/12/2024

USA

US House ethics panel accuses Gaetz of paying for sex and drug use

The US House Ethics Committee has accused Republican Matt Gaetz of paying women for sex, including a 17-year-old-girl, and use of illicit drugs while the Florida native was a member of Congress in a damning new 37-page report.

24/12/2024

USA

Luigi Mangione to face state charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

The 26-year-old faces terror and murder state charges in a New York court, while a federal US prosecution over the fatal shooting proceeds in parallel and might carry the death penalty.

23/12/2024

USA

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Outgoing US President Joe Biden commuted 37 out of 40 sentences to life imprisonment amid concerns about Donald Trump's stance on executions.

23/12/2024

USA

New York police arrest man after woman set on fire and killed on train

The victim appeared to be asleep when the assailant approached her on Sunday in Brooklyn and set her clothes on fire using a lighter, police say.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Who’s Europe’s biggest Trumpfluencer?

European leaders will be jostling for influence when Donald Trump re-takes office in a few weeks. We look at who could end up being his main interlocutor across the Atlantic.

23/12/2024