Americas

Nature

Ecuador river wins court case: Right not to be polluted is granted

A court has ruled that pollution violates the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital, Quito.

08/07/2024

Brazil

Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro indicted over undeclared diamonds

It's the former populist president's second indictment since leaving office, following another in May for allegedly falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

05/07/2024

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WATCH: Joe Biden attends 4th July fireworks display

US President Joe Biden watched on as a fireworks display lit up the night sky in Washington on Thursday as part of 4 July celebrations.

05/07/2024

Nature

Why is the US killing half-a-million owls?

One animal welfare group says US government agency "is turning from protector of wildlife to persecutor of wildlife”.

05/07/2024

Cinema

Oscar-winner Eva Marie Saint turns 100

One of Hollywood's last true actors of the 'golden age', Eva Marie Saint, celebrates her 100th birthday. Born on 4 July, 1924, Saint starred is classics such as 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront'.

04/07/2024

Jamaica

At least 8 dead after Hurricane Beryl batters the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl battered Jamaica with 12 consecutive hours of strong winds and several months' worth of rain. As it has claimed at least eight lives across the Caribbean.

04/07/2024

Tech News

Microsoft to pay millions in settlement over worker discrimination

The global software giant will pay millions to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave.

04/07/2024

Travel News

Travelling in Hurricane Beryl’s path? Here’s what you need to know

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is warning that this storm season could be the worst in decades.

04/07/2024

USA

Biden vows to stand for reelection despite eroding support

Concerns about whether the incumbent US president is fit to run for office again have been simmering for a while, with fears escalating after Biden’s disastrous debate performance against his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.

04/07/2024

Health news

Fourth US dairy worker infected with bird flu amid outbreak in cows

A fourth human case was reported in Colorado by US health authorities.

04/07/2024

Tech News

Meta banned from using data in Brazil for AI training

Brazil follows Europe in blocking Meta from using public posts for AI training.

04/07/2024

Culture news

Pompidou Centre suspends its planned New York branch

Beset by funding woes, the world-renowned modern and contemporary art museum has put a halt to its plans to open a US branch.

04/07/2024

Green News

Inside Biden’s plan to protect US workers from extreme heat

Very few US states have workplace standards for heat exposure currently in place.

03/07/2024

Health news

Popular weight-loss drugs may be linked to blinding condition - study

Researchers identified a possible link between semaglutide and a rare eye condition but said more research is needed to know whether the drug actually caused the problem.

03/07/2024

Green News

Hurricane Beryl rolls through Caribbean leaving path of destruction

Experts have warned there could be an extraordinary 13 category one or above hurricanes between June and November this year.

03/07/2024

Culture news

Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, Robert Towne dies aged 89

The American screenwriter and director, born Robert Bertram Schwartz, was widely considered one of the greatest writers in Hollywood.

03/07/2024

Markets

Tesla shares rocket as Q2 electric vehicle deliveries exceed estimates

Tesla reported second-quarter electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers that were better than analysts' estimates but the company saw the second consecutive yearly decline, partly blamed on the closure of a German plant.

03/07/2024

Tech News

UN adopts Chinese resolution for equal AI opportunities

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese resolution with US support to close the widening AI gap between rich and poor countries

02/07/2024

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Hurricane Beryl ravages Caribbean with record winds

Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in the Caribbean on Monday, fueled by the record warm waters.

02/07/2024

Health news

Herpes costs billions in medical care and productivity losses - study

Researchers estimated the economic cost of genital herpes across the globe in 2016, with the Western Pacific region and the Americas the most burdened.

02/07/2024

USA

Supreme Court rules Trump has some immunity, delays trial

The Supreme Court have ruled that Donald Trump has immunity for some of his actions in a case where he is charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.

01/07/2024

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It's not my pet, it's my family

Hundreds of demonstrators in Mexico City advocated for animal rights, emphasizing that pets are family.

01/07/2024

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