Americas

Climate

Could this year’s Super Bowl be the most polluting yet?

As superstar singer-songwriter Taylor Swift comes under fire for her “excessive” private jet usage, just how damaging will the thousands of planes going to Las Vegas for this weekend’s Super Bowl really be?

09/02/2024

Tech News

Google introduces AI-powered Gemini app and casts aside Bard

Google will cast aside the Bard chatbot that it introduced a year ago in an effort to catch up with ChatGPT.

08/02/2024

Markets

European shares rise as S&P 500 hits record high as earnings thrill

Shares climb in Europe as the S&P 500 hits the 5,000 level for the first time as strong financial results continue.

08/02/2024

Green News

NASA’s new satellite blasts off - how will it help climate scientists?

With 200 colour vision, the SpaceX-launched satellite can better predict when harmful algal blooms and hurricanes will happen.

08/02/2024

USA

US Supreme Court to hear case seeking to bar Trump from election

Donald Trump's behaviour before and during 2021 attack on Congress have already seen him struck from ballot in more than one state.

08/02/2024

Health news

Refusing to wear a mask during COVID was not free speech, court rules

Not wearing a mask during the COVID health emergency isn’t a free speech right, a court in the US has ruled.

08/02/2024

Culture news

Kevin Spacey to pay just $1 million settlement over ‘House of Cards’

The actor was dropped from the hit show’s final season in 2017 amid accusations of sexual harassment. Now the production company behind ‘House of Cards’ needs his help.

07/02/2024

Health news

Brazil snaps into action in response to dengue fever outbreak

Millions are set to be vaccinated against the tropical virus that can be deadly at times.

07/02/2024

USA

Haley defeated by 'none of these candidates' in Nevada primary

The former U.N. ambassador, aiming to emerge as a contender against Trump, did not campaign in Nevada, stating her intention to "concentrate on states that are fair."

07/02/2024

Tech News

Bluesky: Jack Dorsey's new social platform now open for anyone to join

Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, now allows anyone to create an account and join the service.

07/02/2024

USA

Trump does not have immunity from insurrection case - US court

The former president may yet appeal as far as the Supreme Court, but the likelihood of success is unclear.

06/02/2024

Tech News

Meta's manipulated media policy is 'incoherent', oversight board says

A board set up to provide judgments on online freedom of expression for Meta urged the company to alter its policy on manipulated media.

06/02/2024

Climate

Do these ancient sea sponges prove we are already at 1.8°C of warming?

Temperature records of deep-sea sponges could indicate that climate change is accelerating faster than we thought.

06/02/2024

Culture news

US porn star Whitney Wright causes uproar after visit to Iran

US-based activist Masih Alinejad, who faced assassination attempts by Iran, condemned Wright for making the trip and for alleged remarks where the actress said "if you respect the law, you will be safe in Iran".

06/02/2024

USA

Euroviews. Heading into the presidential election, America is angry and worried

Donald Trump leads confidently in the swing states, but the November presidential election still holds serious challenges, John McLaughlin writes.

05/02/2024

Health news

Scientists develop antivenom for snake bites with the help of horses

According to the World Health Organisation, roughly 5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year, resulting in between 83,000-138,000 deaths.

05/02/2024

El Salvador

El Salvador's Nayib Bukele heads for reelection as president

For many the election hinged on the tradeoff of curtailed civil liberties for security in a country once terrorized by gangs.

05/02/2024

Chile

At least 112 dead in Chile after forest fires ravage the country

Chile’s President Gabriel Boric warned that the number of victims might rise as rescue services go through the homes that have collapsed because of the flames.

05/02/2024

Culture news

Grammys 2024: Winners and key takeaways from a dramatic evening

Taylor Swift makes history and announces a new album... Barbie triumphant... Killer Mike arrested... The Grammys bring excitement and drama.

05/02/2024

Chile

Dozens killed in Chile as forest fires rage in densely populated areas

President Gabriel Boric warned that the death toll could worsen as four large fires burn in the region of Valparaiso, where firefighters have struggled to reach the most threatened neighbourhoods.

04/02/2024

Living

Climate anti-heroes? Celebrities and carbon offsetting, explained

As a slew of A-listers are getting called out for their emissions, many are resorting to carbon offsetting. But is the practice effective in the fight against climate change?

03/02/2024

Culture news

Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in Rocky, dies aged 76

A wealth of tributes have been paid to former NFL player turned Hollywood actor Carl Weathers who starred in 'Rocky', 'Predator' and 'The Mandalorian'.

03/02/2024

Business

Tesla recalls millions of cars over warning light glitch

Tesla has been forced to recall some 2.2 million cars in the US, because of its warning lights' font sizes not being correct.

02/02/2024

Culture news

Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage?

02/02/2024

Business

Tech earnings in focus: Who led the charge – Meta, Amazon, or Apple?

Three tech giants reported results after the market closed. Meta to pay dividend after jump in profits.

02/02/2024

Venezuela

Secret US spying programme targeted top Venezuelan officials

Some of President Maduro's closest allies have been caught up in the investigation, including Alex Saab, the businessman recently released in a prisoner swap.

01/02/2024