Americas

Business

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy after collapse of JetBlue merger

The budget travel firm was hit hard by the pandemic and a failed merger, leading to mounting losses in recent years.

18/11/2024

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

18/11/2024

Culture news

Watch of captain who rescued Titanic survivors breaks auction record

The gold pocket watch, recognizing bravery of the captain who rescued 700 passengers from Titanic, has set an auction record.

18/11/2024

Culture news

In pictures: Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark wins Miss Universe 2024

She becomes the first Danish contestant to win the long-standing beauty competition, defeating both Miss Nigeria and Mexico in the final round.

18/11/2024

Markets

Markets look ahead: What's in store globally, plus Nvidia's earnings

With key economic data and Nvidia earnings scheduled, this week will provide important signals for global market directions.

18/11/2024

USA

Trump picks climate change sceptic to be his new energy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Chris Wright, a campaign donor and fossil fuel executive, to serve as his new energy secretary.

17/11/2024

Peru

Joe Biden meets Xi Jinping for final time before leaving White House

Biden was expected to press Xi to use his leverage over Kim Jong Un to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia's war in Ukraine but there were no reports any such talks took place.

17/11/2024

USA

Iran's U.N. Ambassador met with Elon Musk in New York, report suggests

Iran met with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump.

16/11/2024

Destinations

First time in Brazil? The must-see cities, beaches and nature

Brazil is gearing up to showcase the best of its unique biomes and ecotourism experiences.

16/11/2024

Tech News

Scientist warns AI arms race could be ‘suicide’ for humanity

“Losing control of AGI is just like walking right off a cliff, in which case it's game over for humanity,” warned Max Tegmark.

16/11/2024

Sport

Mike Tyson - aged 58 - loses on points to Jake Paul in Texas

Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Tyson in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion.

16/11/2024

No Comment

125 countries compete in Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries

The grand finale will take place on November 16 in Mexico City, crowning the next Miss Universe.

15/11/2024

Culture news

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A circus act or boxing's new era?

The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked intense debate: is it just a cash-grab spectacle designed for entertainment, or is it a must-watch showdown.

15/11/2024

Culture news

Sylvester Stallone: Donald Trump is the 'second George Washington'

Sylvester Stallone called President-elect Donald Trump the “second George Washington” while introducing him at a gala.

15/11/2024

Tech News

US government releases guidelines for AI in critical infrastructure

The framework recommends that AI developers evaluate potentially dangerous capabilities in their products.

15/11/2024

Culture news

Satirical publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction

How will Infowars transition from Jones' conspiracy theory soapbox to the satirical style of its new owners?

15/11/2024

USA

US court charges man with murder of wife who went missing in Spain

Florida-based David Knezevich is accused of travelling from Miami to Madrid via his native Serbia before kidnapping and murdering his estranged wife, Ana Maria Henao.

15/11/2024

No Comment

Peruvians call for justice and say 'No' to APEC

Two small groups of protesters demonstrated in Lima as world leaders gathered in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

15/11/2024

USA

Trump picks vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr for health secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has said Kennedy is his choice for the role of health secretary in the run up to his election victory, even if senior members of his campaign ruled out Kennedy having an official role.

15/11/2024

Markets

Trump's red wave drives the euro down: How low could it go?

The euro fell to 1.05 against the dollar on Thursday, hitting a fresh 13-month low as President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and tax cuts are expected to strengthen the greenback. Analysts warn of further euro weakness, potentially falling even below parity.

14/11/2024

Health news

E. coli cases increase to 104 in US McDonald's outbreak

One person died and 34 were hospitalised due to an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions.

14/11/2024

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No comment: Protesters and police clash in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit

Hundreds of Peruvians protested on the streets of downtown Lima on Wednesday against the government and its failure to tackle rising crime, as world leaders arrived in the Andean country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.

14/11/2024

Tech News

Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election

The social media site Bluesky has seen many new users join since the US election.

14/11/2024

USA

Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says

The Biden administration said it was determined to help Ukraine fight in its war against Russia, before it hands over power to president-elect Donald Trump in January.

14/11/2024

EuroVerify

Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president?

Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028.

14/11/2024

Health news

LGBT students are 3 times more likely than peers to be depressed

LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found.

14/11/2024