Americas

USA

Trump touts renewed peace talks with Ukraine, repeats Greenland claims

The US president celebrated his administration's achievements so far in a record-long 90-minute address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.

05/03/2025

Canada

Canadian PM Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs as 'a very dumb thing to do'

US President Donald Trump said he would proceed with planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, causing a broad sell-off in US stock markets.

04/03/2025

Nature

Scientists make a species ‘movie’ to see how otters help kelp forests

A new study sheds light on the power of keystone species, which could help ecologists in other environments.

04/03/2025

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Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome

Rio's Carnival continued in full swing with top samba schools parading at the Sambadrome.

04/03/2025

Colombia

Colombia's president reveals push to replace coca with other crops

The initiative aims to eradicate 25,000 hectares of coca bushes within 140 days while maintaining military operations against rebel groups in the northeast that profit from the drug trade.

04/03/2025

EuroVerify

Did USAID spend millions to make Zelenskyy Time 'Person of the Year'?

USAID has become a significant target for false claims since Trump reentered the White House, and scrutiny of the US's support of Ukraine has intensified.

04/03/2025

Economy

How Ukraine minerals could help end US economic reliance on China

Trump is pursuing Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals to strengthen its leverage in curbing China’s exports. However, it could be a long-term process for the US to end its reliance on China.

04/03/2025

USA

Trump pauses US Ukraine military aid after Zelenskyy White House spat

A White House official said Trump wants the Ukrainian president to commit to reaching a peace deal with Russia.

04/03/2025

USA

US: Tensions rise over Ukraine and tariffs ahead of Trump's address

The White House has expressed support for a Europe-driven initiative aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, but has refrained from specifying what role the United States would play in the proposed plan.

03/03/2025

USA

Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying end of Russia's war 'very far away’

The Ukrainian president said he remained hopeful that his country would receive continued support from the US.

03/03/2025

Tech News

Big Tech shares millions of user accounts with US authorities - report

A new analysis from Swiss privacy firm Proton found that government-backed requests for user data from Apple, Google, and Meta have increased.

03/03/2025

Scenes

A Venezuelan designer illuminates the future of fashion with recycled luxury

In partnership with Media City

Guillermo Garcia shatters the fashion glass ceiling in style. His eponymous label makes designer bags out of recycled glass.

03/03/2025

Ecotech

Could cleaner stoves replace ‘leaky’ gas stoves in our kitchens?

Simple plug-in electric stoves could be a cleaner and more climate-friendly cooking solution.

03/03/2025

Lifestyle

Dress to impress! The best looks from the Oscars 2025

The 97th Oscars have wrapped, but the fashion on the red carpet still has us talking. While 'Anora' dominated the awards, who were the winners in the style stakes?

03/03/2025

Space

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander successfully lands on the Moon

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on Earth's satellite Sunday, where it will carry out 10 NASA experiments.

02/03/2025

USA

Ukraine deal off, Trump says after public spat with Zelenskyy

In an unprecedented argument live on TV, US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart on Friday he should "be thankful," accusing Volodymyr Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful" and "gambling with World War III".

28/02/2025

Culture news

US bans most books featuring race and gender themes says new study

Of the thousands of books banned across the US last year, new data reveals the majority featured themes on race and the LGBTQ+ community.

28/02/2025

Business

Citigroup credits client’s account with $81tn in ’fat finger’ mistake

Bank staff meant to send only $280. No funds left the bank, as the error was detected before the transaction was processed the following day.

28/02/2025

Mexico

Mexico sends 29 drug cartel members to the US amid Trump tariff threat

Drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero has been wanted by US authorities for the brutal 1985 killing of a US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent.

28/02/2025

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Protests erupt over Iowa bill on gender identity protections

Hundreds protested at the Iowa Capitol against a bill to remove gender identity protections, which moved quickly through the legislature despite opposition.

28/02/2025

Tech News

Zuckerberg's Meta to release standalone AI app

According to media reports, Meta will release its own standalone AI chatbot in the second quarter of this year, with subscription services also expected to be part of the plan.

28/02/2025

Culture news

Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths now being treated as suspicious

Hollywood legend Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead in their home, with authorities saying the couple had seemingly been deceased for some time when their bodies were discovered. Their deaths are “suspicious enough in nature to require a thorough search and investigation”.

28/02/2025

Culture news

Beyond Hawkins: DJO's Joe Keery on his most personal album yet

Joe Keery swaps synths for vintage guitars on The Crux. Can DJO's new era escape the shadow of Stranger Things – or his own viral success?

28/02/2025

USA

Controversial Tate brothers arrive in Florida after travel ban lifted

Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in 2022 and formally indicted last year on charges they participated in a criminal ring that lured women to Romania, where they were sexually exploited.

28/02/2025

Economy

Donald Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday

President Donald Trump plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.

28/02/2025

USA

Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen 'fairly soon' or not at all

US President Donald Trump says ending the war in Ukraine could either happen fairly soon, or not at all, as he speaks to the media in a joint press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

28/02/2025