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As digital nomads flock to Mexico City, some locals are fed up

Mexico City is a hub for digital nomads. But faced with skyrocketing rents, locals are frustrated.

Culture news

Comic-Con International returns in full force after pandemic pause

Stars, cosplayers and hordes of fans are filling the San Diego Convention Center in full force for the first time since 2019.

Russia

Vladimir Putin 'entirely too healthy' says CIA chief

Speaking at a security forum in Aspen, Colorado, William Burns dismissed rumours that Putin was seriously ill with cancer.

Art

Pop artist Claes Oldenburg, maker of huge urban sculptures, dies

Pop artist Claes Oldenburg turned the mundane into the monumental through his outsized sculptures of a baseball bat, a clothespin and other objects.

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Saudi Arabia

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia despite Khashoggi killing criticism

US President Joe Biden promised to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" on his campaign trail two years ago, but energy and security concerns have forced a changed stance.

Israel

US and Israel vow never to let Iran get nuclear weapons

The US president met the Israeli prime minister but neither can agree how to proceed.

Culture news

These Ancient Greek statues used to be colourful

Two historians have created a new exhibition at the Met, returning Greek and Roman statues to their original colours.

Tech News

More than 500 women sue Uber over sexual assault claims

The complaint alleges that women passengers in multiple US states were sexually assaulted by Uber drivers with whom they were paired through the app.

Israel

Biden praises 'bone deep' bond on first presidential visit to Israel

The US president wlll meet with Palestinian officials on Friday, and continue to Saudi Arabia on his first Middle East tour since taking office.

Europe News

EU welcomes Canada's decision to return Russian turbine to Germany

Ukraine has criticised the move as a "dangerous" concession to Russia, which is under heavy Western sanctions.

Green News

Five countries owe €6 trillion in climate reparations, new study shows

There is now a scientific basis for countries to claim money for climate damage.

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Watch: The moment a pilot lands his plane on a US motorway

Flying with his father on a small plane over North Carolina, flight attendant Vincent Fraser had no other choice but to land on Highway 19 in Swain County when his engine started to die.

Syria

Leader of ISIS killed by US drone strike in Syria, says Pentagon

Maher al-Agal was reportedly killed in a strike near Syria's northern border with Turkey.

Culture news

Which films have got audiences dressing up for screenings

The release of Minions: The Rise of Gru has caused havoc as teens dress up as Gentleminions for screenings. Here are three other films that set a similar precedent.

Health news

No time to exercise during the week? Weekend workouts can do the trick

People who only exercise on the weekend benefit nearly as much as those who work out more frequently throughout the week, a new US study found.

Culture news

Stranger Things has now introduced Gen Z to Metallica

Master of Puppets is back in the charts again after featuring in a Stranger Things episode. The 80s aesthetic show has already given a similar boost to Kate Bush.

Green News

Skies over South Dakota turn bright green as strong storm rolls in

Locals in Sioux Falls were understandably worried when this rare weather phenomenon hit their area.

USA

Highland Park suspect confesses to mass shooting, say US prosecutors

The 21-year-old suspect also told authorities that he had contemplated carrying out a second shooting.

Travel News

Travel chaos in Europe: What's behind months of cancellations?

Beautiful food, stunning landscapes - and travel chaos? Europe is becoming a byword for air-travel disruption. Here’s why.

USA

Governor slams 'American plague' of gun violence after July 4 shooting

“A celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said after six people died and 30 were hurt in the Independence Day attack in Chicago.