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Teen gamer becomes first to finish 'unbeatable' Tetris

Teenager Willis Gibson managed on 21 December to trigger a kill screen on Level 157, which the gaming world takes as a victory over the game.

04/01/2024

World News

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after antisemitism accusations

In her resignation letter, Gay said "It has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge".

02/01/2024

Yemen

US forces shoot down Houthi missiles in Red Sea

A US spokesperson says their forces also killed several gunmen during the attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

31/12/2023

World News

Migrant caravan in southern Mexico marks Christmas day by trudging onward

Christmas day meant the same as any other day for thousands of migrants walking through southern Mexico: more trudging under a hot sun.

26/12/2023

World News

Alexei Navalny says he is 'doing fine' in special regime Arctic prison

On Monday, the United States said it was "deeply concerned" about Navalny's "conditions of detention" and demanded his release. The Russian opposition leader was located nearly 3 weeks after losing contact with him.

26/12/2023

USA

Former president Trump banned from Colorado ballot amid ‘Nazi’ storm

The former president has been removed from the Colorado presidential primary ballot in a historic ruling by the state's Supreme Court over his role in the January 2021 Capitol attack.

20/12/2023

USA

Los Angeles buries unclaimed bodies from COVID pandemic

"These individuals may be homeless or have no next of kin," US officials said.

15/12/2023

Finland

Newest NATO member Finland signs defence pact with US

Finland’s Nordic neighbour Sweden, on the brink of joining NATO, signed a similar deal last week.

15/12/2023

Ukraine

Russian airstrikes leave dozens injured buildings damaged in Kyiv

The attacks comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the US and Scandinavia in a bid to secure more aid and support for Ukraine during the harsh winter months.

13/12/2023

Estonia

What Christmas looks like for this NATO base north of Estonia

In the NATO base in the north of Estonia, near the city of Tapa, everyone makes the most of what's available to create a Christmas atmosphere.

13/12/2023

USA

Zelenskyy meets Biden and US lawmakers with aid for Ukraine at risk

President Joe Biden's request for an additional $110 billion US aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other national security needs is at serious risk of collapse in Congress

12/12/2023

Argentina

Zelenskyy set to visit White House as Biden tries to secure more aid

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the White House as Joe Biden's administration is stepping up pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv.

11/12/2023

Ukraine

Biden shifts focus to border security as Ukraine aid falters in Senate

Biden had hoped Congress would approve the military, economic and humanitarian aid package, but the injection of border security into the negotiations made progress difficult.

06/12/2023

Culture news

Taylor Swift named TIME Magazine's '2023 Person of the Year'

Pop star Taylor Swift has been named TIME Magazine's 2023 Person of the Year - the first person to win the title purely for her "success as an artist".

06/12/2023

USA

Future NATO member Sweden signs US security deal with US

Washington has said the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) will further strengthen the Alliance once its NATO accession is completed.

06/12/2023

Culture news

Hollywood strikes: Actors vote to approve deal with studios

The outcome is a major relief for SAG-AFTRA leaders and an entertainment industry that is attempting to return to normal after months of labour strife.

06/12/2023

USA

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize.

30/11/2023

Travel News

France-US visa deal: What is it and who does it apply to?

French citizens can double the length of their US visa under this new deal.

27/11/2023

Eco-Innovation

78% of carbon capture projects are used to boost oil production

Here's why carbon capture is no easy solution to climate change.

25/11/2023

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WATCH: Brookfield Zoo treats lemurs to a special Thanksgiving feast

Brookfield Zoo is treating lemurs to an early Thanksgiving feast as they celebrate their 10th annual tradition. This year’s meal featured a special theme in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the popular “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving".

23/11/2023