Americas

Health news

Parkinson’s may have several distinct forms, study suggests

New machine learning study uncovers hidden forms of Parkinson’s disease, which researchers say could help explain why the same treatment does not work for every patient.

07/05/2026

USA

Outspoken CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

Ted Turner was considered a pioneer in the news business, which he transformed after the launch of CNN in 1980.

06/05/2026

USA

UN demands Israel 'immediately' release Gaza aid flotilla activists

The flotilla's vessels set sail from France, Spain and Italy with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory.

06/05/2026

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Mexico marks 164 years since Battle of Puebla with historic reenactment

Mexico marked the 164th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla on Tuesday 5 May 2026, with hundreds of participants recreating the 1862 clash in Mexico City.

06/05/2026

USA

Top Trump advisers urge China to assist in reopening Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both expressed a need for China to leverage its tight relations with Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for “their own interests”.

06/05/2026

USA

Trump says the pontiff's words help Iran, make world 'less safe'

In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

06/05/2026

Space

Star Wars in real life? Astronomers find 27 possible twin-sun worlds

These shifts, imperceptible to the naked eye, can be the gravitational fingerprint of a planet no one has ever seen.

05/05/2026

Travel News

World Cup hotel boom may ‘fall short of expectations’ in US

A new report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association says anticipated demand ‘has not translated into strong hotel bookings’ and that domestic travellers are ‘outpacing’ international visitors.

05/05/2026

Cinema

Cyclops, beards and a cute puppy: Check out new ‘The Odyssey’ trailer

A new full-length trailer has been released for 'The Odyssey', Sir Christopher Nolan’s 13th feature film and his first since the Oscar-winning 'Oppenheimer'. It looks mighty promising and shrouded in darkness. Literally.

05/05/2026

Travel News

Pilots wanted for $100k role, but they won’t leave the ground

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.

05/05/2026

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Stars including Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Serena Williams walk Met Gala red carpet

Celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in New York, showcasing elaborate outfits under this year’s “Fashion is Art” dress code.

05/05/2026

Lifestyle

Met Gala 2026: Best looks from fashion's biggest night of celebration

Although some notable stars stayed away from fashion's biggest night in protest over its links with Jeff Bezos, many other celebrities converged at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in a stunning show of style and opulence.

05/05/2026

Culture news

Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94

The iconic merchandiser is widely credited with helping revolutionise the fashion industry in the US. The company she co-founded with her husband did not disclose the cause of Fisher’s death.

05/05/2026

Nature

Over 1,000 beagles seek forever homes after ‘landmark’ rescue mission

The rescue has been called a “landmark breakthrough for animal welfare”.

04/05/2026

Culture news

How Shakira made music history on Copacabana beach

Rio de Janeiro once again turned Copacabana into the world's biggest stage. Shakira performed on Saturday in front of two million people in a free concert that the city's mayor described as historic and will generate some $155 million for the local economy.

04/05/2026

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Massive sea lion “Chonkers” draws crowds in San Francisco

A massive Steller sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” has become a popular attraction at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, drawing visitors and social media attention.

03/05/2026

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Massive crowds fill Rio's Copacabana beach for free Shakira concert

Latin pop queen Shakira kicks off her free mega-concert on Rio's famed Copacabana beach under a full moon, with drones forming the image of a she-wolf -- her nickname -- overhead as she takes the stage over an hour late.

03/05/2026

Europe News

Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further'

Trump indicated without sharing details that a substantial further reduction of US troop presence in Germany was imminent, just a day after the Pentagon announced a withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers. Trump has also threatened earlier in the week to rollback troops in Spain and Italy.

03/05/2026

USA

Trump sceptical new Iranian peace proposal would lead to deal

The US president had earlier in the week refused another Iranian proposal, saying Tehran is not willing to give Washington what it “needs to have” to strike a deal.

03/05/2026

Nutrition

What the children of 100-year-olds actually eat

Children of centenarians scored relatively well on diet quality, yet still fell short of recommended intake levels for several foods.

03/05/2026

USA

Trump says Iran hostilities 'have terminated' in letter to Congress

Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire.

02/05/2026

USA

Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years

The budget airline had hoped for a government bailout to arrive on Friday to prevent it from going out of business. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had offered the airline its final proposal, but a deal could not be reached.

02/05/2026

Cuba

Trump jokes that US Navy will takeover Cuba on the way back from Iran

Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.

02/05/2026

USA

Trump to withdraw 5,000 active-duty troops from Germany amid Merz spat

Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis.

02/05/2026

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King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute

King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.

01/05/2026

Tech News

Musk and OpenAI lawyer spar on third day of trial

Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of asking misleading questions designed to trick him and the jury, as the high-stakes trial against ChatGPT maker entered the third day.

01/05/2026