World Today

October 11, 2024

Chinese companies help drive 5G technology growth in Mexico

  5G technology has been in use for over five years now, and while some in the developed world may take it for granted, 5G’s rollout has been slower elsewhere – leaving some countries further behind when it comes to the technology’s enormous potential. That’s […]

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October 11, 2024

Hurricanes leave widespread destruction in Florida

  Hurricane Milton has made a significant mark on Florida, unleashing fierce winds on the barrier islands and causing extensive flooding and a series of tornadoes inland, resulting in at least a dozen fatalities. Residents are still recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene just […]

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October 10, 2024

Peru’s new megaport expected to transform trade

A new mega port is nearing completion on Peru’s Pacific coast. It’s being billed as the gateway to Asia. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, the multi-purpose port just north of the Peruvian capital Lima in Chancay is expected to open at the […]

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October 10, 2024

Biodiversity targets endangered as wildlife populations decline

Monitored wildlife populations have suffered a catastrophic decline in the last 50 years, according to a new report by the World Wildlife Fund. And conservationists are warning that not enough is being done to implement a landmark biodiversity treaty as leaders prepare to assess its […]

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October 10, 2024

What’s social media’s role in election misinformation?

With just weeks to go until the U.S. elections, politicians are stepping up their advertising and campaign messaging on social media. At the same time, there is concern about fake news and misinformation. What are social media companies doing to clamp down on such content? […]

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October 9, 2024

Meet Mexico’s Mandarin prodigy

  As China’s role on the global stage grows, so does interest in the country’s culture and language. That’s a trend that has led to the Chinese Bridge – a competition for international students of Mandarin Chinese. This year, Mexico is sending a prodigy, as […]

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October 6, 2024

Trump returns to Pennsylvania after assassination attempt

  The United States will head to the polls one month from Saturday for the U.S. Presidential election. Both Presidential candidates are continuing the campaign trail with Democrat Kamala Harris in the swing state Michigan on Friday. Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, continued his […]

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October 6, 2024

Pop culture fans attend Los Angeles Comic Con

  Thousands are attending the Los Angeles Comic Con this weekend, a three-day convention that brings together creators, directors, and writers of some of the most popular U.S. comic books and animations. The event is also a major platform for artists and creators of all […]

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October 4, 2024

G20 concludes climate talks in Brazil, consensus reached on sustainability priorities

The G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group concluded a three-day meeting this week, reaching consensus on Brazil’s climate and sustainability priorities. The agreed-upon guidelines will be presented to heads of state and government at the leaders’ summit in November. Discussions emphasized the urgent need for action to address the ongoing environmental crises.

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October 4, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s toll rises as Biden and Harris tour hard-hit states

U.S. President Joe Biden continued his tour of states hit by Hurricane Helene on Thursday, Oct. 3. A day after visiting hard-hit areas of North Carolina, Biden toured Florida and Georgia, promising more federal aid and a commitment to rebuilding. The storm has claimed over 200 lives and caused tens of billions of dollars of damage, with the full cost in lives and destruction still to be counted. Nathan King has the latest.

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Haitian American community mobilizes against racism
October 3, 2024

Haitian American community mobilizes against racism

The Haitian American community across the U.S. is mobilizing after Haitians living legally in Springfield, Ohio were falsely accused of eating dogs, cats and geese by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. They condemn the attacks against their community […]

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50,000 dockworkers on strike
October 2, 2024

50,000 dockworkers on strike

Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers remained on strike for a second day on Wednesday, Sept. 2, amid deadlock over a pay deal. With container ships loaded with food and medicine unable to unload at Atlantic and Gulf coast ports, there are conflicting views over […]

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California sues ExxonMobil for misleading plastic recycling
October 2, 2024

California sues ExxonMobil for misleading plastic recycling

In a first of its kind lawsuit, the U.S. State of California is taking ExxonMobil to court over its recycling practices. The lawsuit alleges that the world’s largest producer of raw materials has been deceiving the public over its capacity and capability of plastic recycling. […]

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October 1, 2024

Cui Yongxi: Chinese basketball player joins Brooklyn Nets

The 2024-25 NBA season is about to get underway, with the first regular season games tipping off later in October. Among those hoping to play in the world’s top basketball league this campaign is China’s 21-year-old Cui Yongxi who has signed with the Brooklyn Nets. […]

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September 28, 2024

Hurricane Helene leaves devastation in Florida

Hurricane Helene, a monster storm that hit Florida and the southeast United States, has left dozens of people dead, homes destroyed and many without power. Residents in the coastal community of Keaton Beach, Florida, spent Friday confronting the devastation left behind. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

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September 27, 2024

China’s efforts to broker peace in global conflicts

  China continues to emerge as a peace broker on the world stage, with the United Nations as a key part of its global diplomatic efforts. Over the last year it has urged other countries at the world body to find peaceful solutions to entrenched […]

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Yunnan hosts event in LA to highlight culture
September 26, 2024

Yunnan hosts event in LA to highlight culture

The provincial government of Yunnan in southwest China is hosting cultural exchange events in the U.S. city of Los Angeles this week, with the goal of strengthening ties between the Chinese and American people. Local government officials have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation, while […]

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World leaders discuss AI ethics at UNGA
September 26, 2024

World leaders discuss AI ethics at UNGA

World leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York are tackling artificial intelligence as a key concern. Along with discussing and debating its ethical use, they will explore how nations with advanced AI can help developing countries lay the groundwork for the technology. CGTN’s […]

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Meta unveils Quest 3S VR headset, Orion AR glasses prototype
September 26, 2024

Meta unveils Quest 3S VR headset, Orion AR glasses prototype

Tech giant Meta has kicked off its Meta Connect conference by unveiling some of its latest technologies in the fields of augmented reality and artificial intelligence. The social media giant is aiming to transform the way people see and experience the physical and virtual world. […]

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September 25, 2024

Argentina restricts airline strikes

  Tens of thousands of passengers in Argentina have seen their flights cancelled or postponed in recent weeks due to a series of strikes. Workers at the national airline say their wages have not kept up with inflation. The government has implemented new regulations to […]

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