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G20 discusses world hunger in Brazil

September 13, 2024

Concerns arise over safety of Chicago’s public transportation

Authorities in Chicago are fighting back after recent high-profile shootings on public transportation services has led to widespread concerns.

September 13, 2024

The importance of the Latino vote

The Latino electorate is now the second largest voting bloc in the United States. This year, more than 36 million Latinos are eligible to vote, about four million more than in 2020. Remarkably, about 25 percent of these voters will be casting their ballots for the first time.

September 13, 2024

Peruvians gather to mourn former President Alberto Fujimori

The coffin of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was transported to a wake in Lima on Thursday, Sept. 12 after his death was announced on Wednesday.

September 12, 2024

Tech billionaire becomes first private spacewalker

It was less a giant step for mankind than a brief look at Earth from orbit. But a tech billionaire has nevertheless made history as the first private passenger to conduct a spacewalk. CGTN’s Owen Fairclough has the latest.

September 12, 2024

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori’s life and legacy

Alberto Fujimori, former president of Peru, has died at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer. Fujimori, who led Peru throughout the 1990s, was convicted and sentenced in 2009 to a lengthy prison term for human rights violations and corruption. A polarizing […]

September 12, 2024

Argentina battles soaring inflation as economic struggles persist

Argentina released its latest inflation figures on Wednesday, Sept. 11, revealing a price increase of more than four percent in the month of August. The country’s annual inflation rate now exceeds 235 percent. Despite a slight slowdown in inflation, economic activity remains stagnant as Latin […]

September 12, 2024

Americans unite in service to honor 9/11 victims

Sept. 11, 2024 marked the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of over 3,000 people. On this day, millions of Americans honor the victims by holding an annual National Day of Service through various community service initiatives across the country. […]

September 12, 2024

Americans brace for first interest rate cut since March 2022

Americans are preparing for a potential interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve convenes in September, signaling a possible shift in the central bank’s monetary strategy. CGTN’s Kate Fisher reports from Washington, D.C.

September 11, 2024

Kentucky community on edge with highway shooter on the loose

Joseph Couch is accused of shooting five people on a rural highway in Kentucky last weekend. The search for the 32-year-old continues while the local community remains vigilant and uneasy. CGTN’s Dan Williams spoke with locals from London, Kentucky on Wednesday, Sept 11.

September 11, 2024

Chinese music rings out in Cuba

Chinese and Cuban artists from different companies staged a joint performance this week at Havana’s National Theater called “Songs from the Silk Road.” The event marks China’s upcoming Mid-Autumn on Sept. 17. The free event highlighted the close cultural bonds between the two nations. CGTN’s […]

September 11, 2024

Three major wildfires singe Southern California

Three major wildfires have burned more than forty-thousand hectares in Southern California in less than a week. Governor Gavin Newsom’s office announced this week that nearly six-thousand firefighters, soldiers and first responders, along with 50 helicopters, and 140 water tankers have been deployed. But efforts […]

September 11, 2024

Manhunt for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting

Search efforts for a highway shooting suspect who has been on the run since Saturday, Aug. 31 in the U.S. state of Kentucky are continuing. Joseph Couch is accused of shooting five people on a rural highway over the weekend. A reward for any tip […]

September 11, 2024

Chamber Orchestra of China’s National Symphony performs in Brazil

Regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious classical music ensembles, the Chamber Orchestra of China’s National Symphony Orchestra, has embarked on a tour across Brazil to celebrate five decades of Sino-Brazilian relations. CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco is in Rio de Janeiro with the story.

September 11, 2024

UNGA opens with new president

Outgoing United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis says he believes the organization remains one of the greatest forces for good in the world. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Francis handed over his gavel to incoming General Assembly President and former Prime Minister of Cameroon Philemon […]

September 10, 2024

NYFW explores the future of fashion

New York Fashion Week just wrapped up, showcasing a full range of designers from industry leaders to fledgling brands all debuting collections for Spring Summer 2025. While some believe AI and technology are a staple of the design process, others are not so sure. […]

September 10, 2024

Global lung cancer summit shapes future of care

This year’s annual World Conference on Lung Cancer is taking place in San Diego, California. The four-day event is considered the largest international gathering for professionals involved in lung cancer research and treatment. The conference features a series of presentations centered on groundbreaking advancements in […]

September 10, 2024

Brazil’s social media standoff with Musk

Brazil, a major market for social media network X, has been cut off from the platform for over a week due to Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with Brazilian social media regulations. This noncompliance has triggered a nationwide ban on X, but the situation […]

Inside of steering wheel EV from driver's perspective

September 9, 2024

Brazil’s used EV surge reshapes auto market

As electric vehicles gain traction globally, a parallel market is booming: used EVs.This trend is evident in Brazil, where Chinese brands are becoming more of a common sight on the streets. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral looked into the pros and cons of the growing second-hand EV […]

September 8, 2024

New wildfires force evacuations in Southern California

A state of emergency has been issued in California’s San Bernardino County, where a wildfire that sparked earlier this week has now doubled in size and forced thousands to evacuate.

September 8, 2024

Young Democrats campaign in Georgia ahead of election

CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports from Atlanta, Georgia.

September 7, 2024

Brazil releases preliminary report on Voepass plane crash

Cockpit recordings indicate that there was an issue with ice buildup on the Voepass flight that crashed and killed all 62 people on board last month in Brazil, according to an initial investigation performed by the Brazilian Air Force agency tasked with investigating aviation incidents, […]

September 7, 2024

Hottest summer on record

It’s now official. The summer of 2024 marked the hottest on record, with average global temperatures in June, July and August reaching their highest in recorded history. The data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service also shows 2024 on track to become the hottest […]

September 7, 2024

Full Frame: Gangs of Haiti

The History Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere. High unemployment rates, poverty, and lack of opportunities drive many young people towards gangs as a means of survival. Mike speaks to Robert Fatton, professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of […]

September 7, 2024

Brazilian rideshare driver benefits from switching to EV

In Brazil, Chinese auto giant BYD has already taken a huge market share of electric vehicles even before it rolls out the first models from its Salvador, Bahia plant later this year. In Rio de Janeiro, CGTN’s Lucrecia Franco has the story of one happy […]

September 6, 2024

14-year-old and his father face murder charges over school shooting

Suriname may be small but its football talent is huge. In the latest episode of CGTN’s “More than Just a Game,” Ahmed Ghoneim takes us on a journey through this tiny South American nation producing some of the world’s most legendary footballers. Dive into how […]

September 6, 2024

Oropouche virus growing in Cuba

Cuba has registered over 500 cases of Oropouche fever, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes and midges, which is affecting several Latin American and Caribbean countries. Luis Chirino reports from Havana, Cuba.

September 6, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State visits Haiti

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says America is committed to supporting Haiti and its interim government. Blinken visited the Caribbean nation on Thursday, September 5, and held talks with key officials, including the head of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council. Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince, […]

September 6, 2024

Trade talks continue between EU and South America

Another round of trade talks between the South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union is taking place in Brazil. While no breakthroughs are expected, it could pave the way for both sides to make progress toward a treaty. Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.

September 6, 2024

Chinese automaker BYD big in Brazil market

In Brazil, Chinese auto giant BYD has already taken a huge market share of electric vehicles even before it rolls out the first models from its Salvador, Bahia plant later this year. In Rio de Janeiro, Lucrecia Franco has the story of one happy app-driver […]

September 5, 2024

Renewable energy shines at Mexico City’s Intersolar Expo

Latin America is a leading global region when it comes to renewable energy. Sixty percent of the region’s power comes from renewable sources, and solar power plays an important part. Solar technology is currently on display as an exhibition in Mexico City. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock […]

September 5, 2024

Four killed in Georgia high school shooting

Two teachers and two students are dead and nine wounded in the latest school shooting in the United States. The 14-year-old alleged gunman was in police custody after the incident at a Georgia high school on Wednesday, Sept. 4. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports.

September 5, 2024

Extreme heat in Southern California

A broiling heat wave is once again blanketing Southern California. The National Weather Service predicts the region could experience dangerous temperatures. It comes as a series of landslides in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes triggered the declaration of a state of emergency, while […]

September 5, 2024

Robotaxis a growing presence in U.S. cities

At least half of U.S. states have autonomous delivery robots supplying customers with products. Self-driving robotaxis are also expanding to major cities and picking up passengers in San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin. Industry experts acknowledge these vehicles make mistakes, as CGTN’s Mark Niu explains, they’re […]

September 4, 2024

Georgia State Elections board approves controversial rules

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is defending his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Despite pleading ‘not guilty’ in two criminal cases in which he faces charges of election interference, the former president said in an interview last weekend that he had, quote […]

September 3, 2024

Wild weather in Southern California leaves hundreds without power

Hundreds of homes in an upscale neighborhood in Southern California are without electricity after a utility company shut down power following warnings about landslides.

September 3, 2024

Texas’s controversial heartbeat bill marks three years, as more laws challenge abortion rights

The law was a precursor to the state’s near-total-ban on abortion, which took effect after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. two years ago.

September 3, 2024

Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses G20 Summit, China-Brazil relations

Brazil has big ambitions for 2024, as it holds the presidency of the G20, which culminates in a summit in Rio de Janeiro in November.

September 3, 2024

Thousands attend book fair in Haitian capital

Haiti’s largest book fair took place in early August, in Port-au-Prince drawing thousands of visitors.

September 2, 2024

Brazil facing historic mega drought and raging wildfires

Dozens of locations are on high alert as Brazil experiences a historic mega drought and a series of raging wildfires while coping with deforestation and climate change.

September 2, 2024

Mexico’s president delivers final State of the Union as the country prepares for its first female president

A change of government is coming in Mexico, as the country prepares to inaugurate its first female president Claudia Sheinbaum, the successor to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

August 31, 2024

Can a free rent program help revive the city of San Francisco?

The city of San Francisco has one of the most expensive real estate markets in the U.S., and also one of the most vacant. That’s why the city is going to great lengths to revive business in the area, including by offering something that […]

August 31, 2024

How tariffs will impact EV manufacturers and consumers

Trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. and other Western nations on Chinese electric vehicles this year have caused industry turbulence in markets around the world. For a vital green industry, it’s a move that may have far-reaching impacts, especially on consumers. But as CGTN’s […]

August 31, 2024

The fight for abortion access in the U.S.

Abortion access in the U.S. changed dramatically in 2022 when the Supreme Court eliminated the right to an abortion and instead allowed each state to set its own abortion laws. Access to the procedure is now a key issue in the U.S. presidential election. […]