World Today

July 6, 2024

Role of social media in U.S. election campaigns

  Four months from now, voters will go to the polls in the United States to elect their next president. The two major prospective nominees, as well as third party candidates, have been getting their messages out using traditional means like rallies, TV ads and […]

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July 6, 2024

Arthur Lira discusses G20 meetings and China-Brazil relations

  The President of Brazil’s Federal Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lira, says he supports his country’s growing involvement in the international arena, including the development of deeper relations with China. This, as the two countries celebrate 50 years of formal diplomatic relations. In an  interview […]

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July 6, 2024

Celebrating China-Brazil friendship

  Brazil and China are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, first forged in 1974. But the deepening ties between the countries extend well beyond the direct government-to-government contacts taking place between top leaders. Our correspondent in Brazil, Paulo Cabral, sent us this report on […]

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Bolivia's economy
July 5, 2024

Bolivia’s economy

In the wake of an apparent failed coup attempt, Bolivians are getting back to normality and that, for many, is economic hardship fueled by a longtime over-dependence on, and now shortage of, U.S. dollars. Dan Collyns reports.

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July 4, 2024

Hurricane Beryl heads toward Mexico after hammering Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl, the first powerful storm of the season, hit Jamaica and other Caribbean islands on Wednesday, causing significant destruction and at least seven deaths. The hurricane is now moving towards Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and popular tourist destinations. More details from CGTN’s Franc Contreras.  

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July 4, 2024

Impact of 2024 U.S. presidential election on social media companies

Social media has significantly influenced the past two U.S. presidential elections and continues to do so as the upcoming November election approaches. The outcome of a win for either Biden or Trump could have implications for social media platforms as publicly traded companies. CGTN’s John […]

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June 29, 2024

New pandas arrive in San Diego

  The United States is welcoming two new residents. Two pandas have just arrived from China. It’s all part of a decade-long conservation partnership between China and the United States.

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June 29, 2024

Rio de Janeiro is embracing the Olympic spirit

  With less than a month to go until the Paris games, the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, which hosted the 2016 Games, is getting into the Olympic spirit. Since the beginning of June, Rio’s City Hall has been organizing workshops with Olympic and […]

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June 29, 2024

Meet Brazilian racewalker Caio Bonfim

  Sporting excellence often runs in families, and Caio Bonfim, a Brazilian racewalker, is an example of that. He was trained by his mother, also an international racewalker. His father is a leading coach, The sport, which began as a challenge in England over who […]

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June 23, 2024

Rescue efforts continue in wake of New Mexico wildfires

  Twin wildfires raging in the southwestern U.S. state of New Mexico are destroying swathes of pristine forest land and private property. The fires have forced up to 8,000 people to flee their homes. CGTN’s Franc Contreras reports from Ruidoso as rescue efforts continue.

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