World Today

Colombian families face uncertainty amid ongoing violence

October 14, 2024

Biodiversity a primary focus as Colombia prepares for COP16

Colombia will host the 16th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity this year from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1.

October 14, 2024

President Biden surveys damage of Hurricane Milton

U.S. President Joe Biden travelled to Florida Sunday, Oct 13, surveying to the destruction o Hurricane Milton. The state is still in the midst of cleaning up in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

October 14, 2024

Rural Mexican town adapts to low-band 5G internet

The coastline of Michoacan state in Southern Mexico, is a region of volcanic, jungled hills jutting out of the Pacific surf.

October 14, 2024

California to ban “legacy admissions” for colleges

The decision comes after a landmark Supreme Court decision last year that banned affirmative action — which had for years allowed for a better representation of disadvantaged students of color in higher education.

October 13, 2024

What to know about Brazil’s Paraty Literary Festival

For the past 21 years, the Brazilian city of Paraty in the state of Rio de Janeiro has hosted a literary festival. It’s an event that brings together Nobel laureates, authors and aspiring writers. CGTN’s Paulo Cabral reports.

October 13, 2024

Florida retirement community hit by Hurricane Milton and tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued a staggering 126 tornado warnings across Florida this past week, the result of Hurricane Milton making landfall as a Category 3 storm. The unprecedented number of warnings in a single day left many people reeling. CGTN’s Nitza Soledad Perez […]

October 13, 2024

How the affirmative action ban affects U.S. college admissions

Millions of college students starting the new academic year in the United States may be noticing slight changes on their campuses. With the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year banning affirmative action — which for years provided preferential treatment to disadvantaged students of color […]

October 12, 2024

Boeing to cut 10% of workforce

Turbulent times continue for Boeing, as the plane manufacturer announced it’s cutting 10 percent of its workforce. This comes as striking workers have put pressure on the company’s bottom line over the last month. Poppie Mphuthing has details.

October 12, 2024

Florida residents face tough decisions after Hurricane Milton

Residents throughout Florida are confronting the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The storm claimed at least 16 lives. Nearly 1,000 people were rescued from floodwaters. As communities look to recover, they face the daunting task of sifting through the remnants of their homes, and must […]

October 11, 2024

Traditional Chinese medicine thrives in Peru

Traditional Chinese medicine is popular and accepted in Peru. In fact, it has been practiced for more than 150 years in the country, since the first Chinese immigrants arrived. In the Peruvian capital Lima, CGTN’s Dan Collyns takes a closer look.

October 11, 2024

One dead and 23 rescued from former Colorado gold mine

One person died Thursday, Oct. 10, while 23 others were rescued after they were trapped underground at a Colorado mine. All were tourists, getting a below-ground look at a long-defunct gold mining operation. CGTN’s Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

October 11, 2024

Impact of abortion ban in Texas on healthcare providers

A new study has found that Texas’ extreme abortion ban is having a staggering impact on healthcare providers in the state. The research finds that the vast majority of them feel that they are not giving their patients the quality care they deserve – […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

October 9, 2024

Multiple hurricanes raise grave concerns about U.S. insurance gap

As the U.S. deals with a string of powerful hurricanes concerns are rising over the nationwide insurance gap that has only widened due to the impacts of climate change. Learn more about how many Americans in flood-prone areas cannot afford insurance.

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 […]

October 8, 2024

Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton in the aftermath of Helene

October 8, 2024

Drought in Brazil leads to rapid inflation

However, projections show that a good harvest next year will only partially reverse the price hikes and hold inflation down.

October 8, 2024

Pro-Palestine protesters march in New York City

Police in New York have confirmed that seven Pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested in New York on Monday, Oct. 7, as thousands protested the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

October 8, 2024

Countries commemorate Oct. 7 one-year anniversary

Around the world, countries aligned with Israel held commemorative ceremonies and vigils on Monday, in remembrance of the Israelis killed and taken hostage a year ago on October 7.

October 7, 2024

Latin America marks one year since Hamas attacks with vigils and protests

Oct. 7 marks one year since the Hamas attacks on Israel sparked the devastating war in Gaza. Communities on the other side of the world have been making their voices heard. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports from Latin America.

October 7, 2024

Federal government sends more aid for regions devastated by Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the U.S. federal government released $100 million in emergency relief funding Saturday, Oct.5, to rebuild destroyed bridges and roads in the hardest hit state of North Carolina. This comes as U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris was on the ground […]

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 […]

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 […]

October 4, 2024

Samsung aims to lead with AI at latest developer conference

Samsung has just wrapped up its annual developer’s conference aimed at convincing the tech world it’s still a major force in the technology marketplace.

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.

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.

October 4, 2024

After a decade of delays, São Paulo’s monorail moves closer to completion

Chinese company BYD has begun delivering the trains that will be used in Sao Paulo’s long-awaited monorail line. The government says it will be operational by 2026, more than a decade beyond the original plan.

October 4, 2024

Port strike suspended as workers accept wage increase

After a short strike, port workers in parts of the U.S. are back on the job. Union leaders have accepted a raise for their workers and hope to work out other issues over the next three months. Jim Spellman reports.

October 3, 2024

New filing in prosecution of Trump for actions in 2020 election argues he acted as a private citizen

A new filing by the team prosecuting Donald Trump in the 2020 federal election interference case alleges Trump broke the law in an effort to remain in office. The filing comes after the U.S. Supreme court ruled presidents have broad immunity from prosecution for official […]

October 3, 2024

Mexico’s first female leader holds her first press conference

For the first time in its history, Mexico has a female president, who is beginning her administration with big plans for her six-year term. At her first official press conference, she outlined those this morning in Mexico City. CGTN’s Alasdair Baverstock reports.

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 […]

October 3, 2024

Mass protests in Argentina over President Milei’s university funding cuts

Argentina’s President Javier Milei vetoed a law that would have increased funding for state universities on Thursday, Oct. 3. The move comes hours after hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and unions marched in protest. State universities say they are seeing a brain drain with […]

October 2, 2024

California passes first statewide textile recycling law

California’s governor Gavin Newsom has just signed legislation that creates a landmark program to recycle clothing. Mark Niu reports on the details and motivation behind the move.

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 […]

October 2, 2024

UN Security Council Convenes holds emergency meeting on Iran-Israel tensions

Israel’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has vowed that Iran’s recent actions in Israel won’t go unpunished. Meanwhile UN Secretary-General called for calm in the region amidst fears of an all-out regional war. Take a look at what leaders said at the emergency meeting […]

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. […]

October 2, 2024

Hurricane Helene leaves North Carolina devastated by record flooding

The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Helene in the U.S. continues to climb, with at least 176 people confirmed dead across six states, and scores still missing. North Carolina saw the heaviest impact. Recovery and clean-up efforts are underway and federal resources have […]

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. […]

October 1, 2024

Scientists use AI, drones to find new geoglyphs in Peru

Archaeologists using artificial intelligence have discovered hundreds of new geoglyphs near the famous Nazca Lines in Peru – shedding new light on the ancient culture which dates back 2,000 years.

September 30, 2024

North Carolina reels from devastating impact of Hurricane Helene

See the impact of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, where the storm’s aftermath has left families in anguish.

September 30, 2024

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi address United Nations

Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, addressed world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Sept. 28. Learn more.

September 30, 2024

New tortilla app makes buying food staple easier in Mexico

Mexico’s National Tortilla Council has launched a new app that makes buying tortillas easier. Learn more.

September 30, 2024

Brazil’s Passinho dance craze achieves cultural heritage status

We take you to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro where the Passinho dance style was born and talk to artists who are celebrating this part of Brazil’s cultural heritage.