Extreme Heat Pushes Pyrenees Glaciers Toward Extinction
Glaciers in the Pyrenees recorded their third-largest annual thickness loss in 2025-2026 despite exceptionally heavy spring snowfall. Scientists warn that the remaining active glaciers could disappear within a decade.
Cuba Condemns U.S. Deportations of Migrants to Africa
Cuba condemned U.S. deportations of Cuban migrants to third countries, including Africa, saying the expulsions separate families and leave people without support. U.S. Customs and Border Protection data cited by Havana showed Cuban arrivals fell to 33,056 in fiscal year 2025.
Cristina Fernández Cubas Wins 2026 Cervantes Prize
Spanish writer Cristina Fernández Cubas has won the 2026 Cervantes Prize, becoming the seventh woman to receive the prestigious literary award. The €125,000 honor recognizes her contribution to contemporary short fiction and fantasy literature in Spanish.
Paraguay Central Bank Chief Resigns After Ueno Bank Collapse
Paraguay's central bank chief has resigned after Ueno bank's collapse and closure, which triggered eight executive arrests, concerns over pension funds and widespread disruption to electronic payments.
Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly Rail Crash
Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned after a high-speed train collision killed 69 people, citing two major railway accidents in less than a year. The government has approved compensation for victims and announced a review of railway safety systems.
Russia Confirms Trilateral Talks With U.S. and Ukraine in UAE
Delegations from Russia, United States and Ukraine will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, the Kremlin confirmed Tuesday. Russia has confirmed that delegations from Moscow, Washington and Kiev will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on November 10 and 11, with United States […]
Türkiye and South Korea Seal Energy and Defense Partnership
President Erdogan and President Lee Jae-myung sign key agreements in Seoul to deepen nuclear power, trade, and defense manufacturing ties. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Seoul for an official state visit from November 1 to November 4, by the invitation of South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. The formal high-level negotiations, conducted on November […]
U.S. Midterm Elections: Polls Close and Vote Counting Begins
Polling stations had closed in 25 states by early Tuesday night, wrapping up a midterm election day that will renew 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships while testing the political counterweight to President Donald Trump’s second term. The first closures brought to an end a campaign that both majority parties treated as […]
Venezuela Announces $17 Billion in Multilateral Financing to Boost Production
Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, announced on Tuesday negotiations to secure 17 billion dollars in multilateral financing over five years, channeled into the productive sector rather than consumption. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez addressed business leaders at the Conindustria Congress, which is meeting in Caracas to review the manufacturing sector’s roadmap amid the current investment […]
EU Firefighters March in Brussels Against Civil Protection Cuts
Hundreds of firefighters from 20 countries in the European Union mobilized in Brussels to demand more public investment, expansion of their workforce, a brake on civil protection cuts and guarantees of safe working conditions. The march left from Brussels’ North Station and moved peacefully to the Tour & Taxis complex, where the ninth European Civil […]
Sport
Show allThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) Executive Committee voted unanimously to restore the Africa Cup of Nations to a two-year cycle, citing the need to protect financial stability and support the development of member federations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will continue to take place […]
The 49th edition of the Dakar Rally will take place from January 9 to 23, 2027, spanning from the Portuguese Algarve to Marrakech. This exceptional change of venue follows the decision not to hold the event in Saudi Arabia due to conflicts involving the Houthis; however, the organizers have confirmed that the Arab nation will […]
The Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) will hold three games this Thursday, with the Tigres del Licey currently in first place.
Spaniard Manuel ‘Manugas’ González heads into the Moto2 Malaysian Grand Prix with the goal of halting the charge of his compatriot, Izan Guevara. The two are separated by just 5.5 points in the world championship standings ahead of this weekend’s event at the Sepang International Circuit. RELATED: Italian Rider Bulega to Debut in the Premier […]
Eighteen-year-old Argentine boxer Edgardo Nicolás Peralta won the under-19 world title in Budva, Montenegro, on Tuesday, beating Ireland’s Kalib Walshe by unanimous decision to claim his country’s first gold medal at the tournament. Argentina celebrated a historic first in youth boxing on Tuesday. Edgardo Nicolás Peralta, an 18-year-old from the city of Reconquista in Santa […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allCuba condemned U.S. deportations of Cuban migrants to third countries, including Africa, saying the expulsions separate families and leave people without support. U.S. Customs and Border Protection data cited by Havana showed Cuban arrivals fell to 33,056 in fiscal year 2025.
Paraguay's central bank chief has resigned after Ueno bank's collapse and closure, which triggered eight executive arrests, concerns over pension funds and widespread disruption to electronic payments.
Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, announced on Tuesday negotiations to secure 17 billion dollars in multilateral financing over five years, channeled into the productive sector rather than consumption. Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez addressed business leaders at the Conindustria Congress, which is meeting in Caracas to review the manufacturing sector’s roadmap amid the current investment […]
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez opened a new stage in bilateral relations with Portugal on Tuesday, urging more than 30 Portuguese companies to join the South American country’s economic recovery during a business forum in Caracas. Acting President Rodriguez hosted the Portugal-Venezuela Business Forum alongside Manuel Castro Almeida, Portugal’s Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion, […]
The Brazilian presidency of COP30 launched two international roadmaps on Tuesday aimed at accelerating the global energy transition and halting forest loss, unveiled through the United Nations Development Programme in Belém. Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago and Executive Director Ana Toni presented the texts during the closing plenary of the summit held in the capital […]
World
Show allDemocrats reclaimed the House and flipped the Senate in a historic midterm victory, defeating Republicans in Texas and other conservative strongholds. The results leave Donald Trump facing a hostile Congress for the final two years of his presidency.
Spanish writer Cristina Fernández Cubas has won the 2026 Cervantes Prize, becoming the seventh woman to receive the prestigious literary award. The €125,000 honor recognizes her contribution to contemporary short fiction and fantasy literature in Spanish.
Glaciers in the Pyrenees recorded their third-largest annual thickness loss in 2025-2026 despite exceptionally heavy spring snowfall. Scientists warn that the remaining active glaciers could disappear within a decade.
Democrat Xavier Becerra has won California's gubernatorial election, becoming the first Hispanic candidate elected by popular vote to lead the state. He will succeed Gavin Newsom on Jan. 4, 2027.
Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly in Florida's gubernatorial race, according to an Associated Press race call. Backed by President Donald Trump, Donalds campaigned on affordability and continuity with Ron DeSantis' conservative policies.
Technology
Show allThe neuroscientist is investigating whether the brain has an internal map before an animal begins exploring its surroundings. Even before we begin exploring the world, the brain may have a kind of internal map, “like a GPS,” ready to guide us. This hypothesis, which is still under investigation, fascinates Norwegian neuroscientist May-Britt Moser, the 2014 […]
The rover will be delivered to the lunar surface by Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander. On Tuesday, NASA provided an update on the development of crewed and robotic lunar rovers to support its planned Moon Base initiative, highlighting efforts to develop the surface mobility capabilities needed for future exploration and sustained human operations […]
The agreement will allow CNN to receive compensation for the use of its intellectual property. On Thursday, U.S. television network CNN announced an agreement with technology company Google to integrate generative artificial intelligence technologies into its news platforms. RELATED: Artificial Intelligence Pioneers Call for International Body to Oversee Cybersecurity Standards “With this partnership, we are […]
Scientists are investigating the potential preventive effect against breast cancer of cabergoline, a drug used only when it is medically necessary to stop the production of breast milk.
Over 400 scientists warn of serious risks posed by advanced AI models and urge stronger containment measures. On Tuesday, AI godfathers Geoffrey Hinton, Yoshua Bengio and Stuart Jonathan Russell, accompanied by more than 400 leading scientists, called for the creation of an international body to establish common standards for artificial intelligence (AI) systems, oversee their […]
Culture
Show allMore than 1.5 million people participated in the tenth annual Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City. The Day of the Dead celebrations once again brought communities from different countries together around a tradition that honors the memory of the deceased and strengthens cultural ties between generations. RELATED: Mexico City Unveils Record 33-Meter Catrina […]
The show included the group’s emblematic works and tributes to prominent Mexican composers. On Sunday, Compay Segundo Group returned to Mexico after a two-decade absence to perform at the Esperanza Iris City Theater as part of the promotional tour for their latest album, “Vivelo.” RELATED: Cuba Present at Eco Expo Asia 2026 Before the concert, […]
Among the main changes is the establishment of 10:00 a.m. as the entry deadline. On Monday, the Ministry of Culture approved an update to the regulations for visiting Machu Picchu, introducing new access and time limits for several tourist routes, effective January 1, 2027. RELATED: Peru Fosters Sustainable Tourism for Territorial Development The measure follows […]
Silvio Rodríguez receives an honorary doctorate from the Dominican UASD for his lifelong contribution to music, poetry, and social justice. Related: Silvio Rodriguez Shapes Six Decades of Cuban Revolutionary Songs Silvio Rodríguez Honorary Doctorate: UASD Honors 80-Year-Old Icon The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) has awarded Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez an honorary doctorate in […]
Discover the true Day of the Dead origins: how Indigenous traditions and Catholic rituals shaped Mexico’s living celebration of remembrance. Related: Mexico City Unveils Record 33-Meter Catrina for Day of the Dead Day of the Dead Origins: 3 Powerful Myths Historians Finally Debunk The Day of the Dead origins are far more complex than the […]
