Peruvian Journalist and Regional Candidate Susy Aponte Killed at Campaign Event
Susy Aponte, a journalist and candidate for the regional government of the Socios por Áncash movement, known as “la China Polo,” was killed Saturday in a market in the Andean city of Caraz during an electoral campaign tour, days after publicly denouncing death threats against her. The attack was carried out by an alleged hitman […]
Social Protests Persist in Bolivia Amid Diesel Subsidy Removal
Protests in Bolivia are still ongoing as the government eliminates the diesel subsidy and extends a state of emergency, with former President Evo Morales warning of food price increases. Supreme Decree 5716 set the initial diesel price at 17.95 bolivianos ($1.83) per liter as of Saturday, September 19, replacing the traditional fixed price that provided […]
Protest in Tunisia Demands Release of Global Sumud Flotilla Members
A demonstration marched through the streets of Tunis this Sunday demanding the release of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, detained in the North African country since March. Seven members of the Global Sumud Flotilla coordination committee were detained on March 6 after Tunisian police prevented a commemoration of the initiative at the […]
Energy Blackout Affected Over 500,000 in Buenos Aires
A massive blackout affected hundreds of thousands of users Saturday night in neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, causing traffic light failures and leaving people trapped in elevators, requiring the intervention of firefighters of the Argentinian capital. At its peak at 9:45 p.m. local time, the outage reached 519,472 users of Edenor and 78,125 of Edesur, according […]
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Announces Diesel Subsidy End
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced the elimination of the diesel subsidy in Bolivia, which as of this Saturday is being quoted according to the international market, and announced a series of economic measures to counteract the effect of said measure on the economy. “We have made the decision that as of today, diesel will cost […]
Lula Announces Security and Sovereignty Measures Amid Pressure Over Brazil’s Oil and Strategic Minerals
Brazilian President and candidate for re-election in October, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced measures at an event this Friday to strengthen security and national sovereignty amid international pressure over the country’s oil companies and strategic minerals. The measures include converting 138 prisons into maximum-security units, reinforcing border surveillance, and creating a ministry for the […]
Drone Strikes Cooling Tower at Russia’s Kursk-2 Nuclear Plant
A drone attributed by Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the cooling tower of power unit No. 1 at Russia’s Kursk-2 nuclear power plant on Thursday, causing minor damage without affecting operations. Rosatom said in a statement released Friday that the enemy drone detonated on impact on September 17. The unit, […]
South Korea’s President Rejects Washington’s Calls for Military Support in Iran War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that his country will not deploy troops or military resources to join the U.S.-led war against Iran, in response to Washington’s calls for support for its military operations in West Asia. “There will be no deployment that involves entering the war. I can assure you of that […]
U.S. President Trump Bans Major News Outlets from White House
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that an immediate ban on three major news outlets from accessing the White House, citing what he called their recurring spread of fake news -the latest move in a broader pattern of friction between his administration and the press. The move, which targets CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, has […]
Venezuelan Government, 2015 Ex-Deputies Delegations Conclude Second Day of Talks
Venezuela’s government and the 2015 National Assembly wrapped the second day of talks in Caracas on Friday, creating a Technical Table for Freedom of Expression. The delegations of the Government National and the National Assembly of 2015 concluded the second day of negotiations on Friday, marking the second cycle of the dialogue table in Caracas. […]
Sport
Show allUEFA and Concacaf have called on FIFA to revisit its financial reserves this Friday, questioning the necessity of selling stakes in international tournaments to meet financial commitments. UEFA and Concacaf have jointly urged the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to reevaluate its financial reserves, questioning the need to sell stakes in international tournaments to […]
The United States national team will begin a new preparation cycle for the 2030 World Cup with a 28-player squad, including 11 players who could make their debuts in the upcoming matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.
Kylian Mbappé, captain of Real Madrid, along with teammates Vinícius Jr. and Ibrahima Konaté, made a bold statement about the migrant crisis in Spain by folding and removing their LaLiga jerseys before a match against Elche. This gesture was a response to the league’s campaign regarding the situation in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave where over […]
Venezuela’s catching prospect Ethan Salas made Major League Baseball history on September 17, becoming the youngest catcher ever to hit two home runs in a single game, powering the San Diego Padres to a 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in just his ninth career appearance. Ethan Salas, the Venezuelan prospect signed […]
Paraguay came from behind to defeat Argentina 2–1 on Matchday 1 of Group B in the men's under-19 football tournament at the Santa Fe 2026 South American Games.
Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allSusy Aponte, a journalist and candidate for the regional government of the Socios por Áncash movement, known as “la China Polo,” was killed Saturday in a market in the Andean city of Caraz during an electoral campaign tour, days after publicly denouncing death threats against her. The attack was carried out by an alleged hitman […]
Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the signing of a memorandum of understanding between state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) and French-origin TotalEnergies E&P New Ventures, a subsidiary of the energy group TotalEnergies, to strengthen cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector. The commitment was signed on Saturday by PDVSA President Héctor Obregón and TotalEnergies Senior Vice […]
A massive blackout affected hundreds of thousands of users Saturday night in neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, causing traffic light failures and leaving people trapped in elevators, requiring the intervention of firefighters of the Argentinian capital. At its peak at 9:45 p.m. local time, the outage reached 519,472 users of Edenor and 78,125 of Edesur, according […]
Protests in Bolivia are still ongoing as the government eliminates the diesel subsidy and extends a state of emergency, with former President Evo Morales warning of food price increases. Supreme Decree 5716 set the initial diesel price at 17.95 bolivianos ($1.83) per liter as of Saturday, September 19, replacing the traditional fixed price that provided […]
Marcha de la Bronca Argentina brings more than 350 groups into the streets against Milei’s austerity plan, demanding a general strike and social protections. Related: Argentina Files Complaints Against Five Oil Companies Operating in the Malvinas Islands Marcha de la Bronca Argentina Mobilizes Thousands Against Milei The Marcha de la Bronca Argentina brought together more […]
World
Show allA demonstration marched through the streets of Tunis this Sunday demanding the release of members of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, detained in the North African country since March. Seven members of the Global Sumud Flotilla coordination committee were detained on March 6 after Tunisian police prevented a commemoration of the initiative at the […]
Russia 2026 parliamentary elections reach 32.58% turnout on day two, with more than three million remote votes and ballots cast across 152 countries. Related: Drone Strikes Cooling Tower at Russia’s Kursk-2 Nuclear Plant Russia 2026 Parliamentary Elections Reach 32.58% Turnout The Russia 2026 parliamentary elections recorded voter participation of 32.58 percent by the second day […]
Sudan’s Special Forces announced this Saturday that the Army and its support forces have recovered seventeen areas in the states of North Kordofan and West Kordofan in the last 72 hours, in an offensive that, according to authorities, has taken government troops to the borders of Darfur. In a statement, the Special Forces, made up […]
Venezuela government opposition dialogue advances with a freedom-of-expression table, portal access restored and a joint commission to monitor agreements. Related: Venezuela Resumes Primary Aluminum Exports to U.S. After Almost a Decade Venezuela Government Opposition Dialogue Advances in Caracas The Venezuela government opposition dialogue concluded its second day on Friday, September 18, with the two delegations […]
A drone attributed by Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to the Ukrainian Armed Forces struck the cooling tower of power unit No. 1 at Russia’s Kursk-2 nuclear power plant on Thursday, causing minor damage without affecting operations. Rosatom said in a statement released Friday that the enemy drone detonated on impact on September 17. The unit, […]
Technology
Show allAI systems could disrupt essential services and weaken safeguards against weapons of mass destruction. On Monday, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned that the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) threatens the rights to life, food, privacy, health, and security. RELATED: California Enacts Artificial Intelligence Auditing Laws “The current race toward […]
The "Passion for Knowledge" science outreach festival will bring together six Nobel laureates in the Basque Country to promote critical thinking and scientific culture.
The Business Software Alliance opposed the bills, saying they would create a California-specific AI standards regime. On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two artificial intelligence bills, Senate Bill 813 and Assembly Bill 1405, that his office described as first-in-the-nation safeguards. RELATED: OpenAI’s Artificial Intelligence Solves One of The Millennium Prize Problems “Senate […]
The work of two Spanish mathematicians was essential to finding a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem. On Wednesday, Spanish mathematicians Diego Cordoba and Luis Martinez Zoroa praised the recognition OpenAI has given to their contributions, which enabled its artificial intelligence agents to solve the Navier-Stokes equation, one of the Millennium Prize Problems. RELATED: Artificial Intelligence […]
The White House urged companies not to attend, warning that participation could be seen as support for European positions. On Wednesday, the first International Space Summit opened with nearly 120 foreign delegations discussing the future of space, from security and regulation to commercial development. But several major U.S. space companies were absent after reportedly coming […]
Culture
Show allHis psychedelic designs and vivid posters became synonymous with 1960s pop culture. The U.S. artist Peter Max died at 88 in a New York hospital on Monday, as informed by his son. Although the cause was not reported, he had not been seen in public for many years because of advanced dementia. RELATED: U.S. Voting […]
The temporary exhibition of the Azcatitlan Codex in Mexico strengthens the exchange of cultural heritage with France and reopens the discussion regarding the recovery of historical Mexican documents.
The Uruguayan Chamber of Representatives unanimously approved a bill declaring December 11 as Carlos Gardel's Birthday.
Argentine playwright and writer Griselda Gambaro—a pivotal figure in national culture and a voice of resistance against the dictatorship—has passed away at the age of 98, leaving an indelible legacy in Latin American theater and literature.
The Instituto Cervantes consolidates its expansion in the United Kingdom with the opening of its first academic chair in Northern Ireland, coinciding with the centenary of the Department of Spanish at Queen’s University.
