Americas

USA

Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran

Trump this weekend said he was "low-keying" his approach to the conflict, suggesting that he was prepared to let economic pressure mount in place of further military strikes.

10/08/2026

Colombia

Colombia declares state of emergency after earthquake kills 111

The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogotá, the US Geological Survey and Colombia's counterpart reported.

10/08/2026

USA

The Invisible Primary: Inside the Democratic Party's Shadow Campaign for 2028

Officially, the Democratic Party in the US has no presidential candidates for 2028. There are no campaign logos, no debate stages, and no formal announcements. But beneath the surface, the race to succeed—or reclaim—the White House has already begun.

10/08/2026

Sport

Legendary NBA coach Don Nelson dies aged 86

The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history.

09/08/2026

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Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario

Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68.

09/08/2026

Canada

20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency

The fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed.

09/08/2026

USA

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche confirmed as attorney general

After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.

09/08/2026

Colombia

US intends to send $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia

US President Donald Trump has been highly complementary of de la Espriella, calling him a "smart, strong, and tough leader."

08/08/2026

USA

US appeals court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court that such a massive White House overhaul required the explicit consent of Congress.

07/08/2026

USA

US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy

The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil.

07/08/2026

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90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity

Rubber ducks race down Chicago River in the annual Ducky Derby, raising funds for Special Olympics Illinois and its athletes.

07/08/2026

USA

Meta fined for $567 Mn for failing to protect minors on its platforms

A New Mexico judge has penalised the tech giant for creating a public nuisance and endangering children online. Meta confirmed it plans to appeal, insisting it works hard to protect young users across its platforms.

07/08/2026

Business

Washington to pay €1.06 billion to cancel RWE offshore wind leases

US President Donald Trump, long a critic of wind energy, has repeatedly dismissed wind turbines as unsightly and has labelled them an "economic and environmental disaster."

06/08/2026

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Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.

06/08/2026

USA

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has enough

The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.

06/08/2026

USA

Leftist El-Sayed defeats establishment Democrat in Michigan primary

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan comes as the Democratic party struggles to define itself in the Trump era.

05/08/2026

Economy

China slaps export controls on US firms ahead of Xi's Washington visit

Beijing has announced sweeping trade curbs against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in retaliation for recent US restrictions on Chinese tech.

05/08/2026

Business

SpaceX posts smaller loss despite scrutiny over rocket and AI spending

The rocket and satellite company beat Wall Street's loss forecasts in its first quarterly report as a public company, even as investors question its heavy AI spending and whether Elon Musk has oversold its prospects.

05/08/2026

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Fuego volcano eruption forces mass evacuations in Guatemala

Guatemala raised its alert to red and evacuated 659 people from eight villages after the Fuego volcano erupted on Monday, spewing lava fountains and pyroclastic flows down its slopes.

05/08/2026

Guatemala

Hundreds flee homes as Guatemala's Fuego volcano eruption continues

Emergency services issued a red alert, the most severe warning, after Central America's most active volcano erupted on Monday morning, with conditions intensifying by nightfall.

05/08/2026

Brazil

Brazil wants Argentine ambassador out

Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.

05/08/2026

USA

Man from El Salvador dies in immigration jail in New Jersey, ICE says

People held at the Newark facility have asked for improved living conditions and better medical care, as they say some are being denied medication.

04/08/2026

Guatemala

Guatemala issues 'danger' alert after Fuego volcano erupts

Guatemala lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

04/08/2026

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Wildfires destroy hundreds of homes near Spokane, Washington

Wildfires in eastern Washington forced 5,000 home evacuations, destroyed about 600 buildings and continued to strain firefighting resources.

03/08/2026

Cuba

Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

The power cuts have made normal life almost impossible, with each outage also meaning that water supplies trickle away and ceiling fans slow to a halt.

03/08/2026

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Super size sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds

Carole Feuerman's hyperrealistic sculptures transform Chicago's Magnificent Mile into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to interact with public art.

31/07/2026