Americas

Leaders from Brazil and Spain to headline progressive meetings in Barcelona.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is starting a two-day visit to Spain on Friday where he and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez will meet with...

04/17/2026 3 min read Americas Sophia Brooks

US House prepares for uncommon wave of expulsions

Members of the US House of Representatives may face an unprecedented wave of expulsions, with four lawmakers potentially removed in the

04/14/2026 4 min read Americas Connor Blake

Unexpected Shark Behavior Found in Mexico

In Mexicos Revillagigedo National Park researchers observed Galapagos sharks rubbing against manta rays in a surprising nonpredatory behavior marking the first formal record of this interaction betwee...

04/13/2026 3 min read Americas Connor Blake

At least 11 bodies discovered in secret graves in western Mexico

Authorities in western Mexico have uncovered at least eleven bodies in secret graves, highlighting a growing concern over violence and missing persons in the region. Investigations are ongoing to iden...

04/11/2026 1 min read Americas Olivia Parker

Peru's election sees record number of candidates, with corruption and crime as top voter worries

Peru faces a historic election with 35 presidential candidates as voters confront a decade of political instability. Corruption and rising crime dominate concerns, while citizens navigate the longest ...

04/10/2026 3 min read Americas Jackson Miller

Atlanta woman tragically killed in zip-lining accident during Caribbean vacation

A 40-year-old woman from Marietta, Georgia, tragically passed away after a zip-lining accident during her vacation in Puerto Rico. Tamirah Dix suffered a fatal head injury during the activity, later l...

04/02/2026 3 min read Americas Benjamin Carter

Photos capture renewed attention on Falkland Islands 1982 war anniversary, April 2

Each year on April 2, attention returns to the Falkland Islands, marking the anniversary of the 1982 war between Argentina and the United Kingdom. Photos highlight the islands unique landscapes, wildl...

04/02/2026 3 min read Americas Sophia Brooks

The complex US-Brazil relationship highlighted by a diplomatic snub in the Trump era.

The recent denial of a U S visa for Darren Beattie, a U S adviser linked to the Trump era, has intensified scrutiny of U S Brazil relations as Brazil balances domestic politics with strategic mineral ...

03/29/2026 4 min read Americas Chloe Ramirez

2 Humanitarian Aid Ships Bound for Cuba Disappear a Week After Departing Mexico

Two humanitarian aid ships, Friendship and Tigger Moth, disappeared a week after departing Mexico for Cuba. Authorities have launched a search-and-rescue operation to locate the vessels, which were ca...

03/28/2026 3 min read Americas Natalie Monroe

Brazil's Bolsonaro released from hospital and put on house arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from the hospital after treatment for severe pneumonia and is now under house arrest for at least three months as authorities monitor his ...

03/28/2026 2 min read Americas Noah Whitman

Mexico reports 2 missing boats delivering aid to Cuba

The Mexican Navy has launched a search for two boats carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba that went missing after departing from Isla Mujeres. The vessels, with multinational crews, have not communicated...

03/27/2026 4 min read Americas Jackson Miller

Pam Bondi Finally Gives In to US Attorney Controversy

After a prolonged legal and political conflict, former Attorney General Pam Bondi has backed down on her attempts to install a chosen interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey. Federal judges have appointed...

03/25/2026 4 min read Americas Lucas Grant

Flight attendant injured in LaGuardia plane crash

Late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport, a Bombardier CRJ-900 collided with a fire truck, killing the pilot and co-pilot and injuring dozens, including a flight attendant who was ejected from the aircr...

03/23/2026 3 min read Americas Sophia Brooks

Immigration agents deployed to US airports during shutdown chaos

ICE agents have been deployed to major US airports to support TSA operations amid the government shutdown causing flight delays and staff shortages. The move aims to ease travel disruptions and mainta...

03/23/2026 4 min read Americas Connor Blake

Controversial secularism law causing women to feel like 'outsiders' goes to Canada's highest court

Quebecs controversial Bill 21, banning public sector employees from wearing religious symbols, faces review by Canadas Supreme Court as Muslim women report feeling excluded and consider leaving the pr...

03/21/2026 4 min read Americas Gavin Porter

New law in Brazil enhances online protection for minors

Brazil has passed a new law to strengthen online safety for children under sixteen, requiring parental supervision, limiting harmful content, and holding platforms accountable, marking a major step in...

03/19/2026 3 min read Americas Chloe Ramirez

Illegal use of state property leads to shutdown of 10,000-acre operation by US officials

Federal authorities have halted a ten-year logging project across 10000 acres in Montanas Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem after a court ruled it violated environmental laws, protecting the regions remaining gr...

03/19/2026 3 min read Americas Grace Ellison

Cuba rushes to restore power amid Trump's takeover threat

Cuba is racing to restore electricity after a major blackout struck most regions, coinciding with a 58 magnitude earthquake and heightened political tensions following statements by US President Trump...

03/17/2026 3 min read Americas Riley Thompson

Cuban president acknowledges discussions with Trump administration despite US embargo

Cuban President Miguel Daz-Canel confirmed that his government held talks with U.S. officials despite the longstanding embargo, aiming to address economic hardships and energy shortages while preservi...

03/15/2026 3 min read Americas Benjamin Carter

Canada to establish new Arctic bases following Trump's threats of annexing Greenland and making it the '51st state'

Canada is set to build new military bases across its Arctic region, investing billions to strengthen sovereignty and security. The move follows remarks by former US President Trump about Greenland and...

03/13/2026 3 min read Americas Noah Whitman

Brazil's vast savanna hides a secret superpower

The Brazilian cerrado, a vast savanna of grasses and scattered trees, hides ancient peatlands that store immense amounts of carbon, making it a crucial ally in climate regulation despite its dry clima...

03/13/2026 4 min read Americas Noah Whitman

Dr. Oz rushes to assist woman who collapses at President Trump's Kentucky rally

At a Kentucky rally on March 11, a woman collapsed in the crowd, prompting immediate medical attention. Dr Mehmet Oz quickly stepped in to assist, while President Trump paused his speech to support th...

03/12/2026 3 min read Americas Benjamin Carter

DACA mother sues Trump administration after being deported: 'I obeyed the rules'

Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a longtime DACA recipient and mother of a US citizen, has filed a federal lawsuit after being deported to Mexico, claiming her removal violated her rights despite follow...

03/11/2026 4 min read Americas Gavin Porter

Gunshots fired at US Consulate in Toronto, Canada

Gunfire erupted at the US Consulate in Toronto early on March 10, 2026, prompting a national security investigation. No injuries were reported thanks to the building's reinforced structure, while poli...

03/10/2026 2 min read Americas Connor Blake

Trump warns that a potential takeover of Cuba may not be 'amicable'

Former President Donald Trump warned that any U S intervention in Cuba may not be friendly, citing severe economic and social crises on the island and rising public unrest amid fuel shortages and gove...

03/10/2026 3 min read Americas Noah Whitman

Canadian officials save 23 people stranded on drifting ice

In Ontario Canada authorities rescued 23 people stranded on a drifting ice shelf in Lake Huron after strong winds and currents pushed the ice two kilometers from shore creating a dangerous situation t...

03/09/2026 3 min read Americas Riley Thompson

Unusual Glass Spheres in Brazil Uncover Ancient Impact Event, Yet a Mystery Remains

Scientists in Brazil have uncovered hundreds of rare glass spheres formed by a meteorite impact millions of years ago. Known as tektites, these glossy fragments offer a glimpse into ancient collisions...

03/08/2026 4 min read Americas Noah Whitman

Carney warns Australian parliament of breaking global order

Mark Carney addressed the Australian parliament, warning that the global order faces growing strain from concurrent crises. He urged stronger Australia-Canada cooperation in defense, resources, and te...

03/05/2026 3 min read Americas Ava Mitchell

US Democrats express anger over US military shooting down CBP drone near Mexico border

Democratic lawmakers have voiced strong criticism after the U.S. military mistakenly shot down a CBP drone near the Texas-Mexico border. The incident, caused by a high-energy laser system, revealed co...

02/28/2026 4 min read Americas Chloe Ramirez

Key Information on Cuba's Confrontation with Florida Speedboat

On February 25, 2026, a deadly confrontation occurred in Cuban waters between the Cuban coast guard and a Florida-registered speedboat. Four individuals aboard the boat were killed after firing on Cub...

02/26/2026 4 min read Americas Noah Whitman