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Man with suitcase full of snakes stopped at German airport
The man, a Mexican firefighter, looked "nervous" as he tried to leave Cologne Airport, officials say.
Milei adviser claims UK being ‘colonised by Islam’ as Falklands row grows
Santiago Caputo cites election of Sagal Abdi-Wali as MP and calls UK a threat to the west in post shared by Argentina’s president
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Why do political prisoners still languish in Venezuela’s jails?
America may see value in permitting it
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Brazil’s gambling wars are only just beginning
A country that loves to wager is wrestling with the cost
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Entrepreneurs in Cuba are snapping up American fuels
Donald Trump’s blockade of the island is starting to have curious effects
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Brazil’s Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula's supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days.
The hidden costs of fracking: boom in Argentina linked to trail of sickness
Families in Vaca Muerta, the centre of Patagonia’s shale operation, report cancers, miscarriages and pollution
Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Congress approves constitutional amendment that bans six-day workweeks, which could effect up to 30 million
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Pope walking and recovering ‘as expected’ after surgery, doctors say
The 71-year-old Pope was diagnosed with lung cancer after the 90-minute procedure on Tuesday.
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What we know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
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Pope’s cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
Mistura review – ice queen brings Peruvian drama to a gentle simmer
Bárbara Mori stars in tepid tale of a high-society wife who opens a restaurant in her home after her husband leaves her
Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’
Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posts footage of citizenship ceremony to Instagram Joni Mitchell has become a US citizen, after first moving to the country in the mid-1960s. The Canada-born singer-songwriter, 82, posted footage of her citizenship ceremony on her Instagram account, along with a photo of her next to an American flag, accompanied by the caption: “A journey that began 62 years ago.” It means that Mitchell can now vote in US elections, something that she had complained she wasn’t able to do. Continue reading
What is state capture and why does it matter?
Different forms are distinguished by who exercises control and which institutions they target
California coastal homes battered and bruised after weekend of intense waves and flooding
Boardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affected
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Argentina targets UK in legal claim over Falklands oil exploration
The action filed with an international maritime tribunal is the latest development in an escalating row over the Falkland Islands.
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Mexican gang kidnaps officials to force detained member’s release
The gang seized the officials shortly after a high-ranking member was detained, demanding he be released.
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Super El Niño breaks sea temperature record weeks ahead of expected peak
El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.
UK asks Interpol to reject Argentina’s ‘politically motivated’ requests for Falklands oil arrests
Exclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil project Britain has appealed to Interpol to reject Argentina’s requests for the arrest of individuals involved in a large oil project off the Falkland Islands. With tensions over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory reaching levels not seen since the war with Argentina in 1982, UK officials have sought urgent assurances from the international organisation. Continue reading
How a scandal engulfing Brazil’s top court could return the Bolsonaros to power
The judge who helped convict Jair Bolsonaro is caught up in a crisis that could benefit his son and damage Lula
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