Barbados Bombing of Flight CU-455 Forged Lasting Caribbean Solidarity
Rather than isolating Havana, the 1976 attack consolidated diplomatic cooperation and security alliances between Cuba and CARICOM nations. On October 6, 1976, Cubana de Aviación Flight CU-455 was destroyed in a mid-air bombing shortly after departing Seawell Airport, now known as Grantley Adams International Airport, in Barbados. RELATED:CARICOM Voices Concern Over Tougher U.S. Measures on […]
Argentines March Against Loss of Sovereignty Over National Territory
They reject a ruling upholding a decree that removes restrictions on the sale of rural properties to foreign buyers. On Tuesday, the Workers’ Central of Argentina (CTA), the Association of State Workers (ATE) and the Left and Workers’ Front – Unity (FIT-U) called for a march to the Palace of Justice in Buenos Aires to […]
The 2026-2027 Tobacco Campaign Begins in Cuba
The program aims to increase both planted areas and agricultural yields. On Monday, the 2026-2027 tobacco campaign began in Cuba with the first plantings at La Puntilla farm, owned by producer Linner Marrero, in the Villa Clara province. RELATED: Cuban Business Group to Reach 20,000 Tobacco Ha The program aims to increase both planted areas […]
French Police Brutality Leaves Young People with Permanent Disabilities
Human rights defenders denounce unnecessary and disproportionate use of force. On Tuesday, the French took to the streets again to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s budget cuts. Political brutality, however, is leaving indelible scars on students. RELATED: Student Protests Sweep France Over School Underfunding Education Minister Edouard Geffray acknowledged that 190 students had been injured since […]
Spain: President Sanchez Approves New Decrees to Address the Housing Crisis
Among the new features is a €10 billion public financing line that will allow for interest-free loans. On Tuesday, the Spanish government approved two new decrees to address the housing crisis after previous versions were rejected in Congress due to a lack of parliamentary support. RELATED: Spain’s PM Announces Snap General Election for Nov. 29 […]
Russia Warns Lithuania Over Potential Nuclear Weapons Deployment
Moscow claims strikes on Ukrainian data centers and military infrastructure. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that Russia would adopt “the necessary measures to reliably ensure its own security” if Lithuania authorizes the deployment of nuclear weapons. The warning came after the Baltic republic’s Parliament lifted the constitutional ban on such a deployment in […]
Brazilian Runoff: Lula da Silva Seeks to Gain Support From Abstentionists
He will take part in televised debates and focus on security and crime. On Monday, Brazilian President and re-election candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he would seek to persuade abstainers to vote and would participate in televised debates ahead of the Oct. 25 runoff. RELATED: Brazil Runoff: Lula Retools Campaign Team, Widens Alliances […]
Japan Faces Wave of Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
A data breach affected 100,000 customers, including information related to bank cards. On Tuesday, Japan announced it is facing a new wave of cyberattacks and data breaches affecting businesses, academic institutions, and millions of users, generating concern among authorities. RELATED: The Japanese Urge PM Takaichi to Uphold Non-Nuclear Principles Among the most serious cases is […]
Spain’s Supreme Court Lifts Arrest Warrant for Catalan Leader Puigdemont
Hours earlier, the Constitutional Court upheld an amnesty for Catalan pro-independence leaders. On Tuesday, Spain’s Supreme Court set aside the arrest warrant against former Catalan president and separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who has lived in Belgium since the failed secession attempt in 2017. RELATED: Spanish Teachers Block Roads Across Catalonia as School Year Begins with […]
Norwegian Federation Requests FIFA to Investigate 2026 World Cup Decisions
It requests that the Governance Committee determine whether internal oversight and control mechanisms functioned properly. On Monday, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) submitted two formal requests to FIFA for an investigation into several decisions related to the 2026 World Cup and the organization’s institutional operations. RELATED: FIFA Announces Reduced CONMEBOL Spots for 2030 World Cup […]
Sport
Show allIt requests that the Governance Committee determine whether internal oversight and control mechanisms functioned properly. On Monday, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) submitted two formal requests to FIFA for an investigation into several decisions related to the 2026 World Cup and the organization’s institutional operations. RELATED: FIFA Announces Reduced CONMEBOL Spots for 2030 World Cup […]
The new season will feature a reduced format of 44 games per team. On Sunday, the Matanzas Crocodiles, reigning Cuban baseball champions, began the 65th National Series with a 6-0 victory over the Cienfuegos Elephants on opening day. RELATED: Panama Wins Baseball Gold in Santo Domingo 2026 The Industriales Lions also started with a win, […]
Lionel Messi arrived in Rosario to prepare for his final match with Argentina, scheduled for October 6 against Benin at the Monumental Stadium.
The Chicago White Sox return to the postseason in October 2026—twenty-one years after their 2005 World Series win—once again eliminating the Houston Astros and now facing the Cleveland Guardians.
Athletes From 91 Countries Will Compete in 11 Sports, an e-sport and 40 Skating-Related Disciplines in Asuncion and Luque. From Oct. 2 to Oct. 18, more than 8,000 competitors from 91 countries will take part in the fifth edition of the World Skate Games, which Paraguay will host under the World Skate Games ASU26 brand […]
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Latin America and The Caribbean
Show allThe program aims to increase both planted areas and agricultural yields. On Monday, the 2026-2027 tobacco campaign began in Cuba with the first plantings at La Puntilla farm, owned by producer Linner Marrero, in the Villa Clara province. RELATED: Cuban Business Group to Reach 20,000 Tobacco Ha The program aims to increase both planted areas […]
She reviews upgrades to infrastructure, medical equipment and hospital facilities as part of the Health and Life Plan 2026. On Monday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez inspected the facilities of the Jose Maria Vargas Hospital in Caracas to verify firsthand the progress of rehabilitation works. RELATED: Venezuela’s Termozulia Adds 150 MW To Western Power Grid […]
He will take part in televised debates and focus on security and crime. On Monday, Brazilian President and re-election candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he would seek to persuade abstainers to vote and would participate in televised debates ahead of the Oct. 25 runoff. RELATED: Brazil Runoff: Lula Retools Campaign Team, Widens Alliances […]
They reject a ruling upholding a decree that removes restrictions on the sale of rural properties to foreign buyers. On Tuesday, the Workers’ Central of Argentina (CTA), the Association of State Workers (ATE) and the Left and Workers’ Front – Unity (FIT-U) called for a march to the Palace of Justice in Buenos Aires to […]
Ecuador recorded a record 430 homicides of children and adolescents from January through August 2026, even as overall killings fell 6.4% nationwide.
World
Show allNigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared three days of national mourning on Tuesday after an Air Force plane crashed in the southwestern state of Ondo, killing all 32 people on board. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is also Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, ordered flags flown at half-staff across the country after authorities confirmed there […]
Human rights defenders denounce unnecessary and disproportionate use of force. On Tuesday, the French took to the streets again to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s budget cuts. Political brutality, however, is leaving indelible scars on students. RELATED: Student Protests Sweep France Over School Underfunding Education Minister Edouard Geffray acknowledged that 190 students had been injured since […]
Among the new features is a €10 billion public financing line that will allow for interest-free loans. On Tuesday, the Spanish government approved two new decrees to address the housing crisis after previous versions were rejected in Congress due to a lack of parliamentary support. RELATED: Spain’s PM Announces Snap General Election for Nov. 29 […]
Moscow claims strikes on Ukrainian data centers and military infrastructure. On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that Russia would adopt “the necessary measures to reliably ensure its own security” if Lithuania authorizes the deployment of nuclear weapons. The warning came after the Baltic republic’s Parliament lifted the constitutional ban on such a deployment in […]
Hours earlier, the Constitutional Court upheld an amnesty for Catalan pro-independence leaders. On Tuesday, Spain’s Supreme Court set aside the arrest warrant against former Catalan president and separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who has lived in Belgium since the failed secession attempt in 2017. RELATED: Spanish Teachers Block Roads Across Catalonia as School Year Begins with […]
Technology
Show allA data breach affected 100,000 customers, including information related to bank cards. On Tuesday, Japan announced it is facing a new wave of cyberattacks and data breaches affecting businesses, academic institutions, and millions of users, generating concern among authorities. RELATED: The Japanese Urge PM Takaichi to Uphold Non-Nuclear Principles Among the most serious cases is […]
They developed a method that shows how nerve cells control memories, feelings and behavior in the brain. On Monday, the Nobel Prize in Medicine honored three researchers for ushering in a new era in neuroscience through the development of optogenetics, a method that shows how nerve cells form memories, feelings and behaviors in the brain. […]
It will coordinate the U.S. government’s engagement with consumers, interest groups, religious organizations, and companies. On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new federal task force to coordinate the government’s efforts on artificial intelligence (AI). RELATED: Trump Rejects International Regulation of Artificial Intelligence “Following the Historic White House Accord on Super Intelligence, where the […]
Studies suggest the moon’s subsurface ocean could support ancient metabolic systems. On Friday, Science Advances published two studies conducted by German universities suggesting that certain microorganisms could withstand the environmental conditions on Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons. RELATED: U.S. Faces Global Criticism After Deploying Weapons in Space This natural satellite is considered one of the […]
Among the central themes are new technologies for ocean research, including satellite observations and remote sensing. On Monday, Panama started hosting the Latin American Congress of Marine Sciences (Colacmar 2026), one of the region’s leading scientific gatherings dedicated to the study of oceans and marine ecosystems. RELATED: Scientists Identify New Plankton Species in the Panama […]
Culture
Show allThe August earthquake damaged 40 heritage sites located in seven departments. On Monday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) approved US$60,000 in financial assistance to support the recovery of Colombian cultural heritage affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck on August 10. RELATED: Topos Azteca Defends Independent Rescue Mission After Colombia Earthquake […]
She has participated in demonstrations supporting Palestine and civil rights. American actress Susan Sarandon, 80, solidifies her status as one of Hollywood’s most recognized figures by maintaining an active presence in film while supporting social causes. RELATED: Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder Arrested During Pro-Palestinian Protest Winner of the Academy Award for “Dead Man Walking” […]
In 2015, the cueca was declared an intangible cultural heritage of the country. On Sunday, hundreds of people paid tribute to the cueca, the dance that expresses Bolivian cultural diversity through the variety of styles, costumes, and rhythms with which it is performed in each region. RELATED: Folk Dancers Pay Tribute to the Union of […]
The Instituto Cervantes in New York presents an exhibition featuring 18 works by Esteban Vicente that explores the relationship between abstraction and reality in the career of the first Spaniard to join the New York School.
The Hay Festival is launching the Medellín39 call for entries to identify 39 Latin American writers under the age of 40; the selection will be announced in January 2027 as part of the UNESCO World Book Capital initiative.
