WorldAt least 30 dead in horror bus crash in Bolivia, speeding blamedFifteen people, including three children, were injured and taken to hospital.17 Feb 11:22 PM
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WorldColombia vows ‘war’ as guerrilla violence kills 100President Petro vows tougher approach against guerrillas amid rising violence.20 Jan 11:37 PM
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WorldThree dead as massive waves slam Peru, Ecuador, and ChileNearly 100 ports have been closed because of the rough conditions.30 Dec 04:28 AM
WorldBrazil bridge tragedy: 10 confirmed dead, chemical threat slows searchRescuers find more bodies after Brazil bridge collapse, 10 dead.28 Dec 01:58 AM
WorldWeird world: A smuggled corpse, a nose for trouble and the leader ‘doing a Donald’This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.21 Dec 12:24 AM
World‘We thought we were going to die’: Horror as jet crashes into homePrivate jet crashes in Buenos Aires, killing pilot and co-pilot.19 Dec 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessArgentina’s economy exits recession in milestone for Javier MileiFinancial Times: GDP expanded in third quarter as long-running crisis begins to ease.17 Dec 01:03 AM
BusinessUK joins Indo-Pacific trade bloc CPTPP in 'biggest deal since Brexit'Membership is hoped to boost the UK's flagging economy by up to $4.4 billion a year.15 Dec 04:15 AM
Travel newsPassengers on Antarctic cruise refuse to eat after itinerary changeA group of travellers demanded a full refund for the 21-day cruise.04 Dec 01:25 AM
World'Cursed' $1.7 billion emerald may soon return to BrazilThe giant gem was illegally taken from Brazil and smuggled into the US in 2001.22 Nov 10:51 PM
World‘Spider smuggler’ straps hundreds of tarantulas to his bodyMan's ‘swollen stomach area' reveals '300 spiders, 100 centipedes and nine stinging ants'.16 Nov 11:16 PM
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BusinessMusk’s X pays millions in Brazil fines - to wrong accountX racked up $8.4 million in fines for failing to comply with court orders.05 Oct 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessArgentina’s Javier Milei secures backing to defeat pension increaseFinancial Times: Libertarian leader says ‘degenerates’ would ruin his fiscal balance.12 Sep 01:51 AM
EntertainmentBrazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dies at 83Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences, has died aged 83.07 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat happens when half a million people abandon their cityNY Times: About a quarter of the residents of Venezuela’s second-largest city have left.01 Sep 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Wisdom and restraint': New Zealand joins calls for calm in VenezuelaGovernment officials have begun a violent crackdown following protests.31 Aug 07:41 AM
WorldJudge orders X to be immediately shut down in BrazilMove the latest chapter in an ongoing feud between Supreme Court justice and Elon Musk.30 Aug 10:49 PM
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New Zealand'Have progress, have a future': NZ Venezuelans hope for end to election chaosInternational observers dispute President Nicolas Maduro's claim of electoral victory.10 Aug 05:06 AM
WorldUS says Edmundo Gonzalez won the Venezuela electionThe US has rejected Nicolas Maduro’s victory claim, recognising his opponent as President.02 Aug 02:45 AM
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World'King of the South' drug lord eludes global manhuntSebastian Marset has run one of the largest drug-trafficking schemes in South America.21 Jul 10:28 PM
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TravelWhy staying on a Peruvian potato farm could be the best holiday you've ever hadPeru gave the world cocaine, chocolate and the humble spud.14 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldBolivia released 'buzzy' new beer – but does the world want it?Bolivia has been trying to destigmatise the plant, which is used to make cocaine.11 Jun 11:13 PM
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WorldMexico votes likely to choose the country’s first female presidentViolence in parts of the country was top of mind as people stepped into voting booths.02 Jun 08:57 PM