Stories for 2026

Monday, April 20th 2026 - 18:05 UTC
Milei signs deals with Israel, pledges embassy move to Jerusalem and calls Marxism “satanic”

Argentine President Javier Milei on Sunday signed the so-called “Isaac Accords” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, backed the war against Iran, reiterated his intention to move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem and, in a subsequent speech at Bar-Ilan University, called Marxism “satanic and opposed to God's plan” and stated that “we will not be able to coexist with certain cultures, because we defend life and they will want to kill us.”
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 18:02 UTC
Irregular Venezuelans in Chile want to leave but can't: no papers, no consulate, no return mechanism

As President José Antonio Kast's government ramps up its campaign against irregular immigration with deportation flights and promises of mass expulsions, thousands of undocumented Venezuelans in Chile face a paradox: they want to leave but cannot do so legally. Without valid passports, without Venezuelan consular services in the country and without a formal voluntary return mechanism, they are trapped between a government that does not want them and a homeland they cannot reach.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 14:16 UTC
South Georgia/Falklands Stamps to honor 100th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II birth

21 April, 2026 marks the centenary of the birth of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was to become Britain’s longest-serving monarch. The South Georgia stamps are part of a series that include Bahamas, Falkland Islands and Tristan da Cunha) celebrating the birth of this much loved and respected monarch. The Sheet layout 10 will be released date 21 April, 2026.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 06:13 UTC
US captures Iranian cargo ship that tried to evade Hormuz blockade as new round of talks is prepared

The US Navy fired on and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo ship on Sunday in the Gulf of Oman, in the first naval seizure since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports a week ago. Iran vowed retaliation, calling the operation an “act of piracy,” casting doubt on the second round of peace talks Trump announced for Monday in Islamabad.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 05:55 UTC
Combating Dullness: Why “Brightening” is More Effective Than “Concealing” in Skincare

The pursuit of radiant, luminous skin has driven skincare innovation for decades, yet the approach to achieving this goal has evolved significantly. Traditional strategies emphasized concealment—covering imperfections, masking discoloration, and hiding signs of fatigue. Modern understanding suggests a fundamentally different approach: rather than hiding dullness, effective skincare addresses its underlying causes, revealing natural radiance that doesn't wash away with makeup remover.
Monday, April 20th 2026 - 04:10 UTC
Bolivia runoff consolidates fragmentation: ruling party keeps two regions, opposition governs the rest

Voters in five Bolivian departments went to the polls on Sunday to complete the regional elections that began on March 22, in a runoff that consolidated a fragmented political map: President Rodrigo Paz's Patria coalition retained just two of nine governorships, while seven went to different opposition forces.
Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 23:23 UTC
Peru elections: Sanchez rules out expropriations, seeks to calm markets as he secures second place

Left-wing presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, who with 93.48% of ballots counted holds second place in Peru's election and is headed for a June 7 runoff against Keiko Fujimori, ruled out expropriations as part of his governing program and accused economic elites of spreading “financial panic” around his candidacy.
Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 10:51 UTC
Maria Corina Machado draws thousands of Venezuelans in Madrid, declares: “Today we begin the journey home”

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado on Saturday drew thousands of Venezuelans to Madrid's Puerta del Sol, where she received the Gold Medal of the Community of Madrid from regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso and proclaimed the start of a new phase in the push for free elections in Venezuela.
Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 10:16 UTC
Second trial over Maradona's death begins after first was annulled over judicial scandal

A new public trial has been underway since Tuesday to determine whether Diego Maradona died due to the neglect and abandonment of the health professionals who were supposed to care for him. Seven defendants — four doctors, two nurses and a psychologist — face charges of homicide with eventual intent at the courts of San Isidro, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, with possible sentences of 8 to 25 years in prison.
Sunday, April 19th 2026 - 10:06 UTC
Mandelson scandal threatens Starmer: fired top official may contradict his account before Parliament

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will voluntarily appear before the House of Commons on Monday in an attempt to save his government amid the revelation that Peter Mandelson, the controversial former Labour minister he appointed ambassador to the United States in 2024, had been vetoed by the UK Security Vetting agency (UKSV) before his appointment — a veto that was overridden and of which Starmer says he was never informed.