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Montevideo, August 16th 2026 - 01:02 UTC

International

  • Wednesday, June 17th 2026 - 08:19 UTC

    With a historic Messi, Argentina begin their title defense by thrashing Algeria

    With his three goals, Messi reached 16 in World Cups, tying Germany's Miroslav Klose as the competition's all-time top scorer

    Argentina began their defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar 2022 on Tuesday with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, in the Group J opener of the 2026 World Cup, played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Captain Lionel Messi guided Lionel Scaloni's side with a hat-trick that left him atop the tournament's all-time scoring history.

  • Tuesday, June 16th 2026 - 08:24 UTC

    Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran open the World Cup

    Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran

    Iran began their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles on Monday with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, before a crowd that mixed fans cheering the team and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the government in Tehran. The match was played barely 24 hours after the announcement of a preliminary agreement to end the war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran in February.

  • Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:50 UTC

    Brazilian stocks slip as the US-Iran deal sinks oil prices and hits Petrobras

    The shares that lost the most value were those of the private oil firms Prio (-6.9%) and Petroreconcavo (-6.5%), also affected by the fall in crude

    São Paulo's stock exchange closed on Monday down 0.42%, dragged by the plunge of the state oil company Petrobras after the international crude price fell, linked to the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. The Ibovespa, the benchmark index of Latin America's main exchange, ended the session at 170,415 points.

  • Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:35 UTC

    Chile's Kast government reaffirms Valparaíso's bid to host the High Seas Treaty secretariat

    Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” Valparaíso lies 110 kilometers northwest of Santiago and was the most important commercial port in the South Pacific during the 19th century

    Chile's government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to Valparaíso's candidacy to host the Executive Secretariat of the High Seas Treaty, a key instrument of ocean governance, and held that the port city has “relevant strengths” to secure it. The Foreign Ministry said the bid responds to the importance that Chilean foreign policy places on protecting the ocean and to the country's “maritime vocation.”

  • Monday, June 15th 2026 - 20:58 UTC

    New Zealand's Unusual Laws: What Foreigners Aren't Prepared For

    New Zealand has earned a reputation as one of the most comfortable and peaceful places to live. However, behind the beautiful landscapes, the ocean, and the relaxed rhythm of life, there are rules for how foreigners can benefit. There is a stench for those who have greatly increased the price of Europe and other countries that do not correspond to the benefits. In New Zealand, they may be fined for products left in luggage, limit the operation of stores on Holy Day, or establish new rules for gambling in other rich countries. It is important to know this for both local residents and foreigners in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and better understand the way of life of New Zealanders.

  • Monday, June 15th 2026 - 20:07 UTC

    Advantages of Technology Development in Entertainment

    Technology has completely changed the world of entertainment and the way people spend their free time. Canadians can watch movies, listen to music, and play games anywhere without time restrictions. Smart algorithms select content according to the interests of residents, which adds convenience to using smartphones. This has made online games, streaming platforms, and virtual worlds available on a large scale. Below is information on how the development of technology has influenced entertainment and added advantages to it.

  • Monday, June 15th 2026 - 15:38 UTC

    Macron skips the planned protocol and does not greet Trump in person at the G7 in France

    Trump arrived in Évian from Geneva airport, where he landed in the early afternoon. At the Hôtel Royal in the spa town, the French leader was not waiting for him on the red carpet

    French President Emmanuel Macron skipped the planned program on Monday and did not personally receive his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on his arrival at the G7 summit in Évian, in the French Alps. The provisional agenda for the meeting had Trump as the only leader to be personally received by the host.

  • Sunday, June 14th 2026 - 21:44 UTC

    Two helicopters collide over Rio, killing six, including singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi

    All the victims were traveling in the aircraft. Among them were US singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi.

    Two helicopters flying over Rio de Janeiro collided in mid-air on Sunday morning and crashed into an urban area of the city, in an accident that left six people dead, the fire department confirmed. All the victims were traveling in the aircraft. Among them were US singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi.

  • Sunday, June 14th 2026 - 19:12 UTC

    South America’s Equestrian Powerhouse: How the Region Breeds Some of the World’s Most Competitive Racehorses

    Photo: Franco Chavol / Pexels

    Breeding a thoroughbred champion is no exact science, but few regions have achieved as much success throughout history as South America.

  • Saturday, June 13th 2026 - 19:09 UTC

    Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's record stock debut

    SpaceX shares began trading on the Nasdaq, under the ticker “SPCX,” at $150, above the $135 listing price

    Technology magnate Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire on Friday, after his aerospace company SpaceX made its stock-market debut. Following the IPO, which raised a record roughly $75 billion and valued the company at about $1.77 trillion, the net worth of the owner of Tesla, the social network X and Neuralink stood at around $1.1 trillion.