International

Monday, January 19th 2026 - 10:36 UTC
IMF keeps Argentina’s growth outlook at 4% for 2026 and 2027 amid fragile global balance

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its projections for Argentina’s economy, forecasting growth of 4% in both 2026 and 2027, unchanged from its previous estimates published in October. The figures appear in the latest update of the World Economic Outlook (WEO), presented on Monday in Brussels.
Monday, January 19th 2026 - 10:21 UTC
Spain: High-speed train derailment in Córdoba kills at least 39

At least 39 people were killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains derailed on Sunday afternoon near the town of Adamuz, in southern Spain, marking one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in recent years.
Monday, January 19th 2026 - 00:22 UTC
Whole Home Remodeling Schaumburg: How KSN Construction Turns Patchwork Houses into Cohesive Homes

Families across Schaumburg face a common frustration. One outdated bathroom gets fixed. Two years later, the kitchen needs work. The basement sits unfinished for another decade.
Sunday, January 18th 2026 - 23:20 UTC
With Milei present and Lula absent, Mercosur and EU sign landmark deal in Asunción

The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc signed their long-negotiated association and free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei attending the ceremony and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva absent, represented instead by his foreign minister.
Saturday, January 17th 2026 - 10:55 UTC
Mercosur and EU sign historic trade agreement in Asunción after 26 years of negotiations

On January 17, 2026, the Mercosur bloc and the European Union (EU) will formalize a comprehensive association and free trade agreement in Asunción, Paraguay, marking the culmination of nearly 26 years of negotiations, according to international and regional news outlets.
Saturday, January 17th 2026 - 03:33 UTC
Historic Endurance model unveiled in Stanley

A scale model of the Endurance, the legendary polar ship of Ernest Shackleton, was officially unveiled on Thursday at the Jetty Visitor Centre in Stanley, becoming a new long-term public exhibit, according to the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT).
Friday, January 16th 2026 - 19:07 UTC
Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), due to be signed Saturday in Asunción, will benefit global trade, democracy and multilateralism, EFE reported.
Friday, January 16th 2026 - 10:55 UTC
High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported.
Friday, January 16th 2026 - 00:37 UTC
Using AmourFeel: Common Questions Answered

Online dating is now part of daily life. AmourFeel is a website where people can talk and connect with others. The platform is made for those who want online conversations and to learn more about new people. This guide explains the main points about using the site.
Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 22:00 UTC
Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday, in a symbolic gesture that capped a high-stakes visit to Washington amid mixed signals from the White House over Venezuela’s political future.