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On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more

On This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission that led to the first woman in space, the end of the Falklands War and the approval of the Stars and Stripes. The date also saw…

The Economic Times

Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice

Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know.

Medical Daily

USA's Ruthlessness Beat South America's Hesitation in World Cup Opener

USMNT routs Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener behind Balogun's brace. We break down USA's strength, the lapse rivals will exploit, and who'll score next.

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Why World Cup stage will see Luis Diaz claim Lionel Messi’s crown of South America’s best player

Having found a new level since signing for Bayern from Liverpool, the Colombia star might be one of the World Cup’s biggest stars

The Independent UK

Adani Ports bags 10-year contract for Argentina’s first LNG export project

Adani Ports has secured a significant 10-year contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas export project. This deal, worth an estimated $70 million, marks Adani's entry into South America. Commercial operations are set to begin in September 2027. The project is poised to boost Argentina's role as a future LNG…

The Economic Times

For gluten-free food, look to other cultures around the world

Letter: Kathryn Monk says nutritious, naturally gluten-free food is widespread in cuisines of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America

The Guardian - UK

What Argentina and Chile Reveal About the Future of Border Security

South American countries have leaped toward technology-based border control systems to tackle the immigration challenges.

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Daddy longlegs may be capturing and devouring frogs in the tropical forests of South America

Daddy longlegs have been observed eating frogs in South America, suggesting that these arachnids may be predators of vertebrates.

LiveScience

All teams competing at Dota 2 The International 2026: Direct invites and qualifiers

The TI 2026 field is heavily stacked.

Dot Esports

Shackled, transferred, mocked: woman, 23, says she gave in to deportation after ‘humiliating’ ICE detention

Ana María was happy working in the US with an open asylum case. But after ICE detained her for months, she said she requested to go back to her native country

The Guardian - US

196 days, 23 ports, 7 countries: How this ship tried to sneak in Rs 1,150 cr cocaine using ‘unusually long route’ before being caught at Gujarat port

A massive drug haul near Mundra port has exposed a major maritime trafficking operation. Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard intercepted the cargo vessel MV Europe. They seized 115 kg of cocaine valued at nearly ₹1,150 crore. The vessel undertook a 196-day journey from South America. Investigations are ongoing into…

The Economic Times

Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case

A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments

AAP

World’s cleanest ocean: What makes its 40 million square kilometres so different from the rest of Earth’s waters

Far from the shipping corridors and crowded industrial coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere, the South Atlantic Ocean stretches across a quieter part of the planet. Its waters connect South America with Africa, covering enormous distances where human presence becomes sparse and maritime traffic thins out considerably. That relative isolation has…

The Times of India

India cancels soymeal export deals, turns to Africa for soybean imports

Indian traders have cancelled 25,000 metric tons of soymeal export contracts. This is the first time since 2021. They have also booked 80,000 tons of imports from African countries. Soaring domestic prices have reversed trade flows. This shift helps North and South American suppliers boost shipments to Asian buyers. African…

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10 National Birds With Shocking Hidden Meanings

Every country has a flag. Every nation has a history. But some countries chose something far more alive to represent their spirit birds. From giant eagles soaring through mountains to colorful peacocks dancing in rain, national birds are not selected randomly. They carry stories of courage, freedom, beauty, survival, and…

The Independent UK

How scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

An elderly British man had arrived at a private hospital in Johannesburg seriously ill, but health workers weren’t sure of the underlying cause

The Economic Times

Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous size

In the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South America. With a clever ambush hunting style, these serpents lie in wait, optimizing their energy usage for maximum effectiveness. Notably, female anacondas boast impressive sizes compared to males,…

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Drowning Pool cancel tour due to 'low ticket sales' but band blame 'logistics'

Drowning Pool and their promoters have given different reasons for their South American tour being cancelled at the last minute.

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Bolivia on Edge: Why the U.S. Is Watching a Growing Crisis in South America

Bolivia is facing its most dangerous wave of unrest in years, and Washington is watching closely as protests, road blockades and violent clashes threaten to destabilize one of South America's most strategically important countries.

France 24

France to return bodies of Indigenous people exhibited in colonial ‘human zoos’

French senators have unanimously passed a bill allowing for the remains of people who were exhibited in colonial-era “human zoos” in Paris to be returned to their ancestral lands in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America. The draft law meets a long-standing demand of Indigenous communities in…

Latin Times

Brazil's 2026 Election: Lula–Bolsonaro Dead Heat Could Reshape South America's Political Map

Brazil heads toward its October 2026 presidential election with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right‑wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro locked in an almost perfect tie, setting up a deeply polarized contest with implications far beyond Brazil's borders.

The Independent UK

France says cruise ship Andes virus matches known South American viruses

France’s Pasteur Institute has fully sequenced the Andes virus found in a French passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship

MarketBeat

Finning International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Finning International (TSE:FTT) reported what management described as its strongest first-quarter adjusted earnings per share, as product support growth and a record backlog helped offset lower mining equipment deliveries in South America. On the company’s Q1 2026 investor call, President and CEO K

The Times of India

10 countries with highest anaconda population in the world: From Brazil to French Guiana

Anacondas rarely appear far from water. Their range follows flooded plains, swamp forests, slow rivers, and heavy tropical wetlands spread across northern and central South America. The snakes are difficult to track properly because they spend long periods hidden beneath muddy water or thick vegetation, so population estimates shift from…

The Conversation

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.

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