Nayarit Governor’s Small Plane Crashes; He Wasn’t Aboard
A light aircraft used by Nayarit Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro went down, but he was not on board; officials are investigating whether the crash was a deliberate attack.
Nobel in Medicine Honors Pioneers of Optogenetics
Three scientists share the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for developing optogenetics, a method that uses light to control brain cells with remarkable precision.
Middle East Crude Exports Nearing Pre-War Levels
Oil shipments from the Middle East are climbing back toward the volumes seen before recent regional conflicts disrupted the market, signaling a gradual return to normal trade flows.
Zelensky Decries Russian Drone Strike on Grain Ship
A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying corn was hit by Russian drones in the Black Sea, killing its captain and leaving another crew member missing, Ukraine's president said.
Nobel in Medicine Honors Brain Cell Switch Researchers
Three scientists share the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for uncovering how the brain switches individual nerve cells on and off using light-sensitive proteins.
Scientists Search for the Dawn of Consciousness in Babies
Researchers are racing to determine the exact moment human consciousness emerges in infants, hoping the discovery will shed light on how awareness arises in everyone.
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Head to Brazil Runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro will face each other in a presidential runoff on October 25, after neither secured enough votes to win outright in the first round.
Matt Damon Surprises Ben Affleck at Mexico City Premiere
Ben Affleck brought his new Netflix thriller 'Animals' to Mexico City, where best friend Matt Damon made a surprise appearance alongside his wife, producer Luciana Barroso.
Brazil Election: Lula, Flávio Bolsonaro in Razor-Tight Race
Polls have closed in Brazil's tightly contested presidential election, with right-winger Flávio Bolsonaro holding a narrow lead over incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as partial results come in.
Sea Ice Researcher Wins Prestigious MacArthur Grant
A climate scientist studying sea ice has been named one of 20 recipients of this year's MacArthur Fellowship, earning an $800,000 award with no strings attached.