Acid Attack Survivor in Bogotá Seeks Euthanasia
María Consuelo Córdoba, a Colombian woman disfigured in an acid attack, has requested euthanasia after enduring years of surgeries and hospitalization.
El Niño Water Shortage Threatens Mexico’s GDP
The El Niño weather pattern is expected to cut into Mexico's economic output as water shortages hit key agricultural regions, according to a report from La Jornada.
6-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Colombia After Search
After a week-long search involving drones and search dogs, authorities in Colombia confirmed that six-year-old Michelle Dayana Henao was found dead in a rural area of Buriticá, Antioquia.
Trump to Meet Oil Executives After Speculation Claims
President Trump plans to sit down with top oil industry executives after publicly accusing refineries of driving up fuel prices through speculation.
Times Square Knife Attack: NYPD Shoots Suspect
A woman suspected of stabbing people in New York's Times Square was shot by police Monday afternoon, with one victim reported dead and another in critical condition.
Bogotá’s Traffic Jams Push Workers Toward Remote Jobs
A new study from WeWork and Michael Page finds that Bogotá commuters increasingly value shorter commutes over salary, with most remote-work seekers citing lost time in traffic as their main motivation.
Mexican Content Creator Shot Dead After Photo Threats
Ricardo Zúñiga, a well-known Mexican content creator, was gunned down at a business in Puebla state after reportedly receiving threats linked to photos he had posted online.
Putin, Xi Strengthen Ties at Shanghai Cooperation Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), signaling a deepening of the strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing.
US Lawmakers Probe DEA Over Fentanyl Flooding Streets
A congressional oversight committee is investigating the US Drug Enforcement Administration after reports that it allowed an “astonishing” amount of fentanyl to reach American streets.
Messi Retires From Argentina National Team at Age 39
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team on August 31, 2026, closing a golden era that included a World Cup title, a Finalissima and two Copa América trophies.