Russia’s Secretive Plague Labs at Center of Death Mystery
The death of a Russian scientist from an unexplained illness has drawn attention to a shadowy network of Soviet-era labs built to study plague and other dangerous pathogens.
Trump Says Classified Leakers Should Be ‘Shot’
President Trump suggested that people who leak classified US government information should face execution, reigniting debate over press freedom and national security.
El Niño Drought Threatens Food Supply, Officials Warn
El Salvador's Civil Protection agency says drought linked to El Niño has already damaged the year's first harvest, with the toughest phase still ahead in early 2026.
Brazil Approves 40-Hour Workweek Ahead of Runoff Vote
Brazil's Congress has passed a constitutional reform cutting the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, a signature policy of President Lula just weeks before a tight presidential runoff.
Mexico Arrests Financial Operator Tied to ‘Mayos’ Cartel
Mexican security forces captured a man accused of handling finances and logistics for a cocaine-trafficking cell linked to Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's faction of the Sinaloa Cartel; US authorities had sought him on drug charges.
South Australia Wins Australia’s First Michelin Stars
Eleven restaurants in South Australia have become the first in the country to receive Michelin stars, after the state government struck its own deal with the famed French guide.
Scientists Build Near-Living Cell, Then Face Tough Questions
Researchers have engineered a synthetic cell called SpudCell that blurs the line between living and nonliving matter, raising hopes for new medicines—and new risks.
Isaías Kills Four as Hurricane Simón Nears Mexico
Postropical storm Isaías has killed four people and knocked out power to nearly a million homes in the southeastern US, while Category 4 Hurricane Simón barrels toward Mexico's Pacific coast.
Mexico City Soccer Team Gives Migrant Kids Hope
A Mexico City soccer program called Migrants FC is helping young migrants and children from troubled backgrounds find stability and hope through sports.
Soccer Club Helps Migrant Kids in Mexico City Rebuild Lives
A Mexico City soccer program called Migrantes FC is helping migrant children escape violence and find hope, with some players now pursuing new dreams in the US.