Soccer July 5, 2023 Argentine soccer player receives red card, ejected after appearing to urinate on field In a strange series of events, striker Axel Leonel Ovejero received a red card after he appeared to urinate on the field during a match between Argentino de Merlo and Sacachispas.
North America July 3, 2023 UN body discusses potential for deep sea mining, permits may be coming soon The United Nations body that regulates the ocean floor is discussing the potential for deep sea mining. The possibility of issuing permits is being discussed
Brazil June 30, 2023 Bolsonaro banned from running for office for 8 years Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is banned from seeking public office for eight years, preventing him from launching a political campaign until 2030.
Brazil June 27, 2023 Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research Karen Strier began studying the northern muriqui monkeys when there were only 50 left in existence. Her life's work has helped to revive the species.
South America June 26, 2023 Massacre in Honduras pool hall prompts president to impose security measures, curfews The president of Honduras is imposing security measures including curfews after gunmen burst into a pool hall and killed 11 people over the weekend.
South America June 22, 2023 Honduras faces horrific aftermath of massacre at women's prison, sparking calls for prison system reform Honduras witnessed a horrific massacre at a women's prison in Tamara, as authorities begin handing over the mutilated and burned bodies of 46 women to grieving relatives.
Artificial Intelligence June 21, 2023 AI reveals ancient symbols hidden in Peruvian desert famous for alien theories Researchers studying Peru's ancient Nazca Lines used artificial intelligence to uncover four more geoglyphs etched into the country's Nazca desert.
South America June 19, 2023 Severe storm in southern Brazil kills 8 people, leaves 19 others missing Officials in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil said a severe winter storm claimed eight lives and left 19 people missing. Neighboring Santa Catarina state was also hit.
South America June 19, 2023 Shooting at Brazil school leaves 1 student dead, another severely injured A former student entered a Brazil school on Monday and opened fire, resulting in the death of a girl and causing serious injuries to another teenage student.
South America June 18, 2023 Ecuadorian woman who woke up during her wake dies after 7 days in hospital The Ecuadorian woman who frightened family members when she woke up during her own wake earlier this month died after spending seven days in intensive care.
Germany June 16, 2023 Germany returns 600-year-old indigenous masks to Colombia Germany returned two "sun masks" made by Colombia's Native Kogi people in the 1400s to their home country on Friday, after spending over a century in a Berlin museum's collection.