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Americas|Political|US

Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signature

President Donald Trump downplayed his involvement in invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants, saying for the first time that he hadn’t signed the proclamation, but that he stood by his administration’s move. The proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act appears in the Federal Register with Trump’s signature at the bottom. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins reports.

April 19, 2025

Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signature

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

Ukraine says it will reciprocate any genuine ceasefire by Moscow, but has voiced skepticism after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary Easter truce in Ukraine starting Saturday

April 19, 2025

Ukraine wary of Putin’s Easter truce and says it will reciprocate only a genuine ceasefire

Americas|Travel

The world’s first motel opened 100 years ago, but now only ruins remain

April 19, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

The U.S.

April 18, 2025

US Supreme Court temporarily blocks deportations of Venezuelan migrants under wartime law

Americas|Environment|World

Pupy the elephant arrives at a Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

Pupy the elephant has arrived at her new home in a sanctuary in Mato Grosso, Brazil, following a 2,700-kilometer journey from a zoo converted into an ecological park in Argentina’s capital where she had spent 30 years in conditions criticized by activists

April 19, 2025

Pupy the elephant arrives at a Brazil sanctuary after 30 years in Argentine zoo

Americas|Lifestyle|World

Men toting chains and pierced with cactus keep a Good Friday tradition in Atlixco, Mexico

Every year, crowds fill the streets of the central Mexican town of Atlixco on the Catholic holiday of Good Friday to witness the sight

April 18, 2025

Men toting chains and pierced with cactus keep a Good Friday tradition in Atlixco, Mexico

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Friday denied a request to block the Trump administration from deporting suspected Venezuelan gang members.

April 18, 2025

Judge denies bid to block Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongly deported, told him he has been moved from the notorious Salvadoran prison known as CECOT to a detention center with better conditions

April 18, 2025

US senator returns from El Salvador trip, says Abrego Garcia case is about far more than one man

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration reserves right to deport Venezuelans on Saturday, DOJ lawyer tells judge

A U.S. Justice Department lawyer told a judge on Friday that the Trump administration reserves the right to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members on Saturday.

April 18, 2025

Trump administration reserves right to deport Venezuelans on Saturday, DOJ lawyer tells judge

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release

U.S.

April 18, 2025

US senator met wrongly deported Salvadoran man at hotel, calls for release

Americas|Crime|Education|US

FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative

Two people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University

April 18, 2025

FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations of Venezuelan migrants

Lawyers for Venezuelan men detained by the Trump administration asked the U.S.

April 18, 2025

Lawyers ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations of Venezuelan migrants

Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

Colombian government declares health emergency due to increase in yellow fever cases

April 18, 2025

Americas|Political|US

Sen. Chris Van Hollen says Abrego Garcia described being ‘traumatized’ at CECOT, has been moved to different detention center

April 18, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Mid-commute traffic stop left US citizen detained under an ICE order. Then, a Florida judge verified his US birth certificate

April 18, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

Colorado man gets life in prison for killing his wife after posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her

A Colorado man has been sentenced to life in prison for stalking his wife while posing as her ex-boyfriend and then murdering her, acts that the woman's father said were “pure selfish evil” that have robbed the couple’s three children of their parents

April 18, 2025

Colorado man gets life in prison for killing his wife after posing as ex-boyfriend and stalking her

Americas|Political|US|World

Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated

A group of human rights lawyers is suing Costa Rica, alleging the Central American nation violated the rights of dozens of migrant children

April 18, 2025

Legal group sues Costa Rica alleging the rights of 81 children deported by Trump were violated

Americas|Political|US

For now, Pentagon and DHS won’t recommend that Trump invoke the Insurrection Act

April 18, 2025

Americas|Political|US

Indiana takes a first -- and long -- shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Indiana is taking a first step toward merging parts of Illinois into its state

April 18, 2025

Indiana takes a first -- and long -- shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Americas|Sports|US

1-on-1 with former star Clint Dempsey on state of U.S. men's national team

With just 15 months to go until the biggest World Cup ever, the USMNT is arguably in crisis. A torrid start to 2025 saw them lose all three games in the CONCACAF Nations League Finals with the pressure building on an underperforming set of players and Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino. The team's all-time joint scorer couldn’t hide his concern at the team's recent performances but believes that eventually this squad can come good.

April 18, 2025

1-on-1 with former star Clint Dempsey on state of U.S. men's national team

Americas|Political|US|World

US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaragua government officials

The United States will impose visa restrictions on more than 250 officials of the Nicaraguan government of President Daniel Ortega, U.S.

April 18, 2025

US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaragua government officials

Americas|Crime|US

Bank robber captured with a cat on his back, officials say

April 18, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants' legal status

A federal appeals court rejected on Friday a request by U.S.

April 18, 2025

Court rejects Trump bid to end Venezuelan migrants' legal status

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Tucsonans hold Midtown vigil for deported Maryland man

April 18, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment

Military officials have identified the two Marines from California who were killed when their vehicle crashed as a convoy was traveling along the U.S.-Mexico border

April 18, 2025

Military officials identify 2 Marines killed in crash during border deployment

Americas|Health|US

Measles cases in 25 US jurisdictions rise to 800 in 2025, CDC says

Measles cases rose to a total of 800 patients so far in 2025 as of Thursday in 25 U.S. jurisdictions, including Texas and New Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on

April 18, 2025

Measles cases in 25 US jurisdictions rise to 800 in 2025, CDC says

Americas|Sports

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined, AP source says

The PWHL’s first expansion team will be based in Vancouver with an announcement scheduled for next week

April 18, 2025

PWHL chooses Vancouver as 1st expansion city with 2nd market to be determined, AP source says

Americas|Crime|Political|US

A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the country

A U.S. citizen was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son’s birth certificate and the judge dismissed charges

April 18, 2025

A US citizen was held for pickup by ICE even after proving he was born in the country

Americas|Political|World

Colombia's Petro pauses FARC offensive in order to progress in peace talks

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday ordered the suspension of a military offensive against a faction of what was once the armed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)

April 18, 2025

Colombia's Petro pauses FARC offensive in order to progress in peace talks

Americas|Business|Economy

Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

The board of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras on Thursday approved plans to select a partner to restart operations at its

April 18, 2025

Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

Africa|Americas|Economy|Political|World

200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations

After being exploited for decades by France, Haiti ended up forking over huge sums of money to its former colonizer. Now, the Caribbean nation’s calls for restitution are becoming harder to ignore.

April 16, 2025

200 years ago, France extorted Haiti in one of history’s greatest heists – and Haitians want reparations

Americas|Health|US

Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January

The Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday, reported 597 measles cases in the state since late January, an increase of 36 since the update on Tuesday.

April 18, 2025

Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January

Americas|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Officials in Puerto Rico say power has been restored to more than 98% of customers after an island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory earlier this week

April 18, 2025

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Americas|Sports

Max Verstappen dismisses concerns over possible Red Bull exit after turbulent start to season

April 18, 2025

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries

Indonesia will increase imports of U.S. food and commodities and reduce orders from countries where the Southeast Asian nation currently buys the products, chief economic minister

April 18, 2025

Indonesia says to increase US imports, lower orders from other countries

Americas|Asia|Crime|World

US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can

A 24-year-old American YouTuber who visited a restricted island in the Indian Ocean last month with a Diet Coke as offering for an isolated tribe has been further detained

April 17, 2025

US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can

Americas|Political|US|World

Maryland Democrat meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

April 17, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man who was sent there by the Trump administration in March despite an immigration court order preventing his deportation

April 16, 2025

Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return

Americas|Crime|Political|US

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations

U.S. officials say a new intelligence assessment finds no coordination between the Tren de Aragua gang and the Venezuelan government

April 18, 2025

US intelligence contradicts Trump claims linking gang to Venezuelan government to speed deportations

Americas|Political|US

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

Democratic U.S.

April 18, 2025

US Senator Van Hollen meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

Americas|Sports

Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship

Yan Liu birdied the final three holes in chilly conditions Thursday afternoon for a 9-under 63 and a share of the first-round lead with Ashleigh Buhai in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle Championship at El Caballero

April 18, 2025

Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship

Americas|Sports|World

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits CNN ahead of revamped tournament

The next 15 months promise to be a busy one for soccer in America. This summer sees the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup taking place on American soil, with 32 teams battling it out to be world champion, and for a cut of a record $1 billion prize pool. The man who is in charge of global football, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, recently paid a visit – with the Club World Cup trophy – to CNN’s Techwood Studios in Atlanta, where he spoke with CNN Sport’s Coy Wire about the reasoning for the bigger tournament.

April 17, 2025

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visits CNN ahead of revamped tournament

Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it

Prime Minister Mark Carney says eliminating trade barriers within Canada would benefit Canadians far more than U.S. President Donald Trump can ever take away with his trade war as he made his case to retain power at the last debate ahead of the April 28 vote

April 17, 2025

Carney says lower internal trade barriers will help Canada more than Trump's tariffs will harm it

Americas|Economy|Health|Political|US

Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout

Crews are working to restore power to Puerto Rico after a blackout across the entire island affected the main airport, several hospitals and hotels filled with Easter vacationers

April 17, 2025

Officials demand answers as crews work to restore power after another Puerto Rico blackout

Americas|Economy|Political|US

A look at why an island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico and what caused it

An island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico this week, leaving 1.4 million customers without power and more than 400,000 without water

April 17, 2025

A look at why an island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico and what caused it

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says

A federal appeals court says it is “shocking” that The Trump administration claims it can’t do anything to free Kilmar Abrego Garcia from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S. A three-judge panel from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously refused to suspend a judge’s decision to order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her instruction to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return

April 17, 2025

Trump officials' defiance over Abrego Garcia's deportation is 'shocking,' appeals court says

Americas|Health|US

Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

The Michigan health department confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County on Thursday, marking the first such occurrence in the state since 2019.

April 17, 2025

Michigan reports first confirmed outbreak of measles since 2019

Americas|Crime|Economy|Food|World

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis

A new report has found that more than half of Haiti’s population is expected to experience severe hunger through June, and another 8,400 people living in makeshift shelters are projected to starve

April 17, 2025

Haitians face record hunger as gang violence grips country in throes of economic crisis

Americas|Business|US|World

More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout

Nearly half of the homes and businesses in Puerto Rico that receive electricity from the commonwealth's main utility were still without power on Thursday

April 17, 2025

More than 40% of Puerto Rico customers without power after island-wide blackout

Americas|Political|World

Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC guerrilla faction

The Colombian government will suspend a ceasefire with a faction of what was once the armed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group, it said on Thursday, though

April 17, 2025

Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC guerrilla faction

Americas|Business|Economy

Brazil's Petrobras cuts diesel prices to distributors

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras will reduce the price of diesel sold to distributors by an average 0.12 real ($0.0205) per liter starting on Friday, it said in a

April 17, 2025

Brazil's Petrobras cuts diesel prices to distributors

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Colombia banana farmers eye EU trade boost

Farmers in Colombia, the world's fifth-largest banana grower, are looking to boost shipments to the European Union this year on the lucrativeness of shipping to the region, an

April 17, 2025

Colombia banana farmers eye EU trade boost

Americas|Election|Political

Ecuador opposition candidate, doubling down on fraud claims, loses coalition backing

Ecuador's leftist presidential challenger Luisa Gonzalez plans to formally challenge the result of Sunday's election, claiming widespread fraud, although she has

April 17, 2025

Ecuador opposition candidate, doubling down on fraud claims, loses coalition backing

Americas|Europe|Political|World

Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past

French President Emmanuel Macron is to set up a joint Franco-Haitian commission to examine France's past with its former Caribbean colony, but he made no mention of the possibility of

April 17, 2025

Macron says joint Franco-Haiti commission will examine 'painful' past

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Canadians bought record amount of US shares in February

Although tensions between Canada and the United States are high, Canadians bought a record amount of American shares in February, as U.S. stock markets hit an all-time high,

April 17, 2025

Canadians bought record amount of US shares in February

Americas|Crime|US

Arrests made after 12 puppies found dead in abandoned cooler in South Carolina

April 17, 2025

Americas|Travel|US

FAA and NTSB investigating after Frontier Airlines’ hard landing in Puerto Rico

April 17, 2025

Americas|Business|Europe|Political|World

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says

Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with U.S.

April 17, 2025

Russian contacts with Witkoff are very productive, Putin envoy says

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie

April 17, 2025

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

Americas|Crime|US

More than 330 pounds of cocaine seized near Ambassador Bridge

April 17, 2025

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Hyundai to suspend EV production in S Korea due to slow demand, US tariffs - Yonhap

Hyundai Motor plans to temporarily suspend production of some of its electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea due to slow demand and U.S. tariffs, Yonhap news agency reported on

April 17, 2025

Hyundai to suspend EV production in S Korea due to slow demand, US tariffs - Yonhap

Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector

Pernod Ricard reported a 3% decline in third-quarter sales on Thursday, missing forecasts as tariff uncertainty in major markets the United States and China rocks the

April 17, 2025

Pernod's sales miss forecasts as tariffs weigh on spirits sector

Americas|Arts|Fashion and Beauty|World

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions

Stitch by stitch, artisans have worked for months on the elaborate garments that will debut this week in Holy Week processions across Guatemala and beyond

April 17, 2025

Artisans in Guatemala hand-stitch velvet cloaks for Holy Week processions

Americas|Sports|US

Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies

Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies

April 17, 2025

Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies

No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rocky Swift U.S.

April 17, 2025

No surprise at Japan talks, except Trump

Americas|Economy|US|World

Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

A power blackout has hit all of Puerto Rico as the heavily Catholic U.S. territory prepares to celebrate the Easter weekend

April 16, 2025

Power blackout hits all of Puerto Rico as residents prepare for Easter weekend

Americas|Election|Political

Carney says Trump key issue in Canada's election, while Conservative rival says country needs change

Prime Minister Mark Carney says who will go up against U.S. President Donald Trump is the key question in Canada’s election while his Conservative rival argued Carney doesn’t represent change after 10 years of Liberal Party rule

April 16, 2025

Carney says Trump key issue in Canada's election, while Conservative rival says country needs change

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man

Democratic U.S.

April 16, 2025

El Salvador blocks US senator from visiting wrongly deported Salvadoran man

Americas|Election|Political

Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate

Prime Minister Mark Carney faced off with his chief rival for the first time during Canada's election campaign on Wednesday, in a French-language debate that could

April 16, 2025

Carney faces off with chief rival during first Canada debate

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison?

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's story begins in El Salvador

April 11, 2025

Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man ICE mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison?

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

Trump administration officials could face criminal contempt charges for violating a U.S. federal judge's order halting deportations of

April 16, 2025

Trump officials could face criminal contempt over deportations, judge says

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Maryland Democratic senator travels to El Salvador in push for Abrego Garcia’s return

April 16, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

Suspect in Tabatha Tozzi murder arrested in Mexico after nearly two-year international manhunt

April 16, 2025

Americas|Sports|US

10-year-old El Cajon boy set to compete in Muay Thai world championship

April 16, 2025

Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

Argentine peso recoups lost ground after FX control ease, Milei rules out intervention

Argentina's peso closed 6.6% higher on Wednesday, regaining ground lost after the currency tumbled on a lifting of capital controls earlier in the week.

April 16, 2025

Argentine peso recoups lost ground after FX control ease, Milei rules out intervention

Americas|Crime|Political

Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed

Nadine Heredia, the wife of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, arrived in Brazil on Wednesday as the ex-leader spent the night in jail following a 15-

April 16, 2025

Wife of Peru's Humala arrives in Brazil for asylum as ex-president jailed

Americas|Sports|US

Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider allowed two runs and five hits in five-plus innings in his return to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays

April 16, 2025

Braves RHP Strider allows two runs and five hits against Blue Jays in return from elbow surgery

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

A federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court and could seek officials’ prosecution for violating his orders last month to turn around planes carrying deportees to an El Salvador prison

April 16, 2025

Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt for violating deportation order

Americas|Sports

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his first home run of the season and drove in a pair, Chris Bassitt pitched five shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Spencer Strider’s return from elbow surgery by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-1

April 16, 2025

Guerrero hits first HR of season as Blue Jays spoil Strider's return with 3-1 win

Americas|Business|US|World

Puerto Rico goes dark after widespread power plant failure

Puerto Rico was hit with a massive power outage on Wednesday after energy plants across the island unexpectedly shut down, power generator Genera said.

April 16, 2025

Puerto Rico goes dark after widespread power plant failure

Americas|Crime|US

Police seize 477 pounds of pot, 11,000 plants in illegal grow bust

April 16, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

CBP seizes 339 pounds of cocaine from Canada-bound truck near Ambassador Bridge

April 16, 2025

Americas|MidEast|World

Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza

A dog has been reunited with an Israeli family after the pet vanished for 18 months in Gaza

April 16, 2025

Dog reunites with Israeli family after disappearing for 18 months in Gaza

Americas|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Italy's Cucinelli maintains sales growth forecasts for this year and next

Italian luxury fashion group Brunello Cucinelli on Wednesday confirmed its expectations for sales growth of around 10% in both 2025 and 2026 despite looming U.S. tariffs.

April 16, 2025

Italy's Cucinelli maintains sales growth forecasts for this year and next

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation

Brazil's government acknowledged growing risks of public debt renegotiation, with a record level for 2025 due to an increased share of debt exposed to short-term

April 16, 2025

Brazil acknowledges record debt risk this year, need for fiscal consolidation

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa indicated that he’s open to changing the country’s constitution to allow US troops into the country to help combat illegal operations such as mining and gang activity during an exclusive interview with CNN’s Fernando del Rincón. Ecuador’s constitution has historically barred foreign military bases in the country.

April 15, 2025

Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says

Americas|Election|Political|World

Mexico's Sheinbaum says country will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico would not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador as long as Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa remains in office.

April 16, 2025

Mexico's Sheinbaum says country will not renew diplomatic relations with Ecuador

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Argentina's FX gamble reaps early wins. Now for the hard part

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei rolled the dice this week on a major economic swerve, tearing down currency

April 16, 2025

Argentina's FX gamble reaps early wins. Now for the hard part

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Bank of Canada says US tariffs could trigger deep recession

If U.S. tariffs trigger a global trade war, inflation in Canada would spike and the country would enter a deep recession, according to a Bank of Canada scenario released

April 16, 2025

Bank of Canada says US tariffs could trigger deep recession

Americas|Political|US|World

Mexico president sends diplomatic memo to US on border security collaboration

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she had sent a diplomatic memo to the United States about security collaboration at the two countries' shared border.

April 16, 2025

Mexico president sends diplomatic memo to US on border security collaboration

Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha

Vice President JD Vance and his family will travel to Italy and India this week and next to meet with leaders and visit cultural sites

April 16, 2025

Vance to meet Modi, Meloni during trip to India and Italy with wife Usha

Americas|Sports|US

New Orleans Saints win lawsuit over fleur-de-lis trademark filed by ‘direct descendant of the Kings of France’

April 16, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political|US

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didn’t learn the lesson

Thirty years after a truck bomb detonated outside a federal building in the nation’s heartland, deep scars still remain from the deadliest homegrown attack on U.S. soil

April 16, 2025

The Oklahoma City bombing was 30 years ago. Some survivors worry America didn’t learn the lesson

Americas|Business|Europe|Finance|Political

Financial institutions' gender balance progress under threat, study shows

The rise in the number of women holding top jobs at leading financial institutions has slowed over the last year and further progress is under threat as the United

April 16, 2025

Financial institutions' gender balance progress under threat, study shows

Africa|Americas|Crime|World

US pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued unharmed after police shootout

South African police have rescued a kidnapped American pastor "miraculously unharmed" following a deadly shootout, authorities said on Wednesday.

April 16, 2025

US pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued unharmed after police shootout

Americas|Election|Political

The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election

Canada's general election will take place on Monday, with polls indicating a tight race between the ruling Liberals and the official opposition Conservatives.

April 16, 2025

The key promises of the main parties contesting Canada's election

Americas|Election|Political

What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?

Canada will hold a general election on April 28, with polls indicating a close race between Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberals and the official

April 16, 2025

What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?

Americas|Economy|Election|Political

Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election

For someone trying to win an election, Mark Carney appeared taken aback by the crowd of about 300 chanting his name at

April 16, 2025

Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Two US service members assigned to southern border task force killed in vehicle accident

April 16, 2025

Americas|Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Woodside hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project

Australia's top gas producer Woodside Energy said on Wednesday it had hired Sarah Bairstow, the chief executive of Mexico Pacific, for its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant

April 16, 2025

Australia's Woodside hires Mexico Pacific CEO Bairstow for Louisiana LNG project

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala

Brazil has granted diplomatic asylum to Nadine Heredia, the wife of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala after both were convicted of receiving illicit campaign funds, Peru's

April 16, 2025

Brazil grants asylum to wife of Peru's former president Humala

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Peru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison

April 15, 2025

Americas|Crime|Political

Peru court jails ex-President Humala for money laundering; Brazil grants diplomatic asylum to his wife

A Peruvian court on Tuesday sentenced ex-President Ollanta Humala to 15 years in prison for receiving illicit campaign funds from a Brazilian construction firm, making

April 15, 2025

Peru court jails ex-President Humala for money laundering; Brazil grants diplomatic asylum to his wife

Americas|Political|US

Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition

Two service members deployed to the U.S. Southern border were killed and a third is in serious condition after a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the military announced late Tuesday

April 16, 2025

Border deployment vehicle accident kills two service members, third in critical condition

Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny, sources say

The Mexican government has halted U.S. fuel imports sent into the country by road, as it cracks down on illegal deals, three sources familiar with the matter said

April 15, 2025

US fuel exports to Mexico by land halted by higher scrutiny, sources say

Americas|Sports|WrittenByLAPost

Ex-Lakers player Carmelo Anthony to expand cannabis brand to New York

Retired basketball player Carmelo Anthony, who finished his career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022, announced the roll-out of his cannabis brand, STAYME70, in New York Monday. STAYME70, pronounced “Stay Melo,” describes itself as a purveyor of “couture cannabis.” Offerings include premium vaporizers and cannabis flower products. Its products have been available on the West Coast since 2024. “I’m excited to be launching the debut of STAYME7O in New York,” Anthony said. “New York is home, and bringing this project to life here feels incredibly personal and full circle. This isn’t just about cannabis—it’s about empowering our communities, uplifting

April 16, 2025

Americas|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Pupy the elephant heads to a vast Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in an Argentine zoo

An unusual convoy is nearing Argentina’s lush border with Brazil, after snaking through traffic-snarled roads for hours

April 15, 2025

Pupy the elephant heads to a vast Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in an Argentine zoo

Americas|Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

The first lawsuit is filed over the deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic

The first known lawsuit has been filed against the owners of a legendary nightclub whose roof collapsed and killed 231 people in the Dominican Republic

April 15, 2025

The first lawsuit is filed over the deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic

Americas|Business|Economy

Vale's iron ore output falls in first quarter hurt by Brazil rains

Brazilian miner Vale produced 67.7 million metric tons of iron ore in the first quarter of 2025, down 4.5% from a year earlier, the company said on Tuesday in its

April 15, 2025

Vale's iron ore output falls in first quarter hurt by Brazil rains

Americas|Crime|Election|Political

Ecuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says

April 15, 2025

Americas|Crime|US

Member of Zizian group says she did not kill her parents

The daughter of a Pennsylvania couple whose deaths are among six connected to a cultlike group says she has been falsely accused of killing her parents

April 15, 2025

Member of Zizian group says she did not kill her parents

Americas|Crime|Political|US

US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

A federal judge says she will order sworn testimony by Trump administration officials to determine if they complied with her orders to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia

April 15, 2025

US judge presses Trump administration on its refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Judge orders Trump officials to testify about efforts to return wrongly deported man

A U.S. judge on Tuesday demanded U.S. officials provide documents and answer questions under oath about what it had done to secure the

April 15, 2025

Judge orders Trump officials to testify about efforts to return wrongly deported man

Americas|Economy|Finance|Political

Brazil sees worsening debt outlook despite rising primary surplus targets

Brazil's government on Tuesday projected a sharp rise in gross debt despite an outlook for an improving primary balance, including a 0.25% of gross domestic

April 15, 2025

Brazil sees worsening debt outlook despite rising primary surplus targets

Americas|Political|US

US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings

The Trump administration announced an emergency transfer of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Army to help prevent illegal immigration, the Interior

April 15, 2025

US transfers land on Mexican border to the Army to prevent illegal crossings

Americas|Crime|US

Multiple people fired weapons in shooting at an Arkansas park that killed 2, police say

Police say multiple people fired weapons during a weekend shooting at a city park in Arkansas that killed two and injured nine others

April 15, 2025

Multiple people fired weapons in shooting at an Arkansas park that killed 2, police say

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Argentina bumper wheat harvest could hit record if export tax cuts extended

Argentina's major Buenos Aires grains exchange, already forecasting a bumper wheat crop, could raise its estimates even higher if a temporary export tax

April 15, 2025

Argentina bumper wheat harvest could hit record if export tax cuts extended

Americas|Education|Political|US

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding

More students living in the United States are applying to Canadian universities or expressing interest in studying north of the border as U.S

April 15, 2025

Canadian universities report jump in US applicants as Trump cuts funding

Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World

Enough talk, time for action, CARICOM official says on slavery reparations

The push for slavery reparations is at a defining moment, a Caribbean Community official said on the second day of a United Nations forum, adding it was time to step up

April 15, 2025

Enough talk, time for action, CARICOM official says on slavery reparations

Americas|Election|Political|World

Ecuador's Noboa faces tough future with the legislature. Can his mom help?

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa - a millennial business heir who won a new term on Sunday by an unexpectedly wide margin - may struggle to push bills through

April 15, 2025

Ecuador's Noboa faces tough future with the legislature. Can his mom help?

Americas|Sports|World

The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars

They’ll be watching in Canada, not just because of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, though the NBA’s scoring champion and MVP favorite who plays for Oklahoma City surely helps lure in fans who are north of the border

April 15, 2025

The NBA playoffs will, once again, be an international showcase of stars

Americas|Sports|US

Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey

The Miami Dolphins are pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey, general manager Chris Grier confirmed on Tuesday

April 15, 2025

Dolphins pursuing trade options for All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Brazil auto market offers warning for US tariff policy

When Brazil hiked trade barriers in its auto market over a decade ago, the government promised more local manufacturing, reliable jobs

April 15, 2025

Brazil auto market offers warning for US tariff policy

Americas|Health|US

Texas says measles cases rise further, CDC sends more help

The Texas health department reported 561 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 20 from April 11, as the U.S.

April 15, 2025

Texas says measles cases rise further, CDC sends more help

Americas|Crime|US|World

'None of us have slept': Family searching for sister missing from capsized boat

April 15, 2025

Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander

The armed wing of Hamas said on Tuesday it had lost contact with a group of militants holding Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander in the Gaza

April 15, 2025

Hamas armed wing says it lost contact with group holding Israeli-US hostage Alexander

Americas|Business|Economy|World

China's Cofco hiring dozens in farm powerhouse Brazil

Cofco International, which is building its biggest export port terminal in the world in Brazil, said on Tuesday China's state-run food group is recruiting

April 15, 2025

China's Cofco hiring dozens in farm powerhouse Brazil

Americas|Crime|Political|US

Colorado judge puts temporary hold on deportations sought by Trump under Alien Enemies Act

A federal judge has put a temporary hold on deportations of immigrants in Colorado who face possible removal under President Donald Trump's invocation of an 18th century law known as the Alien Enemies Act

April 15, 2025

Colorado judge puts temporary hold on deportations sought by Trump under Alien Enemies Act

Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates

April 15, 2025

Americas|Business|Economy|Political

Mexico confident it can renew tomato agreement with US

The Mexican government said on Tuesday it hopes to begin talks with the United States to renew a bilateral agreement on Mexican tomato exports from which Washington has said it

April 15, 2025

Mexico confident it can renew tomato agreement with US

Americas|Business|Economy|World

Peru economy undershoots expectations in February

Peru's economy grew 2.68% in February, data from the nation's INEI statistics agency showed on Tuesday, falling short of estimates despite most sectors logging growth.

April 15, 2025

Peru economy undershoots expectations in February

Americas|Environment|Political|World

Mexico negotiating with its northern states to send more water to US, Sheinbaum says

Mexico's federal government is negotiating with its northern states to send more water to the United States, the country's president said on Tuesday, after its historic

April 15, 2025

Mexico negotiating with its northern states to send more water to US, Sheinbaum says

Americas|Business|Economy

Canadian home sales post weakest March since 2009 on tariff uncertainty

Canadian home sales and house prices declined in March, while the outlook for the full year turned less rosy, as U.S.-led global trade tensions threatened to upend

April 15, 2025

Canadian home sales post weakest March since 2009 on tariff uncertainty

Americas|Sports

PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects

The PWHL will hold its third annual entry draft in Ottawa on June 24, with University of Wisconsin’s Casey O’Brien anticipated to be one of the top selections following her MVP senior season

April 15, 2025

PWHL picks Ottawa to host 3rd draft in June, with Wisconsin's Casey O'Brien among top prospects

Americas|Election|Political

EU observers "categorically" reject Ecuador election fraud allegations

European Union observers said on Tuesday that they "categorically" reject allegations of fraud in Ecuador's Sunday presidential elections, joining a chorus of

April 15, 2025

EU observers "categorically" reject Ecuador election fraud allegations

Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed

Apple's main India suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, an all-time high, as

April 15, 2025

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Canada to spare automakers, other sectors from some tariffs on US imports

Canada will allow some relief to domestically-based automakers and manufacturers in specific sectors from counter-tariffs provided they meet certain conditions, the Finance Ministry

April 15, 2025

Canada to spare automakers, other sectors from some tariffs on US imports

Americas|Economy|Education|Environment|US

Chicago's Working Bikes gets bicycles to people in need at home and worldwide

April 15, 2025

Americas|Environment|Political|World

Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous organizations

April 15, 2025

Amendment to Peru law raises fears of Amazon rainforest destruction

Americas|Environment|Health|Science

Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt

When volcanoes like Alaska’s Mount Spurr erupt, the ash can damage people’s lungs, smother crops and kill animals, and the harm can continue to spread long afterward.

April 15, 2025

Volcanic ash is a silent killer, more so than lava: What Alaska needs to know with Mount Spurr likely to erupt

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Travel

Canada's inflation surprisingly slows to 2.3% in March

Canada's annual inflation surprisingly slowed in March to 2.3%, three notches below the prior month, largely helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices, data

April 15, 2025

Canada's inflation surprisingly slows to 2.3% in March

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil's Gol postpones deadline for proposed $1.9 billion financing

Brazilian airline Gol has postponed the deadline for investors to analyze proposals for a $1.9 billion financing, it said in a statement on Tuesday, citing the volatility created

April 15, 2025

Brazil's Gol postpones deadline for proposed $1.9 billion financing

Americas|Health|Political

Bolsonaro remains in ICU with no schedule for discharge, says medical note

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in the intensive care unit with no forecast for discharge after undergoing a complex surgery, a medical note from DF Star

April 15, 2025

Bolsonaro remains in ICU with no schedule for discharge, says medical note

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Canadian housing starts post surprise decline in March

Canadian housing starts declined 3.3% in March compared with the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Tuesday.

April 15, 2025

Canadian housing starts post surprise decline in March

Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Instant View: Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.3% in March from 2.6% in February, helped by lower gasoline and travel tour prices.

April 15, 2025

Instant View: Canada's annual inflation eases to 2.3% in March

Americas|Health|Science|US

How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains

Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.

April 15, 2025