South america
Britain restores diplomatic ties with Venezuela to support democratic transition process
Britain said the move did not signal endorsement of Venezuela's disputed 2024 election or of any political faction, but reflected its longstanding policy of maintaining relations with country.
Argentina to file criminal complaint against Israeli drilling company for operating in Falklands
Is Monte Verde really 14,500 years old? Researchers clash over true age of Chile's ancient site
Bolivia confirms seven deaths, others still missing after military base explosion
Colombia unveils new 'Miranda' rifle to replace Israeli Galil
The rifle is made of 85% nationally manufactured components, with the goal being to reach full domestic manufacturing capabilities over the next few years.
Soldiers kidnapped during attack on the Ecuadorean president's convoy
The Italian ambassador to Ecuador, a Vatican official, UN, and EU officials were present during the attack.
Mayors of eight Colombian cities adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
The mayors promised to implement the definition as a guiding tool for supporting Jewish Communities in Colombia.
Checua mystery: 6,000-year-old genomes of extinct humans upend the peopling of South America
A previously unknown genetic group at preceramic Checua shows no ties to other prehistoric communities, suggesting isolated hunter-gatherers diverging from early South American settlers.
US increases reward for arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million
In a video posted to X, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups such as Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Foreign ministers from Europe, the Americas issue new statements condemning Hamas
Ministers, who include those from France, Canada, and the UK, released new public statements last weekend condemning Hamas and called for the immediate release of the remaining hostages.
Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia
Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".
Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America
Reduction in genetic diversity in indigenous populations may have reduced their capacity to combat diseases.
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Ecuador, buildings damaged
The quake struck at a depth of 23 km (14.29 miles), EMSC said, with Ecuadorean authorities ruling out issuing a tsunami warning.
Argentina's president to declassify Nazi files, expose how war criminals fled to Argentina
The newly released archives could provide deeper insight into the extent of local support that enabled arrival of the fleeing Nazis.
