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A 28-year-old Venezuelan man was shot by an agent of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Austin, Texas, sparking local protests and political backlash. The man, identified as Wilber Rafael Garcés, was seriously injured but stable, according to authorities.
Thousands of protesters marched through Buenos Aires as Argentina’s left-wing groups demonstrated against the Milei government’s austerity policies, according to Al Jazeera.
A massive wildfire in central Colombia is threatening the tourist town of Villa de Leyva, according to local officials.
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity after a nationwide blackout triggered by fuel shortages and an aging power grid, according to multiple reports.
A new wild cat species has been identified in Bolivia for the first time in more than a century, according to a study published in Current Biology.
Mark Carney received a warm reception in the European parliament on Thursday as he welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever associate member, according to The Guardian.
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested halting trade with countries like Mexico and the European Union if the Federal Reserve does not lower interest rates, according to AP. The comments come amid ongoing trade tensions and the review of the USMCA agreement.
Patricio Guzmán, the filmmaker known for his work on 'The Battle of Chile,' has died at age 85, according to Chilean news outlet Emol.
The Panama canal plans to again cut maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, according to a draft plan submitted to Panama’s parliament.
Thousands of residents in Sinaloa, Mexico, have marched for peace as cartel violence escalates, according to BBC and Tribune Online.
Residents in Quito, Ecuador, are helping firefighters battle forest fires that threaten homes in densely populated areas, according to Al Jazeera.
At least 16 elderly residents died in a fire at a nursing home in southern Chile, according to local authorities. The blaze occurred at El Edén home in Pitrufquen on Friday evening.
Canada announced C$350 million in air defense support and C$450 million in energy assistance for Ukraine during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The country also pledged 200 additional armored vehicles worth $90 million.
Theo James, known for his role in 'The Gentlemen,' recently opened a new Italian restaurant in London. Meanwhile, the second season of the Netflix series climbed to the second spot in Argentina’s viewership rankings. In a first-time brand partnership, Stella Artois joined the show for a global campaign.
The US has designated Ecuador’s Los Tiguerones gang as a terrorist organisation, according to The Guardian.
The father of two Australian surfers killed in Mexico in 2024 described his life as 'hell' during a court hearing on Tuesday. Martin Robinson spoke at the ongoing trial of three men charged in the deaths of his sons, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad.
Labor Day 2026 will be celebrated on September 7, with retailers offering deals as early as September 4. The holiday honors workers and marks the unofficial end of summer in the U.S. and Canada.
In a new book, Brazil's former air force chief revealed he refused to join Jair Bolsonaro's 2022 coup attempt, a decision that 'cost me many friendships,' according to The Guardian.
Donald Trump’s fixation with retribution could now extend to the Falkland Islands, a move that could benefit Argentina’s president, according to The Guardian.
The UK's position on the Falkland Islands remains 'unwavering', Downing Street has said following Argentina's president reiterating his country's claim to the islands, according to BBC.
The Netherlands Central Bank (DNB) has moved 86 tonnes of gold from the U.S. and Canada to London, citing improved crisis preparedness and liquidity.
Orlando Gill, the Paraguayan goalkeeper who became a World Cup hero by saving two penalties against Germany, is set to join Lille for €3.8 million.
Canada’s ruling Liberals won all three special elections on Monday, boosting Prime Minister Mark Carney amid a trade dispute with the US. Carney said the results were an endorsement of his government’s approach.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentina national team on August 31, 2024, just days after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. His 20-year international career included a 2022 World Cup win, two Copa América titles, and becoming the men's World Cup all-time top scorer.
