Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran’s road to the World Cup
Iran's World Cup journey has been marked by last-minute visas and a relocated training camp to Tijuana, Mexico, amid ongoing tensions with the US, according to the BBC.
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Canada endorses embattled marine park’s relocation of 30 belugas
Canada has endorsed a plan to relocate 30 beluga whales from Marineland, a controversial marine park in Ontario, which has faced legal and public scrutiny over the animals’ welfare. According to The Guardian, the government and the facility have been at odds for months over the whales’ future.
Outrage in Argentina after two teen girls murdered as femicide crisis endures
Argentina has reacted with fury after two teenage girls were found murdered just two days apart, highlighting the country's ongoing femicide crisis under the far-right administration of Javier Milei, according to The Guardian.
Ecuador’s Disappeared: A Family’s Search for Answers Amid 51 Reported Cases
Ecuador, once one of the safest countries in Latin America, is now one of the deadliest, according to Al Jazeera.
World Cup 2026: 16 stadiums across US, Canada, and Mexico
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with key fixtures confirmed at venues such as Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Boston’s Gillette Stadium, according to Al Jazeera and E! News.
Colombia Captures Alleged Italian Mafia Leader, Cocaine Trade Hits 3,708 Tonnes
Colombian authorities have arrested Giuseppe Palermo, an alleged leader of the Italian ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Latin America, who was wanted under an Interpol red notice in 196 countries, according to an official report.
Musket Balls and Burnt Hull Found: Evidence of Real Caribbean Pirates in Bahamas
Archaeologists have uncovered the first shipwrecks linked to real pirates of the Caribbean in the Bahamas, including a charred hull and 25 lead musket balls, according to The Guardian.
Mexico City Police Teargas Teachers’ Protest Ahead of World Cup
Riot police in Mexico City fired teargas at teachers marching toward the Zócalo plaza just 10 days before the area is set to host the 2026 World Cup 'Fan Fest', according to AFP.
Canada Formally Requests USMCA Renewal Ahead of Deadline
Canada has formally requested a 16-year renewal of the North American free trade pact with the US and Mexico, according to a BBC report.
Colombia Voters Decide Presidential Fate
Colombia’s voters will choose between 'two visions for the country' on May 31, according to Al Jazeera.
Argentina’s ‘European’ self-image faces renewed scrutiny after racist incidents in Brazil
A 63-year-old Argentinian tourist sparked controversy in Brazil after secretly filming a Black child and making racist remarks about taking him as a slave, according to The Guardian.
Venezuela Inmates Occupy Prison Roof, Set Fire to Mattresses
Venezuela inmates have occupied the roof of a western prison and set fire to mattresses to protest alleged abuses, including shooting unarmed prisoners. This was reported by The Guardian on May 25, 2026.
Canada and Germany Make Liquefied Natural Gas Deal
Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal, according to an official familiar with the matter.
Israeli Opposition Leader Pushes for Knesset Dissolution
Israeli opposition parties are pushing to dissolve the Knesset, with a bill expected to face a preliminary vote next week, according to Daily Sabah.
Venezuela Inmates Occupy Prison, Set Fire to Mattresses
Venezuela inmates occupied a prison roof and set fire to mattresses on Sunday to protest alleged abuses, according to The Guardian.