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.
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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.
Cuba Thanks China for Rice Amid Worsening Crisis
Cuba has thanked China for a recent rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions, as the island grapples with energy shortages and U.S. sanctions. The crisis has led to widespread blackouts and stalled public services.
Carney Says Alberta ‘Essential’ to Canada as Separation Vote Looms
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Alberta an 'essential' part of the country, a day after the province announced plans to hold a vote on its future within Canada. The decision follows a legal delay in the process.
Mexico’s World Cup 2026 Squad: Roster, Rivals, and Rising Stars
Mexico’s national team coach Javier Aguirre has finalized the initial roster for the 2026 World Cup, with key players like Guillermo Ochoa and Rafael Márquez continuing to draw major fan support.
Venezuelan Makeup Artist Deported to El Salvador Seeks Asylum in Spain
A Venezuelan makeup artist deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration is now seeking asylum in Spain, saying he feels safe there for the first time in years.
Three Ways Cuba Crisis Could Play Out After US Indicts Raul Castro
The US has charged Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro, with murder - stoking speculation that Havana could be next on Washington's regime-change list, according to BBC.
Alberta to Hold Referendum on Whether to Remain in Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, according to the BBC.
The Boys: Mexico Joins the Franchise as Spin-off Series Expands
The Boys has concluded its five-season run, but the universe lives on with two new spin-offs, including The Boys: Mexico, produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, according to CNN en Español.
Rubio Says Cuba is Threat to US as Havana Accuses Him of ‘Lies’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba poses a 'national security threat' to the US, according to the BBC.