What to know about Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders | Russia-Ukraine war News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top European leaders met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss plans to bring an end to Russia’s war in... Read more »

Armed National Guard troops to begin patrols in Washington, D.C.

Mississippi became the fourth Republican-ruled state to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., with Republican Governor Tate Reeves ordering 200 soldiers of the Mississippi National Guard to head to the US... Read more »

Trying to keep cool in an increasingly hot world – picture essay | Extreme heat

As temperatures rise around the world, the inequality between those who can afford to stay cool and those forced to suffer is laid ever more bare. For some, air conditioning is a... Read more »

Israeli attacks, forced starvation have killed 62,000 Palestinians in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

More than 62,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in its nearly two-year genocidal war on Gaza, with the population suffering relentless bombardment with nowhere safe in the besieged enclave, Israeli-induced starvation... Read more »

Vote for change in Bolivia as two right-wing candidates head to presidential run-off

A centre-right senator and a right-wing ex-president will advance to a run-off for Bolivia’s Presidency after the first round of elections on Sunday, marking the end of two decades of leftist rule,... Read more »

Zelenskyy tells Milei during call that Ukraine needs fair deal to end war

President Javier Milei spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, one day before a high-profile meeting between US President Donald Trump with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Putin and... Read more »

Bad weather expected in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina — MercoPress

Bad weather expected in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina Monday, August 18th 2025 – 08:30 UTC Residents were advised to take precautions Weather forecasters in southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Argentina... Read more »

Pseudo-left Socialist Alliance seeks to divert opposition to Gaza genocide behind Australian Labor government

As Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza enters a new stage, with the deliberate mass starvation of the entire population and plans for the occupation of the Strip, the question of... Read more »

Peso gains as authorities ease hit of debt auction

Argentina’s peso strengthened Thursday as authorities announced they will raise reserve requirements for banks, shoring up the currency after a key local debt auction fell short of market expectations. The central bank... Read more »

Trump and Lula Escalate War of Words

The past week saw a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Brasília, fueled by mounting accusations, retaliatory measures, and strategic maneuvering on both sides. On one side is Brazilian President Luiz... Read more »