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Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

October 10, 2025

Faces of ancient mummies, hidden for centuries, finally revealed through digital reconstructions

Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University in the U.K. digitally removed face masks from ancient Colombian mummies dating from the 13th to 18th centuries.

Tourists beware as bars in Brazil drop cocktails amid methanol-laced liquor illnesses, deaths

October 4, 2025

Tourists beware as bars in Brazil drop cocktails amid methanol-laced liquor illnesses, deaths

Beer replaces caipirinhas in São Paulo after methanol-tainted alcohol kills one and sickens others, triggering a police probe. (Credit: The Associated Press)

Terrifying ancient predator with 'powerful claws' unearthed, its last meal still in its jaws

October 1, 2025

Terrifying ancient predator with 'powerful claws' unearthed, its last meal still in its jaws

Scientists discovered Joaquinraptor casali, a 23-foot carnivorous dinosaur that lived 66-70 million years ago in Argentina's Patagonia region. It had a creature's bone in its mouth.

Trump orders 'lethal kinetic strike' on alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters, three killed

September 19, 2025

Trump orders 'lethal kinetic strike' on alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters, three killed

Trump ordered a lethal strike against an alleged narcotics trafficking vessel affiliated with a designated terrorist organization, resulting in three deaths.

Nearly 1,000 tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests shut down train services

September 18, 2025

Nearly 1,000 tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests shut down train services

Protests over bus company contract disputes in Peru left some 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, prompting U.S. Embassy warnings and evacuation efforts.

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes

September 17, 2025

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa mobilized armed forces and declared a state of emergency as Ecuadorians clashed with police over diesel subsidy removal in Quito.

Trump says 'we'll see what happens' when asked about possibility of striking Venezuela amid rising tensions

September 14, 2025

Trump says 'we'll see what happens' when asked about possibility of striking Venezuela amid rising tensions

Trump said boat traffic from Venezuela has decreased significantly following recent U.S. military strike that killed suspected Tren de Aragua narco terrorists.

Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup

September 11, 2025

Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.

US pilot and influencer released from Chilean Antarctic detention 2 months after alleged unauthorized landing

September 6, 2025

US pilot and influencer released from Chilean Antarctic detention 2 months after alleged unauthorized landing

Ethan Guo spent two months detained in Antarctica after landing his Cessna without permission, but charges were dropped and he was released with a $30,000 penalty.

Nazi officer's daughter charged after stolen WWII painting spotted in real estate listing

September 6, 2025

Nazi officer's daughter charged after stolen WWII painting spotted in real estate listing

Patricia Kadgien faces charges for allegedly concealing a $50,000 Giuseppe Ghislandi portrait stolen from a Dutch-Jewish art collector during World War II.