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Bolsonaro banned from running for office for 8 years

June 30, 2023

Bolsonaro banned from running for office for 8 years

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is banned from seeking public office for eight years, preventing him from launching a political campaign until 2030.

Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research

June 27, 2023

Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research

Karen Strier began studying the northern muriqui monkeys when there were only 50 left in existence. Her life's work has helped to revive the species.

Massacre in Honduras pool hall prompts president to impose security measures, curfews

June 26, 2023

Massacre in Honduras pool hall prompts president to impose security measures, curfews

The president of Honduras is imposing security measures including curfews after gunmen burst into a pool hall and killed 11 people over the weekend.

Honduras faces horrific aftermath of massacre at women's prison, sparking calls for prison system reform

June 22, 2023

Honduras faces horrific aftermath of massacre at women's prison, sparking calls for prison system reform

Honduras witnessed a horrific massacre at a women's prison in Tamara, as authorities begin handing over the mutilated and burned bodies of 46 women to grieving relatives.

AI reveals ancient symbols hidden in Peruvian desert famous for alien theories

June 21, 2023

AI reveals ancient symbols hidden in Peruvian desert famous for alien theories

Researchers studying Peru's ancient Nazca Lines used artificial intelligence to uncover four more geoglyphs etched into the country's Nazca desert.

Severe storm in southern Brazil kills 8 people, leaves 19 others missing

June 19, 2023

Severe storm in southern Brazil kills 8 people, leaves 19 others missing

Officials in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil said a severe winter storm claimed eight lives and left 19 people missing. Neighboring Santa Catarina state was also hit.

Shooting at Brazil school leaves 1 student dead, another severely injured

June 19, 2023

Shooting at Brazil school leaves 1 student dead, another severely injured

A former student entered a Brazil school on Monday and opened fire, resulting in the death of a girl and causing serious injuries to another teenage student.

Ecuadorian woman who woke up during her wake dies after 7 days in hospital

June 18, 2023

Ecuadorian woman who woke up during her wake dies after 7 days in hospital

The Ecuadorian woman who frightened family members when she woke up during her own wake earlier this month died after spending seven days in intensive care.

Germany returns 600-year-old indigenous masks to Colombia

June 16, 2023

Germany returns 600-year-old indigenous masks to Colombia

Germany returned two "sun masks" made by Colombia's Native Kogi people in the 1400s to their home country on Friday, after spending over a century in a Berlin museum's collection.

Argentine judge requests interpol to detain 4 Lebanese citizens in connection with 1994 AMIA bombing

June 15, 2023

Argentine judge requests interpol to detain 4 Lebanese citizens in connection with 1994 AMIA bombing

An Argentine judge has requested Interpol's assistance in apprehending four Lebanese individuals for questioning regarding their alleged involvement in the 1994 AMIA bombing.