Brazilian Igor Thiago has been in great form for Brentford in the English Premier League. South American footballers have always brought flair to the Premier League. What distinguishes the 2025/26 season is that their impact is so clearly seen on the scoreboard, particularly the Over/Under Goals markets. Matches involving football players from South America are […]
Venezuela detains Alex Saab in joint operation with United States Thursday, February 5th 2026 – 05:39 UTC Colombian-Venezuelan businessman Alex Saab — long portrayed by U.S. authorities as a key financial operator for Chavismo and a former Venezuelan […]
Pope Leo XIV set to visit Peru later in 2026, bishops say, as planning advances Thursday, February 5th 2026 – 05:41 UTC Peru’s Catholic bishops say preparations are under way for Pope Leo XIV to travel to Peru in November or the first week of December, a trip that would take the first […]
Argentina, US set to stage ‘Atlantic Dagger’ in high-profile special forces drill Thursday, February 5th 2026 – 12:34 UTC The same report said US participants are expected to include Army Green Berets, elements of the Air Force Special Operations Command, and potentially MARSOC units Argentina and the United States are finalizing plans for […]
Brazil: Lula leads first-round scenarios but faces tighter runoffs, poll suggests Thursday, February 5th 2026 – 09:23 UTC The poll also captures a polarized electorate with meaningful fluidity. While 62% said their vote is already decided, 38% said they could still change their mind Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remains the […]
Falklands’ Port Louis settlement discoveries shared with Dr. Robert Philpott Thursday, February 5th 2026 – 00:07 UTC Archeologist Dr Robert Philpott explored Pt Louis, a settlement at the heart of Falklands history Friends of the Falkland Islands Museum […]
The RRS Shackleton incident when an Argentine destroyer opened fire on the research vessel Thursday, February 5th 2026 – 00:36 UTC ARA Almirante Storni was a former US destroyer Fletcher Class RRS Shackleton built in Sweden was operated by the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey (FIDS), British Antarctic Survey, BAS, and NERC (NERC) in the Antarctic from […]
Santiago, Chile – On February 2, Chilean President Gabriel Boric formally announced the candidacy of former two-term president Michelle Bachelet for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The bid is also backed by Brazil and Mexico, the region’s largest economies. “I feel deeply honored to be a candidate for the Secretary-General not only […]
Lucas Paquetá landed in Rio de Janeiro to rejoin Flamengo in Brazil’s costliest deal, a €42 million move from West Ham. Behind the airport cheers sits a tense exit, a betting probe, and a club debate over duty at home. A Shirt From the Stands At the airport in Rio de Janeiro, the welcome is […]
Inside a small museum in Montecristi, visitors lift virtual reality goggles and step into rural weaving communities. Ecuador is betting that technology can protect heritage, expand markets, and return visibility to artisans whose work has long traveled the world without their names attached. Five Minutes Inside a Living Craft The room is quiet before the […]