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• Sheinbaum highlights school health strategy after the Court approves the ban on junk food; she acknowledges the care provided to minors
  President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo stated that the health strategy in schools goes beyond banning the sale of junk food, after the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN) upheld this measure, whi…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T16:21:46Z
• Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed appoints interim Tigray government
  Abiy Ahmed's office said there would be elections held in Tigray within 6 months. The move comes after an escalation in fighting between federal forces and a rebel alliance.
  DW europe 2026-10-16T16:19:00Z
• Sheinbaum highlights electronics exports amid projection of a 26% increase; she estimates growth will continue
  President Claudia Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo highlighted the growth of Mexican electronics exports, in light of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projection that they wi…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T16:18:03Z
• IN BRIEF: Key statements by Deputy PM Novak at Russian Energy Week plenary session
  The official stressed that Russia had been and remained a reliable energy supplier to global markets
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T16:16:46Z
• Bank employees received another salary increase in line with inflation: how much they will earn starting in September
  The Banking Association agreed with business chambers on a 1.9% increase for September, which will raise the starting salary in the sector to $2,552,560.34. And with the profit-sharing bonus of $73,78…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T16:13:47Z
• S. Korean envoy condemns Houthi attacks, calls for stronger U. N. sanctions to block weapons supplies
  WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has condemned recent deadly attacks ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-10-16T16:13:45Z
• Grace Bascur reports to serve preventive detention and her defense is evaluating an amparo appeal to reverse the precautionary measure
  Grace Bascur Villarroel appeared this Friday to comply with the pretrial detention measure imposed on her by the San Miguel Court of Appeals as part of the case known as Operation Apocalypse II. Her d…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T16:12:58Z
• Carlos Maldonado on pardons: he says that in the October 18 cases "the political and social context" must be considered
  At the headquarters of Congress in Santiago, presidents and leaders of ruling parties and sectors close to the right gathered Friday morning to present a joint declaration condemning the acts of viole…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T16:10:47Z
• Bank of Russia sets dollar rate at 83.62 rubles for October 17-19
  The official yuan rate was set at 12.495 rubles
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T16:10:36Z
• Ecuador: Suspected whisky adulteration center discovered during operation against organized crime
  Ecuador's National Police discovered an alleged bottling point for adulterated liquor in Guayaquil, the country's most populous city, during a simultaneous operation against criminal structures that l…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T16:09:04Z
• EU Plans Arctic Surveillance Program as Russia and Trump Loom
  The European Union will launch an Arctic surveillance program in 2027, part of a broader push to improve regional ties and counter growing US and Russian ambitions.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T16:08:44Z
• Colombia restores electricity sales to Ecuador while drought threatens hydroelectric plants
  The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, announced this Friday, October 16, that Colombia resumed the sale of electricity to his country, after several weeks of suspended exports. The decision allows a…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T16:08:31Z
• Europe Can Flag Ships to Keep the Black Sea Open
  The price of deterring Russia is accepting a share of the risk.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-10-16T16:08:30Z
• NATO’s top commander in Europe says alliance has no plans to attack Kaliningrad
  Alexus Grynkewich described NATO drills on its eastern flank as "routine," purportedly intended to demonstrate that the alliance "is ready for combat at any time"
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T16:07:53Z
• He was César Augusto Quillupangui, a transport leader who traveled the roads of Ecuador and Colombia, and one of the victims on the Pan-American Highway.
  The general manager of the Panamericana Internacional transportation cooperative was one of the five people killed in the armed attack.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-10-16T16:06:26Z
• Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine injured in attack by Israeli settlers in West Bank: 'They kicked me'
  American photojournalist Heidi Levine was attacked and injured by Israeli settlers while covering the olive harvest in the West Bank for The Washington Post.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T16:06:04Z
• Brazen Russian Attacks Are Testing NATO
  The alliance is facing a dilemma over how to respond without escalating or looking weak.
  WSJ us 2026-10-16T16:05:00Z
• Rain in El Salvador: a stream overflowed and left two vehicles underwater
  The rains recorded Thursday night caused flooding on streets and roads in San Rafael Cedros, in northern Cuscatlán, after a stream increased its flow and overflowed onto the old highway toward Ilobas…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T16:03:06Z
• Madagascar marks one year since uprising as Russia’s influence grows
  Madagascar marks one year on Saturday since military leader Michael Randrianirina took power following weeks of youth-led protests that brought down elected president Andry Rajoelina. Over the past ye…
  RFI europe 2026-10-16T16:02:39Z
• A court in San Salvador sentences 26 MS-13 members to prison terms of up to 45 years
  A court in San Salvador sentenced 26 alleged members of the Alaskas Locos Salvatruchos clik of Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) to prison terms of up to 45 years for the crime of illicit associations, accordi…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T16:00:44Z
• Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key role
  Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has regained crucial territory in the Donbas but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
  BBC uk 2026-10-16T16:00:30Z
• Latest news bulletin | October 16th, 2026 – Evening
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T16:00:26Z
• Why the poor vote matters: Under the right threshold, it could be you
  Using this broader range reveals a far more vulnerable, unstable terrain.
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T16:00:00Z
• Abinader announced funds for a House of Dominican Culture in Italy during a meeting with the diaspora
  The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, took advantage of his visit to Italy to meet with members of the diaspora and announce the allocation of resources to create a Dominican House o…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T15:59:38Z
• Costa Rica evacuates 34 Nicaraguans due to imminent risk of a landslide threatening their homes
  A total of ten Nicaraguan families, comprising at least 34 people, were urgently evacuated from the precarious settlement "Gracias a Dios," located in the Sagrada Familia sector of San José, Costa Ri…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T15:58:24Z
• Bridge used by Russian forces for military logistics destroyed near Huliaipole
  Ukrainian defenders used a drone to destroy a bridge in the Huliaipole area that the Russian army had been using for logistics.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T15:58:00Z
• Research center issues a warning that Guatemala's budget proposal would raise public debt to 29.4% of GDP by 2027
  Guatemala's 2027 Budget Proposal Would Raise Public Debt to 29.4% of GDP, Above the 26.8% Target Set by the Semilla Movement for the End of Its Term The initiative, submitted to the Congress of the R…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T15:57:29Z
• Three wildfires force evacuations of areas in the southern part of a US state amid strong winds
  Three wildfires recorded on Thursday, October 15 mobilized emergency crews in Southern California, where authorities issued evacuation orders and warnings to protect residents of threatened areas. The…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T15:57:21Z
• Social unrest: government rules out authorized marches for this Sunday in the Metropolitan Region and reiterates its position on pardons
  From the Palacio de La Moneda, the interim Interior Minister, Máximo Pavez, held a new government press briefing, in which he gave a weekly summary of the Executive's work and addressed the pressure …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:56:58Z
• The hamlet that vanished from the map, but not from memory: El Salvador faces trial for war crimes
  The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) reported this October 15 that on June 10, 2026, it filed before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights case 13,725 against El Salvador for the e…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T15:56:24Z
• Best Way to Avoid War is a 'Strong Military Deterrent,' Says Bob Hormats
  Bob Hormats, Vice Chair at Kissinger Associates and former Ambassador and Deputy US Trade Representative, discusses US diplomacy and military strength, relations with China, and the global AI race. (S…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T15:56:05Z
• Cost-of-living demonstrations to grip pre-election France
  After weeks of student protests, France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations Saturday over the cost of living, setting up a potentially fraught period ahead of presidential electio…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:55:23Z
• Activity in the Colón Free Zone underpins trade growth in Panama
  Domestic consumption and reexports sustained the growth of Panamanian trade during the first seven months of 2026. Imports of consumer goods increased, while sales of new vehicles and activity in the …
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T15:54:30Z
• India detains top 'cockroach' leader as hundreds protest in capital
  Indian police detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke on Friday ahead of fresh protests demanding the removal of the country's election chief, the youth-led movement said in a socia…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:53:58Z
• Artemis III astronaut talks about ‘honor’ of helping US lead space race
  The mission is slated to launch into low Earth orbit in 2027 and will test rendezvous and docking capabilities.
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T15:53:48Z
• Zelensky asks the EU for 70 billion euros to finance the war in 2027
  Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Friday called on his European Union partners for at least 70 billion euros to finance his country's resistance to Russia's invasion next year, a "realistic …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:53:21Z
• Collins says she doesn’t regret RFK Jr. vote, tried to block Hegseth
  Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) does not regret voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), reaffirming her position in a Thursday debate. “I agre…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T15:52:37Z
• INDEP prepares report on recovered properties and resources; Mónica Fernández "did not come prepared," Sheinbaum comments
  When questioning Mónica Fernández Balboa, of the Institute to Return Stolen Goods to the People (INDEP), about how many resources have been handed over and how many properties have been donated in t…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T15:50:12Z
• With Minister Mas in attendance: the "Esto es Chile" project holds its first seminar in the O'Higgins Region
  This Friday, the seminar "This is O'Higgins, building bridges from the regions" was held in Rancagua. The forum was the first of the This is Chile project, an alliance of Cadem, La Tercera and Inacap …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:50:00Z
• Brazil expected to become the world's 8th largest economy again in 2027, IMF forecasts
  Brazil is expected to return to the position of the world's eighth-largest economy in 2027, leaving Russia and Italy behind. The projection is part of the World Economic Outlook document, released thi…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-16T15:47:00Z
• Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
  Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
  BBC uk 2026-10-16T15:45:10Z
• Marcelo Colombo: "The recovery is complex but the Pope is a strong man eager to travel"
  ROME.- The Archbishop of Mendoza, Marcelo Colombo, president of the Argentine bishops, is living these hours of total uncertainty about the pope's long-awaited trip to Argentina, from November 8 to 11…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-16T15:44:45Z
• In Europe’s tech capital, Irish labor unions are booming amid AI-driven layoffs
  DUBLIN — The Irish capital, which doubles as Europe’s de facto tech capital, hosted two very different AI summits in the past week. Most eyes were on the International AI Summit, the signature tec…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-16T15:44:22Z
• 'Tough to watch, impossible to ignore': what the reviewers say about NAZA documentary
  Film interviewing military insiders about mass killing of civilians in Gaza receives widespread praise around the world Critics around the world have hailed the award-winning documentary NAZA as a “…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T15:42:46Z
• Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia
  Ukrainian ​President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, callin…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:40:54Z
• Scottish government set to drop opposition to new oil and gas fields
  ABERDEEN — The SNP-led Scottish government is set to drop its long-standing opposition to new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. Two senior members of the Scottish government — granted anon…
  Politico EU europe 2026-10-16T15:40:52Z
• Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
  Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sa…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T15:39:41Z
• Russian Firms Stand to Gain Most From Trump’s Diesel Deal, Analysts Say
  While Russian firms stand to benefit from looser export restrictions, the promised shipments may do little to bring down U. S. fuel prices.
  Moscow Times russia 2026-10-16T15:39:12Z
• France braces for massive protests: Yellow Vests to join students on Saturday
  After weeks of student protests, France is set to be swept by broader, nationwide demonstrations on Saturday. The country's Yellow Vest movement – which eight years ago staged street protests agains…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:38:44Z
• "The end of a long story": Fruit company Greenex files for bankruptcy and declares liabilities of 19,326 million pesos
  "This is the end of a long business history and not a prematurely frustrated venture, which makes this request a very hard and regrettable gesture." With these words, Exportadora Greenex, a fruit comp…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:38:37Z
• Minister Rabat and reform of the judicial appointment system: "It will allow the most suitable judges to be chosen in a transparent manner"
  The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Fernando Rabat, highlighted the reform of the judicial appointment system and the bill seeking to move up the entry into force of the National Service for Acc…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:38:07Z
• Tatarstan consults Russian businesses on expanding ties with Indian states
  According to Taliya Minullina, head of the republic's investment agency, the region serves not only as a forum host but also as a nationwide source of expert and analytical insights
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T15:37:49Z
• Gaza malnutrition and starvation at ‘catastrophic’ levels: Health Ministry
  About 67 percent of Gaza's population projected to face crisis-level food insecurity or worse through the end of 2026.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T15:37:25Z
• Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loom
  Italy has extended by another week ​its suspension of the European Union's border-free travel arrangements with Spain over a surge in migrant arrivals in Ceuta in late July, ​an ‌Italian governm…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:37:05Z
• REPLAY: Ukraine's Zelensky holds presser in Brussels
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged European leaders to maintain their support for Kyiv and warned against easing sanctions on Russia. Speaking to reporters at the European summit i…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:36:16Z
• Key vote at the UN: for the first time, vetoes of secretary-general candidates will be made known
  WASHINGTON.- The process being carried out by the Security Council to define the succession of António Guterres as UN secretary-general, which has Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi as one of the leadi…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-16T15:35:24Z
• Russia, US discuss joint data center projects — envoy
  According to Kirill Dmitriev, the parties have compiled a clear list of projects on which Russian companies are already working
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T15:34:14Z
• Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
  Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during the financial crisis and can afford to pay more now John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget The Internati…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T15:33:29Z
• Sheinbaum asks to wait for the CNDH investigation into the repression in Jalisco; analysis continues to improve water quality
  President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo limited herself to responding that the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) is already conducting its investigation into the repression that took place in Jalisco …
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T15:33:08Z
• Salis: "A recognized leader of the center-left is missing." Schlein replies: "As allies, we can win."
  For the mayor of Genoa, the coalition is struggling because "over the decades it has developed extremely powerful antibodies against victory. We have fragmented the PD; if it had been more inclusive, …
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T15:33:04Z
• Leone hears from Putin by phone from the Gemelli and asks for a truce for the Ukrainian city of Oleshky
  It is the second phone call since the one at the start of the pontificate, on June 4, 2025. The Russian president had not responded to Francis. The Vatican: "Grave humanitarian situation in the city, …
  La Repubblica europe 2026-10-16T15:32:53Z
• Talarico compares campaign to biblical David
  Democrat James Talarico compared his campaign to biblical figure David, saying he was “going up against our own Goliaths,” ahead of his battleground ground contest against Texas Attorney General K…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T15:31:58Z
• Claudio Borghi praises Chupete Suazo's work at San Luis: "I didn't expect his team to be where it is"
  San Luis de Quillota is going through a very good spell in Primera B. Under the management of Humberto Suazo, the Canaries sit in first place in the promotion race with a two-point lead over Cobreloa …
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:31:21Z
• Media reports: Drones strike one of Russia's largest chemical plants in Siberia, 3,000 km from Ukrainian border
  On Friday, October 16, drones attacked an industrial facility in the Surgut District of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO) in Russia.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T15:31:00Z
• Aceros AZA receives one of the highest recognitions in the global steel industry
  As part of the prestigious 2026 Steelie Awards, organized annually by the World Steel Association (Worldsteel), the Chilean company Aceros AZA was awarded first place worldwide in the Excellence in Co…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:30:44Z
• Several important Russia-US initiatives to be announced shortly — envoy
  Kirill Dmitriev emphasized the importance of countries working together right now
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T15:30:04Z
• America’s best diplomats might be its mayors
  The best local leaders know they cannot deliver at home without engaging abroad.
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T15:30:00Z
• Design flaw in the mega-reform?
  There are high expectations regarding the impact that the tax measures of the national reconstruction law will have on economic growth. Beyond the discussion about whether those expectations are justi…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:29:55Z
• How artificial intelligence is changing the way science is done in Chile
  In 1843, Ada Byron, a 27-year-old English mathematician, published a series of notes on an invention that was never built: Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. In those writings was what is today cons…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:29:24Z
• Attacks on Ukraine’s power plants show Russia has given up on military victory
  Strikes increasingly resemble an intercepted Russian blueprint to make life unliveable in major Ukrainian cities Europe live – latest updates As Russian missiles and drones have systematically slamm…
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T15:28:10Z
• Only Ukraine's neutrality can guarantee security for Russia and Europe — expert
  Jeffrey Sachs stressed that peace is possible only when the idea of NATO enlargement is dropped
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T15:27:48Z
• CMF confirms fine for Inversiones A&C, linked to Cristián Araya and partners, for "fictitious trades"
  The Financial Market Commission (CMF) resolved to reject the motion for reconsideration filed by Asesorías e Inversiones A&C SpA, a company linked to Cristián Araya Fernández, former investment man…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T15:26:28Z
• Indonesia's forest fires spark public health crisis across Southeast Asia
  Massive wildfires in Indonesia show no sign of letting up. The environmental disaster is turning into a pollution crisis across Southeast Asia, as toxic haze from the blazes spread to neighbouring cou…
  France 24 europe 2026-10-16T15:26:25Z
• Russian Courts Paralyzed by Yandex Cloud Outages After Drone Attacks – Vyorstka
  Key Yandex services did not appear to be fully restored as of Friday evening, as the Kremlin sought to play down the attacks’ effects.
  Moscow Times russia 2026-10-16T15:23:42Z
• US-Russia 'diesel deal' could open door to wider sanctions relief, Zelensky warns as EU vows to keep supporting Ukraine
  Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday (16 October) that the US-Russia 'diesel deal' came as a surprise and could lead to further sanctions relief for Moscow. "We cannot treat the agree…
  EUobserver europe 2026-10-16T15:23:27Z
• China's DeepSeek hit by 5-hour AI service outage
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T15:22:34Z
• EU urges safeguards against Chinese chemicals, machinery imports
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T15:22:34Z
• Zelensky praises 'real leaders' in Europe with Trump relationship strained
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised "real leaders" Friday after a summit in Belgium as tension simmers between the United States and Ukraine following recent developments. "I am so thankful…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T15:22:25Z
• Russian forces strike Ukrainian army hangar, shelters, Starlink terminals by attack drones
  Attack drone teams of the Varyag Brigade also struck the enemy's weapon emplacements as well as temporary deployment sites of enemy formations
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T15:22:04Z
• Lula backs lowering age of criminal responsibility for heinous crimes
  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking reelection, backed lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 16 for heinous crimes during an interview on TV Globo’s Jornal Nacional…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-10-16T15:22:00Z