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• Honduras: Peasant protest over high cost of living blocks bridge and police launch tear gas
  Tension between peasants and police officers marked a day of protest this Thursday in El Progreso, Yoro, where the blockade of the Quebrada Seca bridge caused heavy traffic congestion and left transpo…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:34:48Z
• Musk settles election lottery lawsuits over $1 million voter giveaways
  Tech billionaire Elon Musk agreed to settle two lawsuits over his $1 million check handouts to battleground voters in the 2024 election, according to court filings published Thursday. The suits, filed…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T17:32:58Z
• Europe may have to secure Ukraine’s victory without U. S. support, German political scientist says
  Europe should shift from a policy focused on preventing Ukraine’s defeat to a strategy aimed at securing its victory in the war against Russia, preparing, if necessary, to pursue this goal without U…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T17:32:00Z
• "Trébol" arrested in Querétaro, accused of trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine to the US; he is wanted by a federal court in Texas
  The Security Cabinet reported the arrest of Erick "N," alias "Trébol," identified as a member of a transnational criminal cell dedicated to trafficking cocaine and methamphetamine from Mexico to the …
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T17:31:02Z
• Can voters learn to stop worrying and love Big AI?
  Republican lawmakers and presidential administration policies regarding AI regulation and data centers are clashing with voter concerns and internal party divisions during recent electoral contests.
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T17:30:00Z
• INDH director responds to Arrau following minister's criticism of the institution's report against the Nain Retamal Law 2.0
  The director of the National Institute of Human Rights (INDH), Yerko Ljubetic, responded to the statement made by the Minister of Public Security, Martín Arrau, who questioned the institution's repor…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T17:29:43Z
• Trump says he told Zacharia to ‘reconsider’ press secretary role
  President Trump told reporters on Friday that he told Katie Zacharia that she should” reconsider” her role as White House press secretary after her rocky start to the job this week.  “I said, �…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T17:29:36Z
• Anger Is Rare Unifying Theme for Divided American Voters
  To a remarkable degree, candidates in this year's midterm elections are framing their contests around what they oppose rather than what they support, Bloomberg Television's Tyler Kendall reports. That…
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T17:29:17Z
• Ukraine repels Russian forces as US support wavers, energy strikes escalate
  Ukraine’s 'Operation Vivaldi' reclaimed more occupied territory in Donetsk, as Trump helped Russia with a diesel deal.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T17:28:41Z
• Chile's export value will surpass that of Argentina and Peru this year, and in the region it will only be below two countries.
  Despite the complicated geopolitical scenario worldwide and its impact on foreign trade, exports from Latin American economies would continue to expand in 2026, though with uneven performance across s…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T17:26:04Z
• Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for escalating anti-government unrest
  Police said 160 people were detained following violent incidents on Thursday evening.
  Euronews europe 2026-10-16T17:25:11Z
• French far right seeks ouster of constitutional court chief
  Marine Le Pen and her Rassemblement National have launched a series of attacks against the heads of independent bodies nominated by President Emmanuel Macron.
  Le Monde europe 2026-10-16T17:24:51Z
• A complaint by 17 officers accuses a Costa Rican police chief of threats and xenophobic remarks against Nicaraguans
  A complaint filed by 17 officers of Costa Rica's Public Force points to a police chief in the province of Guanacaste over alleged threats, workplace retaliation, and xenophobic remarks against Nicarag…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:24:47Z
• Why more than half of Salvadoran contributors plan to keep working after age 60, according to a university survey
  More than half of Salvadorans who contribute to a Pension Fund Administrator (AFP) do not trust that their retirement will be enough to live on. For that reason, 50.1% plan to keep working after age 6…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:24:34Z
• Earthquake in Panama: Gracie Bon continues delivering donations and supplies despite criticism over her photos
  Panamanian model and influencer Gracie Bon has become one of the most talked-about personalities on digital platforms after carrying out an intense social assistance effort on behalf of those affected…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:24:03Z
• Putin says establishment of security zone will not be subject of talks
  The head of state emphasized that the Russian forces' task was to ensure absolute security of Russia’s border territories
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T17:21:53Z
• The Pacific Airport in El Salvador has already surpassed 60% completion: $113 million more in 2027 and a delivery date that raises doubts
  Construction work on the Pacific International Airport, in La Unión, has already surpassed 60% overall completion, according to the Andean Development Corporation (CAF), a multilateral development or…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:20:43Z
• Trump Says He Didn't Order Ukraine's Starshield Access Limits
  President Donald Trump said he didn't order limitations on Ukraine's access to SpaceX's Starshield satellite technology and didn't think Elon Musk did so either.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T17:18:42Z
• New York man charged with rape and lethal fentanyl dosing of college student
  Prosecutors allege Moises Freire gave two students at FIT the opioid, saying it was cocaine, and raped one as she overdosed A man raped a student at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) …
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T17:17:30Z
• Trump Opens Door to Replacing Press Secretary After Rocky Start
  President Donald Trump said he encouraged Katie Zacharia to “reconsider” her position as White House press secretary after a rocky start to her tenure.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T17:15:13Z
• Sweden to provide Ukraine with over USD 52M ahead of winter
  Sweden is providing Ukraine with an additional civilian support package worth SEK 522 million (more than $52 million) ahead of winter.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-10-16T17:12:00Z
• Online higher education: the strict requirements the CNA decreed to ensure the quality of digital degree programs and courses
  As "a structural and expanding phenomenon," the National Accreditation Commission (CNA) characterizes the explosive growth of online higher education in two guidelines dated October 1 of this past mon…
  La Tercera latam 2026-10-16T17:11:22Z
• Marco Rubio spoke with Milei to advance a bilateral trade and regional security agenda
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirmed the alliance between both countries and aimed to deepen the relationship through trade, investment, and regional coope…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:11:03Z
• Putin speaks by phone with Pope Leo XIV — Kremlin
  This was their second conversation since Leo XIV assumed the papacy at the Vatican
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T17:10:18Z
• Putin calls for continuing strikes on enemy defense facilities, logistics centers
  The Russian President stressed that commanders of battlegroups should continue carrying out tasks in strict compliance with the objectives of the special military operation
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T17:08:12Z
• 171 kilos of cocaine seized hidden in the fuel tanks of a tractor-trailer in Chiapas; one person detained
  At least 170 packages of apparent cocaine, weighing 171.42 kilograms, hidden in the fuel tanks of a tractor-trailer, were seized by personnel from the National Customs Agency together with the Army, N…
  El Universal latam 2026-10-16T17:08:04Z
• Indian national arrested by ICE for faking US citizenship, voting in 2024 general elections
  The accused, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-10-16T17:06:49Z
• The appeals prosecutor asked the Supreme Court to rule on who should investigate the Pilar mansion case.
  The dispute over who should investigate the cause of the "Pilar mansion" could reach all the way to the Supreme Court. The prosecutor general before the Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation, Mario Vi…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-16T17:05:31Z
• Real Madrid demand resignation of La Liga chief after Goebbels comparison
  La Liga President Javier Tebas under fire for comparing Real Madrid TV channel to Nazi Germany's Minister of Propaganda.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T17:05:31Z
• Pope Leo to make public appearance Sunday, first since cancer surgery
  After undergoing surgery this week, pope can now 'carry out normal activities ​with full independence', say doctors.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T17:03:52Z
• UK national security adviser under pressure over wife’s comment on supporting Palestine Action
  Author Sarah Helm, married to Jonathan Powell, wrote to back novelist Sally Rooney’s support of proscribed direct action group The UK’s national security adviser Jonathan Powell is under pressure …
  Guardian uk 2026-10-16T17:03:20Z
• NGOs propose to negotiating table the renewal of state institutions
  The opposition delegation in the dialogue with the chavistas reported this Friday that it reviewed with representatives of non-governmental organizations the civil and political guarantees for the ren…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-10-16T17:00:52Z
• The fire at a thermal power plant in Cuba that left 75.5% of the country without electricity, the largest recorded since 2022
  A fire at the Ernesto Guevara de la Serna thermoelectric power plant in Santa Cruz, east of Havana, left the island on the brink of electrical collapse this Friday. The Cuban government confirmed that…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T17:00:45Z
• Judge tosses Trump administration lawsuit over New York City ‘sanctuary’ laws
  A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration to block New York City laws that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, saying the government lacked a valid ba…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T16:59:41Z
• AI safety group pushes for tighter export controls, limits on 'vastly superhuman AI'
  A conservative AI safety group is calling for the U.S. to implement tighter restrictions on advanced chip sales to China and limit the development of "vastly superhuman AI" as part of a new framework …
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T16:58:31Z
• Lula used Milei's chainsaw as an example in the final stretch of the campaign against Bolsonaro
  The campaign team of Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, used Javier Milei's chainsaw policy as an example in the final stretch of the campaign ahead of the presidential runoff against Fl�…
  La Nacion latam 2026-10-16T16:58:16Z
• Brent crude oil tops $109 per barrel for first time since September 15
  As of 07:34 p.m. Moscow time, the price of Brent crude grew by 3.18% and reached $109.29 per barrel
  TASS russia 2026-10-16T16:58:03Z
• Judge Threatens Trump With Sanctions to Testify in BBC Lawsuit
  A judge threatened to sanction President Donald Trump for failing to sit for a mandatory deposition in the $10 billion defamation suit he filed against the British Broadcasting Corp.
  Bloomberg us 2026-10-16T16:57:06Z
• Brown, Acton both up 6 points in Ohio races: poll
  A new poll of the Ohio Senate and gubernatorial races shows Democrats ahead in both contests. In the Senate race, a Bowling Green State University (BGSU) poll found former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) ahead…
  The Hill us 2026-10-16T16:57:05Z
• Sally Rooney can’t sell her books in UK over support for Palestine Action
  We asked students what they think.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-10-16T16:54:49Z
• Noboa formalizes a new curfew in five provinces of Ecuador starting November 1, 2026
  Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa formalized a new curfew that will begin at 00:00 on Sunday, November 1, and will be applied for ten days in five provinces of the Coastal region. The decision, adopte…
  Infobae latam 2026-10-16T16:53:41Z
• The not-so-secret vulnerability in Ukraine’s drone arsenal? Chinese technology
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:34Z
• Pickle power
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Time-honored
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Warsh optimistic about US resilience
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Nuclear power option still under consideration: Lai
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Global Tek forecasts double-digit growth
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• China proposes AI export curbs to manage security
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Now you sea it
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• EDITORIAL: Pregnancy and migrant care
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Comparing ‘waves’ as Taipei race nears end
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• No trade in obedience to Beijing
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• EDITORIAL CARTOON
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Europe’s big election season could change everything
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Scientists under pressure to delay key report
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Why Europe just cannot quit the US
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Riyadh attacks disrupt events
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• South Africa looks for European cup win after losses
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Toyota to turn all 50 models into software-defined vehicles by 2030
  Nikkei asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Infantino offers apology, but 'no answers' for FFE
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Yamal dazzles in league, earns praise from team
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Haas choose Camara, dash hopes of Doohan return
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• All out
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• US, Myanmar hold more talks: sources
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Teen shooter kills four at Oregon elementary school
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Trump’s new press secretary admits failing bar exam
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Newly identified green star leaves astronomers amazed
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Manila protests Chinese envoy's 'threat' of force
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Artificial intelligence cracks centuries-old ciphers
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Where there's friction, there's fire
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:33Z
• Legislature passes NHI senior subsidies
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Economic growth to be highest in 39 years: CIER
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Chinese student deported for targeting President Lai
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• EU leaders rally around Zelenskiy
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Indonesia stocks sink on MSCI downgrade warning
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Appliance repair focus of ministry voucher program
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Taiwan to donate rice to 17 nations:agriculture ministry
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Official urges air travelers to manage time
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• Four detained over theft of an armored vehicle
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z
• ‘Kinmen’ approved as name for 1km asteroid
  Taipei Times asia 2026-10-16T16:52:32Z