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Genomic study reveals third migration wave into South America

A new study published in Nature has identified a previously unknown third wave of human migration into South America and the Caribbean.

28 Apr 2026-14:40
US sends first batch of deportees to DR Congo

Fifteen individuals, reportedly from South America, who were deported from the US, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

18 Apr 2026-14:29
Two US Navy ships collide during refueling operation

Two U.S. Navy vessels collided during a refueling operation in waters near South America.

12 Feb 2026-16:30
French farmers block Paris roads over Mercosur deal

French farmers launched early-morning road blockades across Paris to protest the European Union’s pending trade deal with South American nations and the government’s handling of a cattle disease outbreak.

08 Jan 2026-13:59
Paraguay secures up to $50B from X8 Cloud for AI data center

09 Dec 2025-21:48
U.S. deploys aircraft carrier off South America, escalating tensions

The U.S. military is deploying an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday. This move marks the latest escalation of military presence in a region where the Trump administration has recently intensified rapid strikes against boats it accuses of trafficking drugs.

25 Oct 2025-00:04
Miami airport eyes new nonstop routes to Tokyo, Riyadh, Asuncion, and Singapore

Miami International Airport (MIA) is considering adding nonstop flights to Tokyo, Riyadh, Asuncion, and Singapore.

17 Oct 2025-13:21
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes off South American tip

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Thursday in the Drake Passage, the waters between South America and Antarctica.

22 Aug 2025-09:16
African Union endorses 'Correct the Map' campaign to address Mercator projection distortion

The African Union (AU) has thrown its support behind a campaign urging governments and international organizations to move away from the centuries-old Mercator map in favor of one that accurately reflects Africa’s size.

15 Aug 2025-12:25
Deadly cold wave sweeps Argentina, Chile, Uruguay

A powerful polar air mass has plunged Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay into record-breaking cold, resulting in at least 15 fatalities.

04 Jul 2025-11:28

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