Six dead and thousands displaced as heavy rains batter northeast Brazil At least six people have died and thousands were forced from their homes in the Brazilian states of Pernambuco and Paraiba following two days of intense storms. Isabel Moreno
USACH Academic Vice-Rector warns of budget silence regarding PACE program for 2027 Dr. Leonora Mendoza Espínola warns that the 2027 budget recommendations overlook the Higher Education Access Program (PACE), threatening student retention for historically excluded groups. pexels
Low turnout in PDG internal elections highlights disconnect between Chilean voters and political parties Only about 1,000 members participated in the Partido de la Gente internal elections, despite a registered voter base of 42,000. pexels
Santiago Governor Claudio Orrego calls for political reconciliation at book relaunch Santiago Governor Claudio Orregos issued a tribute to former President Patricio Aylwin during a private book relaunch at the National Library. pexels
New Canadian citizenship law triggers surge in American applications A change to Canada's citizenship-by-descent rules has led to a massive influx of applicants from the United States seeking to claim ancestry-based passports. pexels
Pimps in France using TikTok 'rose seller' ads to recruit minors into prostitution An investigation by France 2 via France 24 reveals that pimps are using coded TikTok advertisements for 'rose sellers' to lure young girls into sex work. pexels
US State Department to issue Trump-themed 'patriot passports' The US State Department will release a limited-edition passport featuring President Donald Trump's portrait to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Man arrested after two Jewish men stabbed in north London Police used a taser to detain a suspect in Golders Green following a knife attack that left two people injured.
Chile enters second phase of 40-hour workweek as labor disputes erupt over new DT rulings The second phase of Chile's 40-hour law has taken effect, reducing the weekly workweek from 44 to 42 hours amid political friction over labor authority rulings.
Authorities believe gunman targeted Trump at White House Correspondents' Dinner Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that investigators believe the suspect intended to target President Donald Trump and administration officials during the event.
Chilean lawmakers request audit into 2025 budget closure irregularities Renovación Nacional deputies have filed a formal complaint with the Comptroller General regarding a potential maneuver to shift 2025 fiscal obligations into 2026.
Pig imitation contest in Tartu highlights Estonian farming crisis A quirky pig imitation competition held at an agricultural fair in Tartu aims to draw attention to the struggles facing Estonia's pig farming sector.
