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The Latest Breaking News from South America

‘Awful reality’: Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu

The Australian government has committed A$95 million to fight a virulent strain of bird flu wreaking havoc globally.

The Conversation

“If you’re a Maiden fan you’re like family. You’ve been with us on a long ride”: How Iron Maiden conquered the parts of the planet where other metal bands feared to tread

In 2011, Metal Hammer boarded Ed Force One to join Iron Maiden in South America for scenes of madness, mayhem and pisco sour

Metal Hammer

Awash in oil money, Guyana promises cash, free tuition and other perks ahead of election

The president of Guyana has announced several perks ahead of next year’s general elections, including free college tuition and a one-time cash payment of nearly $1,000 for every household in the oil-rich South American country

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Five men convicted for smuggling £184million of cocaine hidden in banana boxes following Tottenham police raid

The Met said the cocaine smuggled from South America could have made up ‘many millions’ of drug deals

Evening Standard

Weather tracker: tail end of Hurricane Kirk to bring gusts and rain to Europe

Hurricane activity is strong in Atlantic while months of below-average rainfall in South America leads to drought

The Guardian - UK

Meet the man with one leg hiking a South American volcano for a good cause

'It's tough, I'm not going to lie.'

Newcastle Herald

Annular solar eclipse 2024 wows skywatchers with 'ring of fire' over Easter Island & South America (videos, photos)

On Wednesday (Oct. 2), an annular eclipse swept over the Pacific Ocean, Chile, and Argentina, wowing skywatchers who were on hand to catch the "ring of fire" in all of its glory.

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Watch live: A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse has begun over Easter Island

The Oct. 2 partial solar eclipse, known as an annular or "ring of fire" eclipse, is about to begin over Easter Island and South America. Watch it for free right here.

LiveScience

‘The Earth is crying out for help’: as fires decimate South America, smoke shrouds its skies

Huge tracts of land have burned from largely man-made blazes in Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil and other countries, with people suffocating from its fallout

The Guardian - US

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is taking place in South America and the Pacific. Here’s how eclipses happen

An annular eclipse, sometimes known as a “ring of fire” eclipse, is taking place on October 2. It will be visible from Argentina and Chile, while a partial eclipse will be seen in parts of the Pacific, other parts of South America and from Antarctica.

The Conversation

Moth species found in Wales travelled 4,500 miles from South American jungle

A species of moth has been discovered inside a home in Wales, thousands of miles from its native habitat.

The Independent UK

A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is set to thrill skywatchers over South America and the Pacific

A maximum annular eclipse or “ring of fire” is due to be seen in Argentina and Chile on October 2 2024 at about 18:46 UTC. A partial annular eclipse will be seen in other parts of South America, the Pacific and Antarctica. The annular eclipse is the poorer, but arguably…

The Conversation

New Motorcycle YouTube Adventure Series Wants to Rival 'Long Way' Documentary

Klim recently launched Ride To The End on YouTube, which is a travel-adventure video series documenting the travels through South America. Here's what you need to know.

RideApart

Why South America Is Burning

A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Reunion gigs have never been hotter or more lucrative, but have we already hit the peak?

The big comeback is making a big comeback. Having owned the culture section news cycle — and your gobby uncle’s wallet — for weeks, the Oasis reunion is now expanding into North America, Asia, Australia and South America, en route to a rumoured £400 million rake-in. Meanwhile, rap metal titans…

Zenger

New ‘Alien’ Worm Species Invades Southern US, Originating From South America‌ ‌

Researchers identify Amaga pseudobama, a worm resembling Obama nungara, sparking concerns of invasion in multiple states.‌

France 24

In Peru, residents concerned at impact of Chinese-funded mega port in Chancay

In the Peruvian town of Chancay, located around 100 kilometres north of the capital Lima, construction is currently underway on a "mega port", intended to be South America's largest hub for the transport of goods. China is Peru's largest trading partner and the main investor in the project, which is…

International Business Times

Amazon Forest Loses Area The Size Of Germany And France, Fueling Fires

The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined to deforestation in four decades, fueling drought and record wildfires across South America, experts said Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America

Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure

International Business Times

Three Activists Risking Their Lives For The Planet

Almost 200 environmental activists were murdered last year, with the toll especially heavy in South America, according to rights group Global Witness.

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Human Rights Watch Urges Latin America To Improve Migrant Protections

Human Rights Watch report highlights challenges faced by Haitian and Venezuelan migrants in South America, urging Latin American governments to enhance pro...

The Times of India

James Rodriguez leads Colombia to stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina in FIFA World Cup qualifier

James Rodriguez helped Colombia secure a 2-1 win against Argentina in a South American qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday. Rodriguez scored the winning goal from the penalty spot in the 60th minute, taking Colombia to second place in the qualifiers with 16 points from eight games.…

The Guardian - US

Sex ed Paraguay-style: condoms are unsafe, silence on LGBTQ+ people

Country awash with teenage pregnancies to launch new school curriculum on sex – but is it worse than none at all?

Latin Times

USCIS will open the first ever field office in South America

Quito, Ecuador, will become only the sixth city in Latin America to host a USCIS office after Guatemala City, Mexico City, Havana, San Salvador and Tegucigalpa

Salon

Capybaras: Symbol of green resistance

Climate change and a lack of predators has moved capybaras into suburbs and gardens. Are they pests or heroes?

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