Why are right-wing parties gaining ground in Latin America?
Several recent elections have strengthened conservative forces across parts of Latin America.
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Argentine VP calls England ‘pirates’ ahead of World Cup semifinal clash
Argentina vice president's remarks made ahead of the World Cup semifinal against England and amid sovereignty dispute.
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Palestinians held a funeral for a father, a mother and their six-year-old daughter killed in an Israeli air attack.
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Atlanta police gear up for trouble at England vs Argentina World Cup match
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A pro-government militia said it intercepted a boat carrying ‘weapon-making equipment for the Houthis’ in Yemen.
Trump urges ICE to keep using traffic stops after deadly incidents
US president backs tactic despite agency announcing temporary pause after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine.
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LIVE: England vs Argentina – FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal
Live coverage and text updates as England and Argentina renew one of football's great rivalries in the semifinal.
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The defeat of the 2016 coup attempt helped usher in a decade of greater diplomatic, economic and military power.
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The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
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Iraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
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Far-right Israeli lawmaker raids Palestinian school and threatens shutdown
Israel’s education committee head stormed a school in Jerusalem, vowing to shut it down over Palestinian symbols.
Protest in Pakistan’s Kashmir stalls after nine killed in clashes
At least 28 people have been killed since protests began in June, as the region braces for a major protest march.
Spain’s Oscar-winning actor raises Palestine flag at World Cup match
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The US has expended a significant number of munitions since the war began in February.
Utah man arrested after allegedly targeting Muslim kiosk worker in stabbing
Rights groups condemn the attack and warn against recent anti-immigration rhetoric.
Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?
It might in the short term, but not in the long term.
Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
One child survives hit on Deir el-Balah home as Israel escalates attacks across territory despite October 'ceasefire'.