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How failed socialist utopia ties Australia to Paraguay

World Cup opponents Australia and Paraguay have a unique connection through a bid to create a socialist utopia in the South American country, 130 years ago.

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New Zealand defender Tim Payne signs for Paraguay's Olimpia

Tim Payne, a New Zealand defender, will play for Club Olimpia in Paraguay. Payne gained viral fame after a soccer influencer highlighted him. This led to interest from clubs across South America. He has signed a one-year deal with Olimpia. Payne expressed excitement about testing himself in top South American…

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AION UT Posts 60% Month-on-Month Growth in May, Becoming the Fastest-Growing Chinese EV Hatchback

GUANGZHOU, China, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global momentum of the AION UT continued to build in May 2026, with monthly sales reaching 3,331 units – a 60% increase month-on-month – making it the fastest-growing Chinese-brand electric hatchback in its segment.Since its global debut in 2025, the AION UT…

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James Rodriguez Enters Farewell World Cup Dance As Last of a Dying Breed

The Colombian maverick established his World Cup legacy in 2014 and is one of the last remaining classic South American No. 10’s.

Sports Illustrated

The ‘ginormous’ cat-killer fungus spreading across South America

Pathogenic fungi may even tolerate high body temperatures, scientists warn

The Independent UK

"We're definitely going to be in Europe. We're definitely going to be in South America, and Australia, and the US." Faith No More bassist Bill Gould confirms that the band will return in 2027

Expect the first Faith No More live shows in 10 years to be announced imminently

Metal Hammer

Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisis

Global freshwater sources are alarmingly diminishing, with satellite images revealing 10 critical locations experiencing severe water loss. From South America's Parana River to Uzbekistan's Aral Sea, continental drying, driven by climate change and unsustainable practices, is impacting millions and threatening ecosystems. This urgent crisis demands immediate attention and action.

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Who Is Enner Valencia? Get to Know Ecuador's Captain and Record Goalscorer at FIFA World Cup 2026

Enner Valencia, Ecuador's all-time leading scorer, has been pivotal in international tournaments, showcasing leadership and scoring prowess. His career spans club football in South America, Mexico, and Europe.

International Business Times UK

US-Venezuela operation kills leader of Tren de Aragua gang

CARACAS - The leader of the transnational gang Tren de Aragua was killed in a joint operation by the United States and Venezuela, authorities in the South American nation said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more

On This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission that led to the first woman in space, the end of the Falklands War and the approval of the Stars and Stripes. The date also saw…

The Economic Times

Yellow Fever Colombia 2026 Outbreak: 76 Dead Since 2024 with Case Fatality Rate Exceeding 70 Percent as CDC Issues Active Level 2 Travel Notice

Yellow fever in Colombia has killed 76 people since 2024, with case fatality rates exceeding 40–70% in some periods. 35 cases and 18 deaths in 2026 alone. Venezuela also reports an active outbreak. CDC Level 2 travel notice covers Colombia and South America. Here is what travelers need to know.

Medical Daily

USA's Ruthlessness Beat South America's Hesitation in World Cup Opener

USMNT routs Paraguay 4-1 in 2026 World Cup opener behind Balogun's brace. We break down USA's strength, the lapse rivals will exploit, and who'll score next.

Latin Times

Why World Cup stage will see Luis Diaz claim Lionel Messi’s crown of South America’s best player

Having found a new level since signing for Bayern from Liverpool, the Colombia star might be one of the World Cup’s biggest stars

The Independent UK

Adani Ports bags 10-year contract for Argentina’s first LNG export project

Adani Ports has secured a significant 10-year contract for Argentina's first liquefied natural gas export project. This deal, worth an estimated $70 million, marks Adani's entry into South America. Commercial operations are set to begin in September 2027. The project is poised to boost Argentina's role as a future LNG…

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For gluten-free food, look to other cultures around the world

Letter: Kathryn Monk says nutritious, naturally gluten-free food is widespread in cuisines of Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America

International Business Times

What Argentina and Chile Reveal About the Future of Border Security

South American countries have leaped toward technology-based border control systems to tackle the immigration challenges.

LiveScience

Daddy longlegs may be capturing and devouring frogs in the tropical forests of South America

Daddy longlegs have been observed eating frogs in South America, suggesting that these arachnids may be predators of vertebrates.

Dot Esports

All teams competing at Dota 2 The International 2026: Direct invites and qualifiers

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Shackled, transferred, mocked: woman, 23, says she gave in to deportation after ‘humiliating’ ICE detention

Ana María was happy working in the US with an open asylum case. But after ICE detained her for months, she said she requested to go back to her native country

The Economic Times

196 days, 23 ports, 7 countries: How this ship tried to sneak in Rs 1,150 cr cocaine using ‘unusually long route’ before being caught at Gujarat port

A massive drug haul near Mundra port has exposed a major maritime trafficking operation. Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard intercepted the cargo vessel MV Europe. They seized 115 kg of cocaine valued at nearly ₹1,150 crore. The vessel undertook a 196-day journey from South America. Investigations are ongoing into…

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Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case

A federal judge in Brooklyn has agreed to dismiss charges against a convicted former Fox executive and South American sports media company in a corruption case related to TV rights for international soccer tournaments

The Times of India

World’s cleanest ocean: What makes its 40 million square kilometres so different from the rest of Earth’s waters

Far from the shipping corridors and crowded industrial coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere, the South Atlantic Ocean stretches across a quieter part of the planet. Its waters connect South America with Africa, covering enormous distances where human presence becomes sparse and maritime traffic thins out considerably. That relative isolation has…

The Economic Times

India cancels soymeal export deals, turns to Africa for soybean imports

Indian traders have cancelled 25,000 metric tons of soymeal export contracts. This is the first time since 2021. They have also booked 80,000 tons of imports from African countries. Soaring domestic prices have reversed trade flows. This shift helps North and South American suppliers boost shipments to Asian buyers. African…

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10 National Birds With Shocking Hidden Meanings

Every country has a flag. Every nation has a history. But some countries chose something far more alive to represent their spirit birds. From giant eagles soaring through mountains to colorful peacocks dancing in rain, national birds are not selected randomly. They carry stories of courage, freedom, beauty, survival, and…

The Independent UK

How scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

An elderly British man had arrived at a private hospital in Johannesburg seriously ill, but health workers weren’t sure of the underlying cause

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