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Outbreak of insect-borne illness in South America linked with fatalities – as first-ever cases confirmed in Europe

Health officials have issued a warning to travellers after 19 cases of the insect-borne illness Oropouche virus were confirmed for the first time ever in Europe. Those who had tested positive for the virus had recently returned from holiday in Cuba and Brazil.

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Soho House’s beloved home-from-home concept lands in fun-loving, hard-working São Paulo

Soho House São Paulo is the brand's first foothold in South America, occupying a historic corner of the Brazil mega-metropolis

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Pantanal waterway project would destroy a ‘paradise on Earth’, scientists warn

The South American wetland, which falls within Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay, would be vulnerable to biome loss and increased wildfires

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Pilot Identified In Fatal South American Air Disaster

Tragic air disaster in Brazil claims 62 lives, including pilot. Investigation ongoing to determine cause of the crash.

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How Boston mobster Whitey Bulger helped with the escape from Alcatraz

The 1962 escape from Alcatraz by three prisoners immediately became the stuff of legend – and quickly film – that has never been fully explained. A new book about brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who planned the caper to freedom with a third felon, claims the trio survived and made…

The Independent UK

DNA on weapons implicates ex-U.S. Green Beret in attempted Venezuelan coup, federal officials say

Federal investigators say they have uncovered the DNA of a former U.S. Green Beret on some of the 60 automatic weapons he allegedly smuggled from Florida to South America as part of a failed 2020 coup attempt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The Independent UK

An aid worker's airport disappearance stirs fear of repression following disputed Venezuela election

A Venezuelan aid worker’s arrest while catching an international flight has cast a spotlight on the climate of fear and repression engulfing the South American nation in the wake of its disputed presidential election

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Toulon offer banned Jaminet chance for redemption after racist video

Toulon rugby club chiefs offered a lifeline on Tuesday to their disgraced player Melvyn Jaminet, who was thrown out of France's tour of South America lin July for posting a video online that contained racially offensive remarks.

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“I’m sure our paths will cross”: Sammy Hagar on whether we’ll ever see Wolfgang Van Halen join the Best Of All Worlds tour

Hagar hopes to take the tour to South America and Europe, which could increase the chances of a Wolfgang guest spot in the future

Guitar World

Five Things To Know About Venezuela

Venezuela, the once-prosperous South American country now scarred by years of economic ruin and political repression, holds elections on July 28, with authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro seeking a third term.

International Business Times

Forced to emigrate, Venezuelans living abroad hope for change — and to eventually return home

The prolonged economic and political instability in Venezuela has forced millions of Venezuelans to leave over the past decade, quashing many of their dreams and leaving many wondering if they’ll ever return to what was once South America’s most prosperous country

The Independent UK

Ten Migrants Drown Crossing Darién Gap In Panama

Ten migrants drowned in the Darién Gap tragedy, emphasizing the dangers faced by those seeking passage from South America to Central America.

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US Official Says Migrant Deportations From Panama 'Imminent'

Deportation flights from Panama for undocumented US-bound migrants who have crossed the lawless Darien jungle from South America are expected to start imminently, a US official said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Steak is off the menu for Argentinians as the country’s austerity policies bite

“Was the steak and wine as good as I’ve heard?” Undeniably the most common question I’m asked when I return from Argentina. And while my answer is – obviously – yes, the question is asked with good reason. The association with beef and steakhouses (parrillas in Spanish) and world-class malbecs…

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Ancient Humans Butchered Armadillo-like Animal 20,000 Years Ago In Argentina‌Humans Butchered Giant Armadillo-like Mammals 21,000 Years Ago‌

Study reveals evidence of early human exploitation of large mammals, challenging established timelines in South America.‌ The fossils were discovered in the Pampean region of Argentina. ‌

Homes & Gardens

Naturals, neutrals, vibrant artworks and vintage classics make a strong statement in this modernist home

A dated Texas ranch is revitalized with striking interior design features and South American midcentury modern classics

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Biggest clubs in South America

South America is home to some of the world's most famous football clubs. Here, a look at the biggest teams from across the continent...

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South American greats who never won the Copa America

A closer look at some of the biggest legends in South American football who never got their hands on the Copa America...

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The Independent UK

Chileans confront a homelessness crisis, a first for one of South America's richest countries

The presidential residence of Gabriel Boric, the leftist millennial leader of Chile, shares a street in Santiago, the capital, with a homeless shelter that’s now at full capacity

The Guardian - UK

Why does North America have more tornadoes than South America?

Research suggests contrast in terrain and surface roughness of mountains affects how tornadoes formed

International Business Times

Two France Rugby Players Detained Over Alleged Argentine Sex Assault

Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP. Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in…

LiveScience

Which continent has the most animal species?

The diversity of even the largest animals depends on the smallest factors.

The Independent UK

Panama’s next president meets migrants at the Darien Gap, promises to shut down the perilous route

Panama’s president-elect José Raúl Mulino is visiting the jungle province of Darien, where he was to face one of his biggest challenges: controlling the world’s busiest migration route from South America bound for the United States

The Conversation

‘Authentic’ ayahuasca rituals sought by tourists often ignore Indigenous practices and spiritual grounding

Ayahuasca, a sacred drink made from the stem and leaves of a tree vine, has many names: psychedelic brew, hallucinogenic tea, mood medicine and more. It is even known as a teacher or a healer for its reported ability to help a person turn inward and come into alignment with…

The Independent UK

Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents

A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents

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