U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: April 29, 2026
Today: April 29, 2026

Americas

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks

Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks

Highway bombing in Colombia kills at least 14 amid a ‘wave’ of attacks
Americas|Sports|World

Padres rally past Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City as Miller sets club record for scoreless streak

Ty France homered twice and Gavin Sheets hit a two-run single during a four-run seventh inning as the San Diego Padres rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City

Padres rally past Diamondbacks 6-4 in Mexico City as Miller sets club record for scoreless streak
Americas|Crime|Political|World

An explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists

Authorities in Colombia say that an explosive device on a bus has killed 13 people in the country's southwest region as violence there escalates

An explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists
Americas|Crime|Sports|World

In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe

In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe

In this World Cup host city in Mexico, residents are feeling increasingly unsafe
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
Americas|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle|World

The secret lives of cartel wives: The women behind Latin America’s narco-empires

The secret lives of cartel wives: The women behind Latin America’s narco-empires

The secret lives of cartel wives: The women behind Latin America’s narco-empires
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US

The sovereignty of the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday after an internal Pentagon email suggested

Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US
Americas|Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people Friday

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US appeals court allows Texas to enforce migrant arrest law

A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way for Texas authorities to enforce a Republican-backed state law that would let them arrest and prosecute people

US appeals court allows Texas to enforce migrant arrest law
Americas|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports

Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic

Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick combined for a seven-under 65 in alternate shot play Friday to pull them within one stroke of leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer through two rounds at the Zurich Classic

Fitzpatrick brothers pull within shot of Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic
Americas|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez agreed intelligence-sharing measures to combat

Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting
Americas|Business|Environment|Lifestyle|US|World

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes

Officials say a volunteer firefighter has died battling a wildfire in Florida, while two large fires in Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes

Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter and destruction of 120 Georgia homes
Americas|Crime|World

Florida police arrest man for first-degree murder after fatal beating over $12 debt

Florida police arrest man for first-degree murder after fatal beating over $12 debt

Florida police arrest man for first-degree murder after fatal beating over $12 debt
Americas|Crime|Lifestyle|US

Colombian man arrested after attacking Florida Highway Patrol trooper on I-95 in Martin County

Colombian man arrested after attacking Florida Highway Patrol trooper on I-95 in Martin County

Colombian man arrested after attacking Florida Highway Patrol trooper on I-95 in Martin County
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands

Venezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work,

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
Americas|Crime|World

In El Salvador, shackled prisoners watch their mass trial on a big screen

From inside a Salvadoran mega prison, more than one hundred alleged gang members sit in rows, wrists cuffed and ankles shackled,

In El Salvador, shackled prisoners watch their mass trial on a big screen
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

U.S.

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says

The United States is concerned about some Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S.

U.S. concerned about Chinese infrastructure in Argentina, U.S. security official says
Americas|Crime|US|World

Mexico seeks to ease tensions over deaths of US officials in car crash

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sought to de-escalate tensions with the U.S. on Thursday after the deaths of two

Mexico seeks to ease tensions over deaths of US officials in car crash
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations

The new U.N.-backed international force charged with combating Haiti’s violent gangs has received more pledges than the 5,500 military and police it is seeking, and Chadian troops have already deployed in the capital, Port-au-Prince

Haiti's new UN-backed gang-fighting force exceeds funding expectations
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations
Americas|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Families outraged after no charges filed in Detroit gas station shooting that left three people dead

Families outraged after no charges filed in Detroit gas station shooting that left three people dead

Families outraged after no charges filed in Detroit gas station shooting that left three people dead
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Murder retrial begins in deputy's killing of a Black man entering his grandmother's Ohio home

More than two years after an Ohio judge declared a mistrial, a murder retrial has begun for a former Ohio sheriff’s deputy charged in the December 2020 killing of a Black man

Murder retrial begins in deputy's killing of a Black man entering his grandmother's Ohio home
Americas|Business|Crime|US|World

Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California

Federal authorities say they've arrested nearly two dozen members and associates of the Mexican Mafia during a crackdown across Southern California

Federal authorities arrest 2 dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates in California
Americas|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts

European Union leaders will discuss the bloc's mutual assistance clause at a summit in Cyprus on Thursday, as U.S.

EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Venezuela for key talks on border security and trade with the country's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez

Colombia's leader to visit Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|Sports|World

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup

Houston city officials amended on Wednesday an ordinance that halted cooperation with federal immigration authorities after the Texas governor

Houston amends curbs on ICE cooperation after governor's threat ahead of World Cup
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal

Peru's defense and foreign ministers have resigned after the country's president stalled a $3.5 billion deal for U.S. F-16 fighter jets

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resign after the president stalls US military planes deal
Americas|Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup

Mexico's government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids

Mexico to beef up security at tourist sites after shooting at pyramids in lead up to World Cup
Americas|Crime|World

Mexico's government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation

Mexican authorities continued to contradict themselves over the role of two CIA agents in a counternarcotics operation in northern Mexico and the extent to which Mexico’s federal government was aware of the U.S. involvement in the incident, which has started to ignite tensions with the White House

Mexico's government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation
Americas|Sports|World

Buenos Aires bans stadium confetti after fire sparks panic at River vs Boca

Soccer fans in Argentina's capital city Buenos Aires can no longer throw confetti from the stands

Buenos Aires bans stadium confetti after fire sparks panic at River vs Boca
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe

A Colombian man, who is linked to a woman convicted for the murder of Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe, was arrested in Argentina, Argentine

Argentina arrests Colombian linked to 2025 assassination of senator Uribe
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Peru's Balcazar says payment for F-16 purchase postponed until next government takes power

Peruvian interim President Jose Balcazar said on Wednesday that the payment for a purchase of F-16 aircraft has been postponed until the next government takes power in July.

Peru's Balcazar says payment for F-16 purchase postponed until next government takes power
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home

A Colombian woman deported from the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo under a new agreement with the Trump administration said she was

Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk danger back home
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over

Zelensky tells CNN talks on Ukraine cannot wait until after the war in Iran is over
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats

Tom Barrett tapped into voter frustration over high gas prices as part of his successful 2024 run for Congress in Michigan.

Tables turn as Republicans face gas-price attacks they once used on Democrats
Americas|Europe|Health|Sports|World

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has a concussion

Victor Wembanyama has a concussion after falling face-first to court in loss to Blazers
Americas|Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup

Shooting of tourists at Mexican pyramids shakes country weeks ahead of World Cup
Americas|Crime|Political|World

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members

A Salvadoran court on Tuesday began a collective trial of 486 alleged gang members, one of the biggest mass trials under President Nayib Bukele's

El Salvador holds mass trial for 486 alleged gang members
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams

The Consumer Federation of America has filed a class-action complaint against Meta Platforms alleging that the social-media giant has profited from advertising for

Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned internationally loses bid for third term

Guatemalan Attorney General Consuelo Porras, a leading adversary of President Bernardo Arevalo who has faced international sanctions, is set to

Guatemalan attorney general sanctioned internationally loses bid for third term
Americas|Europe|Interview|Sports|World

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz named Laureus Sportsman of the Year

The 22-year-old Spaniard was honored with the prestigious award in Madrid on Monday and caught up with World Sport's Amanda Davies at the Laureus World Sports Awards

Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz named Laureus Sportsman of the Year
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress

Argentine President Javier Milei said on Tuesday he will send an electoral reform bill to Congress on Wednesday to eliminate mandatory primary elections.

Argentina's Milei will send electoral reform to congress
Americas|Arts|Crime|Travel|World

Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre

The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the deadly 1999 shooting at Columbine High School

Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on

The head of Peru's electoral authority, Piero Corvetto, resigned on Tuesday as pressure grows over the long-delayed results from the country's April 12 general election.

Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on