Americas

From a fledgling colonial rebellion to the world's dominant superpower, the United States has profoundly reshaped global politics, economics, and culture over 250 years of independence.

President Trump announces a grand Republican convention ahead of 2026 midterms, aiming to energize the base and secure congressional control as Democrats mount a fierce opposition.

Mexico stormed into the World Cup Round of 16 by defeating Ecuador, ending a 40-year curse and igniting celebrations across the co-host nation despite adverse weather conditions.

Bayer faces tens of thousands of lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller, with plaintiffs claiming it causes cancer. A recent Supreme Court ruling may offer the chemical giant some protection, but the legal battle is far from over.

Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas reveals she received death threats and racial slurs after her suspension for accidentally striking Caitlin Clark, calling out WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for failing to protect players.

Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, a close ally of Steve Bannon and vocal critic of Beijing, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on fraud and racketeering charges.

Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage-time winner sends Brazil through the World Cup round of 32, sparking wild celebrations in Rio de Janeiro as the Seleção escape a nervy 2-1 victory over Japan in Houston.

A 4.6-magnitude aftershock rattled Caracas and La Guaira five days after deadly twin earthquakes killed over 1,700 people, deepening Venezuela's already severe humanitarian emergency.

A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, prompting residents of a middle-class Caracas neighborhood to take rescue efforts into their own hands, using hand tools to break through rubble in search of survivors.

As Venezuela grapples with earthquake devastation, rare moments of human resilience and solidarity have emerged, offering brief but powerful relief amid widespread destruction and loss.

Stephen Eustaquio's stunning 92nd-minute strike sent Canada into the FIFA World Cup last 16 for the first time ever, defeating South Africa 1-0 in a dramatic group stage finale.

Gracie, a giraffe who escaped from a private Texas ranch, was finally located safe after nearly two weeks missing, following an aerial search by Real County authorities.