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The long shadow of Argentina’s dictatorship: she wasn’t who she thought she was – neither was her father | Meaghan Beatley
By Meaghan Beatley

A young activist thought her father’s disapproval of her leftwing views was purely political. Then one evening, a kiss goodbye sent her on a remarkable journey that continues today

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/aug/20/long-shadow-argentinas-dictatorship-she-was-not-who-she-thought-she-was-neither-was-her-father

#Argentina #Worldnews #Americas #Activism #Protest #Socialhistory #Society #Family #TheGuardian #MeaghanBeatley

The threatening thaw: climate professor on heatwave risks to tipping point of permafrost
By Jonathan Watts

Prof Gustaf Hugelius warns wildfires could accelerate release of methane and carbon as vast regions approach irreversible thresholds

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/20/tipping-points-heatwaves-wildfires-permafrost-climate-crisis

#Environment #Greenhousegasemissions #Climatecrisis #Ice #Worldnews #Alaska #Canada #Russia #Europe #Science #Americas #USnews #TheGuardian #JonathanWatts

Amid a total oil blockade imposed by the U.S. — resulting in nationwide blackouts, medicine shortages, and disruptions to hospital operations — Cuba is transitioning away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy.

Over 2,500 photovoltaic parks have been inaugurated across the country, a 96% increase over those built this time last year.

#Cuba #Blockade #USpol #Americas #Energy #PV #SolarEnergy

‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN? https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/aug/19/who-is-woman-vying-first-caribbean-head-un-carolyn-rodrigues-birkett #Caribbean #UnitedNations #WorldNews #Guyana #Americas #ClimateCrisis #Environment #ReparationsAndReparativeJustice

‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN?
By Natricia Duncan

If elected, Guyanese politician, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett wants to prioritise climate issues and restore the United Nations as a force for good

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/aug/19/who-is-woman-vying-first-caribbean-head-un-carolyn-rodrigues-birkett

#Caribbean #UnitedNations #Worldnews #Guyana #Americas #Climatecrisis #Environment #Reparationsandreparativejustice #TheGuardian #NatriciaDuncan

Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend
By Tiago Rogero South America correspondent

Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/fernando-cerimedo-adviser-far-right-latin-american-leaders-arrested-allegedly-plotting-kill-girlfriend

#Bolivia #Argentina #Thefarright #Americas #Worldnews #JavierMilei #JairBolsonaro #TheGuardian #TiagoRogeroSouthAmericacorrespondent

Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/fernando-cerimedo-adviser-far-right-latin-american-leaders-arrested-allegedly-plotting-kill-girlfriend #Bolivia #Argentina #TheFarRight #Americas #WorldNews #JavierMilei #JairBolsonaro

Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician
By Tiago Rogero South America correspondent

Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/activist-forced-out-of-us-after-criticising-trump-aligned-colombian-politician

#Colombia #USnews #Americas #Worldnews #Protest #ProtestUS #TheGuardian #TiagoRogeroSouthAmericacorrespondent

Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/19/activist-forced-out-of-us-after-criticising-trump-aligned-colombian-politician #Colombia #UsNews #Americas #WorldNews #Protest #ProtestUs

Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project
By Uwa Ede-Osifo

US president delays 50% tariffs by three days, and says contentious oil project ‘may be awoken from the grave’

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-delay-canada-tariffs-keystone-xl-oil-pipeline

#Trumptariffs #Canada #MarkCarney #DonaldTrump #Tariffs #Business #USpolitics #USnews #Worldnews #Americas #TheGuardian #UwaEdeOsifo

Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/trump-delay-canada-tariffs-keystone-xl-oil-pipeline #TrumpTariffs #Canada #MarkCarney #DonaldTrump #UsNews #UsPolitics #WorldNews #Americas #Tariffs

‘We humans are inept at taking care of baby animals’: why well-fed orphan bears die in the wild
By Rebecca Ratcliffe

Scientists surprised to find all but two of 12 grizzlies were dead within a year of ‘feelgood’ release, unable to sustain their high-calorie diet and inclined to approach humans

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/orphan-bears-die-in-the-wild-grizzlies

#Animals #Wildlife #Conservation #Canada #Americas #Environment #Worldnews #Rewilding #TheGuardian #RebeccaRatcliffe

How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
By Natricia Duncan in Kingston

Right for people of African descent to return to continent is key pillar of global push for reparatory justice from colonisers

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/aug/18/how-slavery-reparations-could-make-yearning-return-africa-reality

#Reparationsandreparativejustice #Jamaica #Ghana #Africa #Americas #Caribbean #Worldnews #TheGuardian #NatriciaDuncaninKingston

🏷️ #USA #Americas #ForeignPolicy #WesternHemisphere #Visa #Dominance #LatinAmerica

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Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/16/lula-brazil-president-fourth-term-jair-flavio-bolsonaro #Brazil #LuizIncioLulaDaSilva #JairBolsonaro #Americas #WorldNews

Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way
By Tom Phillips in São Bernardo do Campo

President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/16/lula-brazil-president-fourth-term-jair-flavio-bolsonaro

#Brazil #LuizIncioLuladaSilva #JairBolsonaro #Americas #Worldnews #TheGuardian #TomPhillipsinSoBernardodoCampo

Hurricane Lala nears Hawaii’s Big Island​, governor warns

Lala, formerly a tropical storm, strengthened into a hurricane as it approached the Big Island of Hawaii, US weather officials said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Americas #Hawaii #HurricaneLala #environment Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: Keep up with the latest news from around the world: Follow Reuters on Facebook: Follow Reuters on X: Follow Reuters on Instagram:

http://fllics.com/en/video/hurricane-lala-nears-hawaiis-big-island-governor-warns/

Canadian airline WestJet agrees to settle flight attendants’ sexual harassment class action
By Olivia Bowden in Toronto

Female staff alleged company failed to maintain safe workplace, after allegations of sexual assault against pilot

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/12/canadian-airline-westjet-settle-flight-attendants-sexual-harassment-class-action

#Canada #Sexualharassment #Airtransport #Airlineindustry #Worldnews #Business #Americas #TheGuardian #OliviaBowdeninToronto

Former Mexican governor charged in case of 43 students who vanished in 2014
By Oscar Lopez

Ángel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/12/former-mexican-governor-charged-in-case-of-43-students-who-vanished-in-2014

#Mexico #Americas #Worldnews #TheGuardian #OscarLopez

BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration
By Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

Move will be one of first large-scale foreign investments in country since US ousted leader Nicolás Maduro in January

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/14/bp-offshore-gasfield-venezuela-donald-trump

#BP #Venezuela #Gas #Business #Oilandgascompanies #Energyindustry #UKnews #DonaldTrump #USnews #Worldnews #Americas #Fossilfuels #Trumpadministration #TheGuardian #JillianAmbroseEnergycorrespondent

Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors
By Olivia Bowden in Toronto

Grifols, which runs private chain of clinics, to temporarily stop taking donations after new government investigation

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/canadian-plasma-clinics-pause-collections-after-deaths-of-donors-grifols

#Canada #Health #Americas #Society #Worldnews #TheGuardian #OliviaBowdeninToronto

Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules
By Olivia Bowden

Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/ontario-free-to-axe-toronto-bike-lanes-regions-top-court-rules

#Toronto #Canada #Cycling #Americas #Worldnews #TheGuardian #OliviaBowden

Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/ontario-free-to-axe-toronto-bike-lanes-regions-top-court-rules #Toronto #Canada #Cycling #Americas #WorldNews

Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/14/canadian-plasma-clinics-pause-collections-after-deaths-of-donors-grifols #Canada #Health #Americas #Society #WorldNews

BP to develop offshore gasfield in Venezuela with firms linked to Trump administration https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/14/bp-offshore-gasfield-venezuela-donald-trump #Bp #Venezuela #Gas #Business #OilAndGasCompanies #EnergyIndustry #UkNews #DonaldTrump #UsNews #WorldNews #Americas #FossilFuels #TrumpAdministration

Wing and a prayer: how probiotics might save bat species from a killer fungus https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/13/biodiversity-bat-species-fungus-disease-canada-alaska-white-nose-syndrome #GlobalDevelopment #Wildlife #Conservation #Environment #Canada #Americas #WorldNews #Animals #Biology #Science #Fungi #Mammals #InfectiousDiseases #Microbiology #Alaska #UsNews #Wildfires

‘Everyone is scared’: flood-hit Porto Alegre braces for another El Niño https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/13/porto-alegre-brazil-2024-floods-el-nino-climate-crisis-injustice #ElNioSouthernOscillation #GlobalDevelopment #Flooding #Brazil #ExtremeWeather #WorldNews #Americas #Environment #ClimateCrisis