Rio's 2026 Carnival honored Black Brazilian authors Conceição Evaristo and Carolina Maria de Jesus with vibrant tributes celebrating their literary and cultural impact.

In 2026, Dubai boosts global investment appeal with 100% foreign ownership, tech growth, and streamlined digital services, drawing founders worldwide.

Lt.-Cmdr. R. becomes first woman to command an IDF naval missile boat, a milestone in combat role integration.

The EU is set to provisionally implement its 25-year-old trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc, despite French opposition and legal challenges, to boost exports and diversify supply chains.

Bolivia’s ex-leader returns after seven weeks missing, sparking speculation over his health and political influence.

Epstein’s emails reveal years of social ties with Venezuela’s elite, but no criminal links proven.

Lanús vs. Flamengo kick off the 2026 Recopa Sudamericana, with Lanús chasing its first title and Flamengo aiming to dominate.

Hundreds of athletes competed in Halifax’s first National Karate Championships since 2018, serving as a qualifier for the Pan American Championships.

Peruvian interim President José Jerí was ousted on Feb. 17, 2026, over corruption allegations tied to secret meetings with Chinese executives.

In 2026, 158 giant tortoises with Floreana ancestry were released on their native island, ending their extinction in the wild and restoring a key species.