Americas News

Uruguay's moderate election race bucks trend of regional political divides

Unlike sharp right-left divides in Argentina, Brazil or Mexico, Uruguay's political arena sees a significant overlap between the major conservative and liberal coalitions

Biden bemoans 'appalling surge' in anti-Semitism amid Gaza war

The Department of Justice probing and prosecuting anti-semitic hate crimes, says US President

Nasa astronaut released from hospital after return from ISS

The four-member Crew-8 mission splashed down off the coast of Florida on Friday after nearly eight months aboard the orbital laboratory

Beyonce boosts Harris at abortion rights rally in Texas

The Grammy-winning diva introduces Harris to over 20,000 roaring supporters in the Texas metropolis of Houston, Beyonce's hometown

Michelle Obama backs Harris in Michigan, where Trump courts Muslim vote

Trump appeals to Muslim voters in Michigan, pledges peace in the Middle East; Michigan's early voting sees 19.5% turnout, mostly absentee ballots

Conspiracy theories and threats: The new reality in US elections

More than a third of Americans harbour doubts about the integrity of the electoral system, show polls

Piastri, Norris set Mexico practice pace as Verstappen struggles

Piastri clocked a best lap in one minute and 16.492 seconds to outpace the title-chasing Norris by 0.059 ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz

At least 24 dead in Mexico road accident: Officials

The accident occurred when a container filled with corn fell off the truck, causing the bus to overturn

5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Guatemala coast

The temblor was felt in nearby villages and towns, but there were no reports of injuries or serious damage

Beyonce endorses Kamala Harris for president as US elections day looms

Celebrities like Julia Roberts, Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and Usher are also supporting Harris