Central and South America

Bombing at Peruvian nightclub injures 33, including minors

At least five of the injured were in serious condition, authorities say.

10:00am

Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, February 23, 2026.

Spanish government denies cooperation with US in Middle East

Moments after a White House spokesperson said the Spanish government in Madrid had agreed to help the US, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares came out and flatly denied that the European government had changed its position.

Thu, Mar 5

A funeral worker opens the door of a car carrying the remains of who authorities identified as the late Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho,".

Mexican cartel leader El Mencho buried in golden casket

Dozens accompanied the funeral procession, many carrying black umbrellas on a sunny day and with a band playing Mexican regional music known as banda.

Tue, Mar 3

Immigrant families settle in for the night at the Holding Institute in Laredo, Texas.

Worms in food, lights on 24/7: Life in a Texas detention centre

ICE has booked more than 3800 children into detention during the first nine months of the new Trump administration.

Sun, Mar 1

The Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto.

Death toll rises to 22 after Bolivia cargo plane crash sends bills scattering

The military plane was carrying 18 tonnes of new banknotes when it crashed, damaging about a dozen vehicles.

Sun, Mar 1

Bombing at Peruvian nightclub injures 33, including minors

At least five of the injured were in serious condition, authorities say.

10:00am

Spanish government denies cooperation with US in Middle East

Thu, Mar 5

Mexican cartel leader El Mencho buried in golden casket

Dozens accompanied the funeral procession, many carrying black umbrellas on a sunny day and with a band playing Mexican regional music known as banda.

Tue, Mar 3

Worms in food, lights on 24/7: Life in a Texas detention centre

ICE has booked more than 3800 children into detention during the first nine months of the new Trump administration.

Sun, Mar 1

Death toll rises to 22 after Bolivia cargo plane crash sends bills scattering

The military plane was carrying 18 tonnes of new banknotes when it crashed, damaging about a dozen vehicles.

Sun, Mar 1

People walk on the scene where a plane crashed on a highway in El Alto, Bolivia.

People rush to grab money scattered in fatal Bolivia cargo plane crash

The Hercules C-130 plane was transporting newly printed Bolivian currency when it "landed and veered off the runway" at an airport in El Alto.

Sat, Feb 28

The Cuban national flag flutters in the wind on a flagpole (File image).

Cuba says it killed four people aboard Florida-registered speedboat

It wasn’t immediately known what the boat and its occupants were doing in Cuban waters.

Thu, Feb 26

Vehicles pass a burned car a day after the Mexican army killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," in Guadalajara, Mexico, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Security forces fight with cartel gunmen after Mexican drug lord death

The Mexican army killed the most powerful cartel leader in the country and one of the United States' most wanted fugitives on Monday.

Tue, Feb 24

Troops board the tanker in the Indian Ocean.

US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean

The Trump administration has been seizing tankers as part of its broader efforts to take control of Venezuela's oil.

Mon, Feb 16

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025,

US military blasts an alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing 3

Friday’s attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration’s strikes on alleged drug boats to 133 people in at least 38 attacks carried out since early September.

Sat, Feb 14

Juliana Peres Magalhães testifies during the double murder trial for Brendan Banfield in Fairfax County Circuit Court, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Fairfax, Va.

Brazilian au pair jailed over murder plot of US lover's wife

"You do not deserve anything other than incarceration and a life of reflection on what you have done to the victim and his family. May it weigh heavily on your soul," the judge said.

Sat, Feb 14

President Donald Trump tours "Alligator Alcatraz," a new migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility

Migrants languish in dire US detention centres after ICE arrests

Prolonged detention has become more common in US President Donald Trump's second term.

Tue, Feb 10

January 2026

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates, Trump insists on lower

The Federal Reserve left its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.

Thu, Jan 29

Trump pushes back against Democrats' criticism of Maduro raid

"You know, at some point, they should say, 'You know, you did a great job. Thank you. Congratulations.' Wouldn't it be good?" Trump said.

Wed, Jan 7

Maduro's case will revive legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders

He will likely follow the path taken by another Latin American strongman toppled by US forces: Panama's Manuel Noriega.

Mon, Jan 5

NZ 'concerned' by US strikes on Venezuela, Maduro lands in the US

The US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and launched strikes against the South American country, US President Donald Trump says.

Sun, Jan 4

US President Donald Trump and other senior officials watch the operation in Venezuela.

Logan Church: Trump applies 'peace through strength' pledge to Venezuela

In a dramatic overnight raid, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro — a move Trump calls a triumph of “peace through strength,” but critics warn it sets a dangerous global precedent.

Sun, Jan 4

December 2025

How Donald Trump's peace agreements are also business deals

Analysis: The Trump administration has signed several mineral access agreements and negotiated bilateral arrangements.

December 14, 2025

Injury crisis leaves Black Caps scrambling for bowling options

Kristian Clarke of the Northern Districts becomes the latest uncapped player to join the squad after Canterbury's Michael Rae was called up yesterday.

December 8, 2025

Dwane Herbert is presented with the bronze medal at the Spearfishing World Championships in Brazil.

Kiwi spearfisher lives out dream with podium finish at World Champs

Foreign fish and dirty water were no match for Dwane Herbert who became the first NZ man to get a medal at the Spearfishing World Championships.

December 6, 2025

November 2025

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport.

Aircraft carrier in Caribbean as US builds military presence

When asked Monday what he meant when he said Maduro wants to talk, Donald Trump simply said: "What does it mean? You tell me, I don't know".

November 17, 2025

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 07, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

'It's pretty frustrating': Lawson qualifies 17th for Brazil GP sprint

The Kiwi driver failed to set a second lap time during sprint qualifying and was eliminated during the first round.

November 8, 2025

F1: Lawson deemed not at fault for Mexico GP marshal incident

The statement from Formula 1's governing body comes after Mexican racing authorities suggested Lawson was to blame for the incident.

November 1, 2025

October 2025

F1: Lawson's future remains unclear as Red Bull delays driver decision

Red Bull's senior adviser had previously stated the decision would be made during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend at the end of October.

October 28, 2025

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico

F1: Lawson retires from Mexican GP as Norris cruises to victory

The result comes at an unfortunate time for Lawson, who is set to have his future decided in the sport next week.

October 27, 2025