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First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?
The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
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Video: War crimes complaint against Israeli sniper filed in Chile
A criminal complaint filed to a Chile court seeks the prosecution of an Israeli Ukrainian ex-sniper who was in Gaza.
Published On 18 Feb 2026
Israeli army sniper in Chile accused of Gaza war crimes could face justice
Rom Kovtun’s social media reveal he was holidaying in country, opening door to ‘universal jurisdiction’ legal jeopardy.
‘Big crisis’: Kast’s immigration agenda brings uncertainty to Chile’s north
In the border city of Arica, Jose Antonio Kast’s election reveals an uneasy relationship between migrants and locals.
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Latin America: In the Shadow of the US | Ep 1 – Coups
US-backed coups reshape Latin America, toppling democracies and fuelling decades of dictatorship, secrecy, and revolt.
Published On 9 Feb 2026
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Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires
Wildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns, killing at least 20 people.
Published On 20 Jan 2026
Firefighters battle a blaze at a house in Lirquen, Chile. [Javier Torres/AP Photo]
Flames billow from burning houses during a wildfire in Concepcion. [Guillermo Salgado/AFP]
Chilean President Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency on January 18 for two southern regions. [Guillermo Salgado/AFP]
Charred remains of destroyed homes in Concepcion. [Raul Bravo/AFP]
Burned vehicles line a road after wildfires swept through residential areas in Lirquen. [Javier Torres/AP Photo]
A resident reacts in front of the charred remains of destroyed homes in Concepcion. [Raul Bravo/AFP]
Residents comfort each other in front of their burned home in Concepcion. [Raul Bravo/AFP]
Burned houses after a fire blazed through the El Olivar neighbourhood in Vina del Mar. [Esteban Felix/AP Photo]
Wildfires burn at sunrise near Lirquen. [Javier Torres/AP Photo]
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Chile forest fire death toll rises to 19 as state of emergency declared
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced a state of emergency in two southern regions.
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What’s behind South America’s shift to the right?
Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades.
Published On 16 Dec 2025
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Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile’s newly elected far-right leader?
The president-elect has vowed to tackle crime and tighten immigration policies.
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Chile elects far-right Jose Antonio Kast as next president
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has won a run-off election to become Chile’s 38th president.
Published On 15 Dec 2025
