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Spain's King Faces the Shadows of History

March 17, 2026

For the first time, Spain’s royal family has openly talked about the country’s colonial past. During a recent visit to Madrid’s archaeology museum, King Felipe VI admitted that colonial laws often failed to protect Indigenous people. He pointed out that forced labor, stolen land, and violence were r

religion

Pope Talks to Journalist Who Questions a Powerful Catholic Group

March 16, 2026

The head of the Catholic Church sat down with a British writer who claims that a well‑known religious community is hiding serious problems. The meeting took place on Monday in the heart of Vatican City. The writer, who has published a book last year about the organization, asked the pope to start an

sports

Mariners Move Forward After WBC Mix‑Up

March 15, 2026

The World Baseball Classic is over, and the Seattle Mariners are eager to focus on the regular season. Randy Wilson says he’s happy to be back with his teammates and wants nothing from the tournament to distract him from winning a World Series. He stresses that the next big goal is March 26, when th

health

Feeling Faith, Feeling Better: How Inner Belief Helps People Beat Stress and Sadness

March 15, 2026

In Brazil, a study checked how strong personal faith is linked to mental well‑being in two groups: people visiting doctors for various problems and the professionals who work there. The researchers looked at 1, 864 participants, asking them about how deeply they felt their faith and measuring levels

politics

Bolsonaro's Health Declines Amid Hospital Stay

March 14, 2026

The former Brazilian president is still in intensive care after a lung infection, but doctors report his kidney health has worsened and inflammation markers are rising. The DF Star hospital in Brasilia confirmed that there is no current plan for him to leave the facility. The 70‑year‑old receives an

sports

Kevin Vallejos: From Batán to the UFC Octagon

March 14, 2026

Kevin Vallejos grew up in Batán, a quiet town near Mar del Plata in Argentina. He began training in mixed‑martial arts when he was 16, just for fun. The idea of fighting in the UFC never crossed his mind at first. In September 2023, he faced Jean Silva on Dana White’s Contender Series. He lost and

politics

Paraguay’s Political Shift: China’s Quiet Push to Replace Taiwan

March 14, 2026

Paraguay, a small landlocked nation with 6. 4 million people, is at the center of a subtle diplomatic tug‑of‑war between Beijing and Taipei. The country’s long‑standing recognition of Taiwan makes it the only South American state still officially allied with Taipei. A change in stance would signal a

finance

Brazil Inflation Forecast Adjusted After Oil Price Surge

March 13, 2026

The Brazilian Finance Ministry has nudged its inflation outlook upward for the current year, citing a rise in expected oil prices linked to tensions between the United States and Israel over Iran. The update comes just before the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting, where officials are weighing w

sports

Crazy Night of Grappling and Chaos in Rio

March 12, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan won a tough match against Muhammad Mokaev in a grappling bout that lasted ten minutes. He used his size and skill to control the fight, grabbing Mokaev’s back and finishing with a rear‑naked choke at 7:46. After the win, Tsarukyan said he still wants to be the top lightweight in t

politics

Brazil’s Vote Showed a Tied Finish Between Lula and Bolsonaro

March 7, 2026

A new poll from Datafolha says that if the final election were held right now, Brazil’s president candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro would finish almost level. The survey reports 46% of people would back Lula, while 43% would choose Flavio. A similar split appears if th