President imposes brazen new rule
Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno has imposed a curfew on the embattled capital in a bid to stymie the violent clashes rocking the city.
South America
‘State of emergency’ over fuel crisis
Violent clashes have broken out after Ecuador declared a “state of emergency” following demonstrations against rising fuel prices.
Ecuador bus crash kills dozens
A BUS in Ecuador has crashed at high speed, killing dozens of people as it collided with a smaller vehicle in an area known as dead man’s curve.
Trump congratulates ‘fascist’ Bolsonaro
DONALD Trump and his right-wing supporters have celebrated the election victory of Brazil’s divisive far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro. Others are appalled.
Man dresses up as mum for driving test
A Brazilian man has been arrested for dressing up as his 60-year-old mother. His plan would’ve worked until this gave him away.
Horrific images of ex-Amazon exec’s wife
Horrific photos reveal the wife of a former Amazon executive was savagely beaten with a baseball bat before her brutal murder. WARNING: Graphic
Shock as hatchlings pulled from plastic shoe
The true horror of plastic pollution has been exposed in this video, with turtle hatchlings struggling to even make it from the sand.
The continent descending into chaos
Over the past month, mass protests and violence have seen this whole continent descending into chaos. Experts say it’s only set to get worse.
Famous journo’s on-air slapping fight
Glenn Greenwald — who won numerous awards for his coverage on Edward Snowden’s whistleblowing — had a dust-up with a fellow journalist.
Drug lord’s kinky prison stash revealed
Two agents who were instrumental in tracking down drug lord Pablo Escobar have revealed details of his personal likes and obsessions.
Mayor’s hair cut off by protesters
Mayor Patricia Arce was attacked by a mob who forcibly cut her hair, covered her in paint and marched her barefoot through the streets.
Horrifying photos of female cops on fire
Dramatic photos have emerged revealing the terrifying moment officers were hit by petrol bombs during violent anti-government protests.
Warrior guarding Amazon shot dead
Illegal loggers in the Amazon ambushed an indigenous group that was formed to protect the forest and shot dead a young warrior and wounded another.
Teen’s unthinkable violation of sister
A teen has been arrested over the murder of her pregnant sister and reportedly admitted to cutting out her unborn baby. Warning: Graphic
Hunter gored to death by deer he shot
A hunter in Arkansas has been killed by the same deer he had shot just moments earlier. The buck attacked him, goring him to death.
Dad ‘blows’ sick son’s cash on brothels
A seriously ill boy died after his dad allegedly spent $217,000 of his crowd-funding donations on luxury holidays and brothels instead of treatment.
‘Bomb’ the world should be worried about
The Amazon rainforest is dangerously close to an irreversible tipping point and should be described as a “carbon bomb” we need to avoid going off.
Millions join in violent protests
It’s been chaos on the streets of numerous cities around the world as angry citizens take to the streets to protest against inequality, injustice, price rises and corruption. SEE THE BEST PICTURES.
Protesters set city transport on fire
Santiago is the latest city to fall prey to violent uprisings as tech-savvy youths set the city’s transport system on fire and clashed with riot police over fare increases.
Fainting man pushes woman onto tracks
Dramatic vision has shown a woman who came metres from death after she was knocked onto train tracks by a man who fainted on the platform.
Amazon rainforest’s highway to hell
As two highways cut deeper into the Amazon rainforest, they help bring more prosperity but also environmental disaster. Brazil’s challenge is to find a balance.
Nation descends into chaos after 11 days
Thousands of people were wounded or detained in deadly street protests in Ecuador before leaders reached a “moment of peace”.
‘Kim Kardashian’ assassin found dead
A woman dubbed the “Kim Kardashian of organised crime” and considered El Chapo’s top assassin has been found dead in mysterious circumstances.
Excruciating punishment for ‘rapist’
In a city tormented by violence against women, one gang took matters into their own hands — or rather, left it up to a pit bull terrier. WARNING: Graphic
Tourist’s horror after poking ‘fur’ ball
A tourist who prodded what they thought was a sleeping furry animal curled up in a cave, got the shock of their lives. Warning: Gross
Brazil bows to burn ban as fires rage on
Under increasing international pressure, Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has issued a fire ban for the next two months.
Remains of 227 sacrificed children found
Experts have just uncovered the remains of 227 people in what is the largest child mass grave in history. WARNING: Graphic
First wives at centre of nasty global spat
A brawl between their husbands has dragged Brigitte Macron and Michelle Bolsonaro into a saga not of their making, which could affect millions.
Brazil mocks Notre Dame fire
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he’ll only consider accepting aid from the G7 if French President Emmanuel Macron withdraws the insulting comments he made about him.
Photo of woman moment before fall
The moment a woman practising yoga slipped and fell 25m from a balcony and broke 110 bones has been captured by her friend.
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