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President of Argentina Javier Milei has hit out a local pharma group.

Tainted fentanyl death toll surpasses 100 in Argentina

The death toll from contaminated fentanyl administered in Argentina’s hospitals grew to over 100 and is expected to increase.

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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe was shot on June 7 during a rally in Bogota.

Presidential hopeful dies two months after shooting

The senator died at a hospital in the nation’s capital two months after being shot in the head while giving a campaign speech in a park.

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Archaeologist Jose Aliaga works at the site where city workers discovered ancient remains, from the pre-Inca Chancay culture.

Pre-Incan tomb and remains found by utility workers in Peru

The workers were excavating trenches to expand underground gas networks in Peru’s capital when they stumbled across the ancient find.

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The company responded to questions about a viral statement regarding the Coldplay kiss-cam drama.

Fresh twist as Astronomer breaks silence on Coldplay affair

The company at the centre of a Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal that has caught the world’s attention has broken its silence, debunking a viral statement credited to the CEO.

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Natália Cavanellas died during surgery in Brazil.

Tragedy strikes as influencer dies during cosmetic surgery

A prominent social media influencer and business entrepreneur has died on the operating table during a routine cosmetic surgery procedure. 

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Economists warn that Trump’s changes to the economy may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

Trump says he’s making America more competitive, but is he?

Economists and industry experts warn that Trump’s sweeping changes to the economy and the country may potentially position the United States to be less competitive on the global stage.

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Blair, 13, and her sister Brooke, 11, lost their lives in the devastating July 4 Texas floods.

Daughter’s tragic final text to dad during flood disaster

A father has revealed the gut-wrenching final text message sent to him by his daughters moments before they were swept away in vicious floodwaters.

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Bodies being removed from the crematorium in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Men arrested over 383 bodies found ‘stacked’ at crematorium

Families have been left reeling after authorities discovered nearly 400 bodies ‘stacked’ at a crematorium, with two men arrested over the horror find. 

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Florida officials want to build an Alligator Alcatraz

Unusual building plan for alligator infested swamp unveiled

Florida officials have unveiled plans to build a detention centre for undocumented migrants in the Everglades that has been dubbed Alligator Alcatraz. 

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The hot air balloon and its basket burst into flames in Brazil.

Horror as eight killed in hot air balloon explosion

WATCH: A hot air balloon carrying 21 passengers on a joy flight has burst into flames, leaving at least eight people dead and others fighting for life in Brazil. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGERY.

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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe has 'barely' responded  to brain surgery after being shot at a rally. (AP PHOTO)

Colombian presidential hopeful critical after assassination attempt

A political rival of Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is in critical condition after being shot at close range at a rally.

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Senator Miguel Uribe is in critical condition and one person had been arrested, according to media reports.

Accused gunman just 15 as shooting stirs Narcos memories

A prominent Colombian presidential candidate was in “grave” condition and “fighting for his life” in hospital, after an alleged teen gunman shot him twice in the head

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A little boy in the US was found dead in his home on Friday, two weeks after he was last seen in school on May 14.

Mother killed young son while trying to ‘exorcise demons’

The little boy’s body was found on Friday after he had not been in school since May 14.

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Linens outside Alsco Uniforms in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Baby’s body found in laundry shipment

Staff from a linen company found what appeared to be a mummified infant wrapped in laundry.

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King Charles has arrived in North America for the first time since becoming sovereign, as tensions with son Prince Harry continue to simmer.

King Charles lands in North America amid rift with Harry

King Charles has arrived in North America for the first time since becoming sovereign, as tensions with his son Prince Harry continue to simmer.

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