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Powerful earthquake in southern Philippines leaves at least 37 dead
Jun 9, 2026 - World 
People told not to enter damaged buildings for fear of aftershocks from magnitude-7.8 quakeAt least 37 people have died and hundreds have been injured after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami alerts.The quake hit early in the morning about 20km (12.4 miles) off the coast of Sarangani province, with tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and 420km away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Continue reading...
Ecuadorian artisans working to preserve craft of weaving horsehair strainers
Jun 9, 2026 - World 
Artisans in Guangopolo, Ecuador, are struggling to keep the traditional craft of weaving horsehair sieves alive
Protesters, police clash in Bolivia after president signs law enabling a harsher crackdown
Jun 9, 2026 - World 
Protesters in Bolivia demanding the resignation of conservative President Rodrigo Paz were hurling firecrackers, stones and sticks at police who responded
The criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast
Jun 9, 2026 - World 
Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?Excitement is mounting in Mexico as the World Cup opens in Mexico City, then heads to the city of Guadalajara.Mexican journalist Leon Krauze is a fan. He was there the last time the World Cup came to Mexico and will be watching again. The city of Guadalajara has a mythical footballing past: “Pele’s Brazil played there in 1970, then Zico and Socrates played there in 1986. There is a real football memory there, a love affair between Guadalajara and football in general, and I expect it to be a wonderful party.” Continue reading...
China’s exports grew 19.4% in May from a year earlier, accelerating despite the Iran war
Jun 9, 2026 - World 
China’s exports grew 19.4% in May from a year earlier, accelerating despite the Iran war
