31 de agosto de 2026, 09:40 p. m.
Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team
Lionel Messi, 39, announced on August 31, 2026, that he was retiring from international football after a 21-year career with Argentina.
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28 de enero de 2026, 06:18 p. m.
Threat of US-Iran war escalates as Trump warns time running out for deal
President Donald Trump warned that time is running out for Iran to negotiate and said a major US naval force is moving toward the region. The remarks sharpened fears of imminent military action and signaled a shift toward framing the standoff around Iran’s nuclear program.
28 de enero de 2026, 06:11 p. m.
Iran appears to ease internet blackout as costs mount, experts say access remains unstable
Iranian authorities appear to have partially relaxed their sweeping internet restrictions, but analysts say connectivity is uneven and still heavily controlled, suggesting continued throttling and filtering as the economic toll of the shutdown grows.
28 de enero de 2026, 06:06 p. m.
Iran appears to partially ease internet blackout as economic costs mount
Iran has begun partially restoring access after weeks of nationwide disruption tied to protests and a security crackdown. Connectivity remains uneven and heavily controlled, while officials acknowledge the shutdown has imposed steep daily economic losses.
27 de enero de 2026, 06:05 p. m.
Israel marks return of final Gaza hostage remains as ceasefire enters a harder phase
Israel said it has recovered and identified the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza. The moment delivered symbolic closure for many Israelis while raising fresh questions about the next steps in a fragile ceasefire and Gaza’s future governance and security.
27 de enero de 2026, 05:53 p. m.
Israel marks recovery of the final hostage’s remains as ceasefire enters a harder phase
Israel said it recovered and identified the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the last hostage held in Gaza, ending a long and symbolic countdown for families gathered in Tel Aviv. The development closes one chapter of grief while setting up more contentious talks over the next steps in a fragile ceasefire.
27 de enero de 2026, 05:48 p. m.
Israel marks recovery of final hostage’s remains as ceasefire enters a fragile next phase
Israel said it recovered and identified the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, bringing a symbolic end to a long national ordeal. Attention now shifts to the next phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and whether border and reconstruction steps can proceed.
27 de enero de 2026, 05:43 p. m.
U.S. exit from Paris pact takes effect, raising fresh uncertainty for global climate diplomacy
The UN confirmed that the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement became effective on January 27, 2026, setting the stage for tougher climate negotiations without federal U.S. participation. Global officials are weighing how the decision changes leverage on emissions targets, financing, and the pace of coordinated action.
27 de enero de 2026, 05:37 p. m.
Israel marks recovery of final Gaza hostage’s remains as ceasefire enters a harder phase
Israel said it has recovered the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, police officer Ran Gvili, a development that brought a symbolic end to the hostage chapter of the war while raising new questions about the next steps in the ceasefire and the future of Gaza.
27 de enero de 2026, 05:30 p. m.
Israel marks recovery of last hostage’s remains as ceasefire phase turns to harder questions
Israel said it recovered the remains of Ran Gvili, described as the final hostage held in Gaza, an emotionally symbolic moment that also highlights unresolved disputes over Gaza’s future and the ceasefire’s next steps.
26 de enero de 2026, 06:31 p. m.
Zelenskyy says U.S. security agreement with Ukraine is ready, as fighting and infrastructure strikes continue
Ukraine’s president said a U.S. security agreement is prepared for signing and would then move to ratification, while Russia’s attacks continue to pressure energy systems and civilian life during winter. Kyiv is pushing for additional air defenses and seeking clearer commitments as diplomacy and battlefield realities move in parallel.
26 de enero de 2026, 06:27 p. m.
Ethiopia declares end of first Marburg outbreak after 42 days with no new cases
Ethiopia has declared its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak over, meeting the 42-day standard with no new confirmed infections. Health officials and international partners said the response strengthened surveillance, contact tracing and infection-control measures in affected areas.