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- Democrats seek to retake Congress in Tuesday’s US midterm elections MercoPress ·
The United States holds midterm elections on Tuesday in which the Democratic Party hopes to regain control of Congress, with the polls in its favour. At stake are all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats, in a vote shaping up as a test of Donald Trump’s second…
- Argentine intellectuals reject the Falklands “national cause” amid escalating tensions with London MercoPress ·
Nearly a hundred Argentine intellectuals, jurists, historians and politicians have signed a declaration rejecting the transformation of the Falklands dispute into a “national cause” that “admits no dissent”, and criticising Javier Milei’s government for acting with “flagrant opportunism” amid…
- Cabo Verde Picks a President on 15 November Rio Times ·
Two weeks before the 15 November first round, President José Maria Neves leads prediction markets at 87.5%, but no independent poll has surfaced. The post Cabo Verde Picks a President on 15 November appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Democrats Lead US Midterm Polls and Odds Rio Times ·
Two days before the vote, Democrats lead national polls and prediction markets favour a House flip, while early voting runs well ahead of 2022. The post Democrats Lead US Midterm Polls and Odds appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Colombia Town Bombing Kills Police Officer Rio Times ·
A bomb blast in the nightlife district of Algeciras, Huila, killed one police officer and injured seven people on Saturday night, reports say. The post Colombia Town Bombing Kills Police Officer appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Bucie Concert in Durban, 16 December Rio Times ·
The Bucie concert in Durban is on Wednesday 16 December 2026 at the Olive Convention Centre. Tickets run from R550 (US$33) to R1,350 (US$81) on Ticketpro. The post Bucie Concert in Durban, 16 December appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Fan Guide Rio Times ·
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations runs from 19 June to 17 July across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Tickets, stadiums and US TV are not yet announced. The post Africa Cup of Nations 2027 Fan Guide appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Jimmy Carr South Africa: Pretoria 13 Mar, Cape Town 14 Mar Rio Times ·
The Jimmy Carr South Africa shows are in Pretoria on Saturday 13 March and Cape Town on Sunday 14 March 2027. What US visitors should know. The post Jimmy Carr South Africa: Pretoria 13 Mar, Cape Town 14 Mar appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Love the 90S Chile Festival in Santiago on 21 March Rio Times ·
The Love the 90s Chile festival returns to Espacio Riesco in Santiago on Sunday 21 March 2027. General entry costs about US$76 on Puntoticket. The post Love the 90S Chile Festival in Santiago on 21 March appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Daniel Caesar Buenos Aires Concert, 5 Dec Rio Times ·
Canadian R&B singer Daniel Caesar plays his first Argentina show at Estadio Obras in Buenos Aires on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tickets start near US$71. The post Daniel Caesar Buenos Aires Concert, 5 Dec appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Matanza Ritual Fest in Rio on 18 December Rio Times ·
Matanza Ritual headlines a night of Brazilian rock at Circo Voador in Rio de Janeiro on Friday 18 December 2026. Tickets cost US$13 to US$37. The post Matanza Ritual Fest in Rio on 18 December appeared first on The Rio Times .
- U2 São Paulo Has One Night Left, 16 March Rio Times ·
U2 now play four nights at São Paulo's MorumBIS stadium, and only Tuesday 16 March 2027 was still open on 1 November. Here is how to buy and what to know. The post U2 São Paulo Has One Night Left, 16 March appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Daniel Caesar Santiago Concert, 10 December Rio Times ·
Canadian R&B singer Daniel Caesar plays Santander Arena in Santiago, Chile, on Thursday 10 December 2026. Tickets start at about US$60 on Puntoticket. The post Daniel Caesar Santiago Concert, 10 December appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Higüey 5K Race at the Altagracia Basilica on 15 November Rio Times ·
The Higüey 5K, the 5K Camino a la Altagracia, starts at the Basilica on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 7 a.m., with entry from about US$28 online. The post Higüey 5K Race at the Altagracia Basilica on 15 November appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Blakkayo Concert in Mauritius, 28 November Rio Times ·
The Blakkayo concert in Mauritius is a live music night at Big Willy's in Tamarin on Saturday 28 November 2026. Tickets start at Rs 800 (US$17) on Otayo. The post Blakkayo Concert in Mauritius, 28 November appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Who Runs Sudan’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 Rio Times ·
Sudan economy explained: which ministers, central bank officials and companies steer money, power and trade in wartime Sudan in 2026, and what is unknown. The post Who Runs Sudan’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Mauritania in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances Rio Times ·
Mauritania's place on the African continent in plain English: its size, its economy, the African Union, regional blocs and its main partners. The post Mauritania in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Daniela Spalla Plays Mexico City on 19 February Rio Times ·
Singer-songwriter Daniela Spalla plays Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City on Friday 19 February 2027. General sale opens Monday 2 November at 11:00 a.m. The post Daniela Spalla Plays Mexico City on 19 February appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Chad and Its Neighbours in the Sahel Rio Times ·
A plain-English guide to the Chad neighbours in the Sahel: who borders it, what crosses those borders, and which regional bodies tie them together. The post Chad and Its Neighbours in the Sahel appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Ethiopia Health Declaration Form for Americans: Nov 2026 Rio Times ·
Ethiopian Airlines tells passengers to complete the Ethiopia health declaration form before check-in. Here is what Americans should do and what is unclear. The post Ethiopia Health Declaration Form for Americans: Nov 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Burkina Faso in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances Rio Times ·
A plain-English guide to the place of Burkina Faso on the continent: its size, its clubs, its break with ECOWAS and the powers it now courts in October 2026. The post Burkina Faso in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Christmas Concert in Phoenix, Mauritius on 18 December Rio Times ·
A live Christmas carol show returns to Phoenix, Mauritius, on Friday 18 December 2026 at 20:00. Early-bird tickets cost US$10, US$13 or US$17 for adults. The post Christmas Concert in Phoenix, Mauritius on 18 December appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Malawi in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances Rio Times ·
A plain-English guide to Malawi on the African continent: its size, its seats in the AU and regional blocs, its trade pacts and how it compares with peers. The post Malawi in Africa, Its Role, Weight and Alliances appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Nairobi, Kenya Explained 2026 Rio Times ·
A plain-English Nairobi city guide for 2026: how Kenya's capital works, from county government and the UN to the shilling rate, safety advice and election date. The post Nairobi, Kenya Explained 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Banco Macro Launches US$300,000 Private Bank Rio Times ·
Banco Macro, Argentina's largest private bank by branches, has launched Macro Private Bank for wealthy clients, and its shares trade in New York as BMA. The post Banco Macro Launches US$300,000 Private Bank appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Bolivia Declares El Niño Emergency Oct 31 Rio Times ·
President Rodrigo Paz signed Decree 5759 on 31 October 2026, a national emergency for drought and El Niño risks. No funding amount has been given. The post Bolivia Declares El Niño Emergency Oct 31 appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Peru Flags 58 Mine Waste Sites for El Niño Rio Times ·
Peru's environment agency lists 58 mine units in 14 regions whose mine waste is exposed to El Niño rains, and has asked owners for emergency plans. The post Peru Flags 58 Mine Waste Sites for El Niño appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Venezuela Silent on Rebel Camp Strike Claim Rio Times ·
A Venezuelan rights group says the army bombed an ELN camp on the Colombian border on 30 October 2026, but no official has confirmed the rebel camp strike. The post Venezuela Silent on Rebel Camp Strike Claim appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Trinidad’s Venezuela Gas Deal Nears, Oct 30 Rio Times ·
Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal says Trinidad will soon sign a gas measurement agreement with Venezuela, but production still needs separate US approval. The post Trinidad’s Venezuela Gas Deal Nears, Oct 30 appeared first on The Rio Times .
- Trump Predicts Cuba Change Within 30 Months Rio Times ·
President Trump predicts a Cuba change within two and a half years and says the government will not last much longer, with Rubio watching. The post Trump Predicts Cuba Change Within 30 Months appeared first on The Rio Times .
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