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6 Nov

Oscar-winning Chilean director Sebastián Lelio dies at 52

Chilean director Sebastián Lelio, who won an Oscar for “A Fantastic Woman,” has died. He was 52.

TV & film

4 Sept

Milei says Falkland Islands belong to Argentina, Britain rejects claim

The Falkland Islands belong to Argentina - “historically and legally,” President Javier Milei said in a speech to the nation. Britain owns the islands, the British defense minister responded.

World

3 Sept

John Malkovich draws Oscar buzz at Venice for Wild Horse Nine

This year's surest Oscar contender so far: John Malkovich. The 72-year-old veteran is being praised for his role as a terminally ill CIA agent in the black comedy "Wild Horse Nine," which is being shown at the Venice Film Festival.

TV & film

12 Mar

Chile's ultra-conservative president José Antonio Kast promises sweeping reforms

Chile's new president, José Antonio Kast, promised in his inauguration speech on Wednesday that he would carry out sweeping reforms. He said Chile needs an emergency government to address crises in security, health, education and labor.

World politics

18 Jan

Several dead in forest fires in Chile - 20,000 evacuated

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in widespread forest fires in Chile, the government said Sunday afternoon. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of emergency after 20,000 people were forced to flee their homes.

World

6 Nov

Morrissey quietly cancels

After canceling two concerts in Mexico, Morrissey has now also canceled his shows in South America.

Music

30 Oct

Jamaican after hurricane: Roof just peeled off

"Monster Hurricane Melissa has left hundreds of thousands homeless in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba. Many could only watch helplessly as their homes were torn apart. A tree fell, and the roof of the house began to collapse," Marvin Thomas in Priory, Jamaica, told AFP.

World