Spain vs Argentina ‘Finalissima’ match in Qatar cancelled because of war
Fixture, part of Qatar Football Festival, cancelled after alternative dates and venues could not be agreed, UEFA says.
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Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz
Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.
UN fact-finding mission warns of continued human rights abuses in Venezuela
In an address to the UN Human Rights Council, experts warned that the ‘machinery’ of repression was ‘mutating’.
Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is set to hold first hearing on US’s alleged extrajudicial killings.
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Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in
Chile’s new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in, marking a sharp shift to the right in the country’s politics.
Published On 12 Mar 2026
Why a historic release of oil reserves may not tame surging prices
Oil prices continue to soar despite the International Energy Agency’s plans to release 400m barrels into the market.
Ecuador prepares for attack on ‘criminal economy’ with Trump backing
Interior Minister John Reimberg warned for residents in four provinces to obey a curfew to avoid ‘collateral damage’.
Chile’s new president has praised Pinochet, a dictator. What does it mean?
Experts say the views of newly inaugurated president Jose Antonio Kast reflect deep dissatisfaction with the status quo.
First Iraq footballers granted visas by Mexico for FIFA World Cup qualifier
Mexico issues visas to some Iraq footballers so they can play in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Monterrey.
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Which countries have seen the highest petrol prices since the Iran war?
At least 95 countries have reported petrol price rises since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel on February 28.
Oil prices swing wildly amid mixed messages over Iran war
Crude oil prices fall sharply as energy markets remain on tenterhooks over effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
