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Lula speaking at a campaign event Wednesday

Brazil election: Third-place candidate endorses Lula ahead of runoff

Simone Tebet urged her voters to back Lula due to his "commitment to democracy." Former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso also endorsed his leftist former rival.  

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin reaches settlement with family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins

In October last year, Alec Baldwin fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Her family sued the Hollywood actor and producers, claiming it wasn't necessary to use a real gun while filming.  

Joe Biden speaking in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Hurricane Fiona: Biden vows to 'rebuild it all' in Puerto Rico

US President Joe Biden has pledged $60 million to protect Puerto Rico against future storms. But two weeks on from Hurricane Fiona, tens of thousands remain without electricity and running water.  

Left: Brazilian President and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro attends a motorcade; right: Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva greet supporters during a campaign rally

Brazil election: Lula to face Bolsonaro in runoff

Brazil's presidential race is set for a second round on October 30, as far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and leftist former President Lula da Silva did not secure the votes necessary to claim an outright victory.  

Brazilian president and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro (left) and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Brazil election: Lula overtakes Bolsonaro, heads to runoff — as it happened

Brazil's electoral authority said announced a second round. Leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pulled ahead of far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.  

A photo released by Venezuela's foreign minister showing Jose Angel Pereira (left to right), Gustavo Cardenas, Jorge Toledo, Jose Luis Zambrano, Tomeu Vadell and Alirio Jose Zambrano

Venezuela frees 7 US citizens in swap for Maduro relatives

Venezuela has released seven Americans, including five oil executives, in exchange for the release of two nephews of Venezuela's first lady who were jailed in the US on narcotics convictions.  

A car hangs half out of a marina in Moorings Bay, Naples, Florida

Florida, Carolinas count the cost of Hurricane Ian

Residents have returned to find their homes and businesses destroyed after Hurricane Ian lashed Florida and then North and South Carolina. The death toll continues to rise and the repair bill will reach tens of billions.  

Wind gusts blow across Sarasota Bay as Hurricane Ian churns to the south on September 28, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. The storm made a U.S. landfall at Cayo Costa, Florida this afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds over 140 miles per hour in some areas.

In pictures: Hurricane Ian batters Florida

Hurricane Ian made landfall, becoming one of the strongest storms to hit the US in years. It caused power outages and flash flooding but began to weaken as it moved inland.  

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on June 20, 2022

Mexico confirms hack of military records, president's health information

A group that recently hacked other Latin American countries was behind the data theft, local media reported. Details of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's heart condition were also stolen.  

Vintage blue and white car surrounded by falled trees and power lines

Blackout in Cuba after category 3 Ian hits

Hurricane Ian hit Cuba with great force. The category 3 storm caused immense damage and a power outage across the country. Meanwhile Ian has been upgraded to a category 4 storm and is approaching Florida.