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Costa Rica: Central America's democratic eco paradise
Costa Rica: Central America's democratic eco paradise

A favorite tourist destination for its stunning beaches and rich natural beauty, Costa Rica has recently seen its tranquility shattered by the impacts of drug trafficking.

January 26, 2026

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French ski star Pinturault Olympic hopes rekindled with extra berth
French ski star Pinturault Olympic hopes rekindled with extra berth

Veteran French alpine skiing star Alexis Pinturault's hopes of competing in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were rekindled on Monday with the news of an extra berth for France just hours after he failed to make the list of 160 athletes selected for the 2026 Games.

January 26, 2026

Crime concerns feed into Costa Rica presidential vote
Crime concerns feed into Costa Rica presidential vote

Voters in Costa Rica go to the polls Sunday with a right-wing candidate polling as the runaway favorite with her promises to crack down on drug-related violence.

January 26, 2026

Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot
Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot

Nigeria's military will try several officers over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year, it said Monday, acknowledging a plot the government had initially denied.

January 26, 2026

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Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics
Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics

Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn, seeking her fourth Olympic medal at age 41, was among seven Americans named to their fifth United States Olympic team on Monday.

January 26, 2026

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Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown
Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown

Donald Trump is likely facing the second government shutdown of his presidency after a fatal shooting by US immigration agents detonated a fragile budget truce in Congress and unified Democrats against funding his hardline immigration crackdown.

January 26, 2026