This family traveled for a year. These are their biggest mistakes

Life-changing experiences, unforgettable memories and beautiful pictures — these are things that come to mind when people think of a year-long family trip.  But there are also blunders behind the adventures, said Margaret Bensfield Sullivan, recalling the year she spent abroad with her husband and two kids. From encountering piranhas in Brazil to getting trapped … Read more

Homeowner left terrified after finding South American monkey in her conservatory

A HOMEOWNER went ape after finding an intruder in her conservatory — a South American monkey. Animal rescuers were called by the “distressed” woman who said she had a “strange wild animal” leaping about. 4 A homeowner went ape after finding an intruder in her conservatory — a South American monkeyCredit: SWNS 4 Animal rescuers … Read more

Mexico cuts diplomatic ties with Ecuador after raid on embassy in Quito – POLITICO

Glas took refuge in the embassy last December after Ecuador issued an arrest warrant against him for alleged corruption, according to media reports. His lawyer said he was innocent. Glas served as Ecuador’s vice president from 2013 to 2017, when he was relieved of his duties because of mounting corruption charges against him, according to … Read more

Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don’t know how to stop it

PORTLAND: Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and flummoxing scientists who don’t see a clear way to slow the devastating virus.The worldwide bird flu outbreak that began in 2020 has led to the deaths of millions of domesticated birds and spread … Read more

This 31-year-old spent $20,000 to travel after he was laid off

Peter Lancaster in Argentina. Courtesy of Peter Lancaster Forget the “quarter-life crisis.” These days, millennials are turning to the “quarter-life sabbatical.” Amid the waves of mass layoffs, people are choosing to repurpose their unemployment into soul-searching, and many are extending their time away from the cubicle to travel the world. Peter Lancaster, 31, was laid … Read more

Tinubu, Brazilian president meet, discuss bilateral interests

President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, and had fruitful discussions on comprehensive strengthening of bilateral ties in all fields. Speaking at the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the strength of Nigeria’s economic potential and influence, saying the country is witnessing a leap forward, … Read more

Argentina strike poses major test to Milei’s shock economic agenda

Javier Milei, Argentina’s president, during a special address on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Argentina’s largest labor union grouping on Wednesday is expected to hold a nationwide general strike to protest President Javier Milei’s shock economic agenda. The … Read more