Frida Kahlo portrait sells for record £41.8m
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait, 'El sueño (La cama)', has sold for £41.8m at Sotheby's, breaking the auction record for female artists. Discover the story behind this historic sale.
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Frida Kahlo painting sells for record $55 million
Frida Kahlo's self-portrait 'El sueño' sold for a record $55 million at Sotheby's, becoming the most expensive work by a female artist ever sold at auction.
Haiti Qualifies for World Cup After Nicaragua Win
Haiti celebrates a historic World Cup qualification, while Brazil leads climate talks and a Spanish activist reclaims a human rights office. Explore the top stories from Latin America.
Labour's Immigration Overhaul Faces Legal Challenges
Labour's new asylum reforms mirror failed Tory policies, facing identical legal hurdles from human rights laws. Will history repeat itself? Analysis inside.
Corona Capital Festival Celebrates 15 Years in Mexico City
The Corona Capital music festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Mexico City with a multi-stage lineup. See the photo gallery from this major international cultural event.
Chile's Far-Right Kast Leads Presidential Election First Round
José Antonio Kast advances to Chile's presidential runoff with hardline immigration and crime policies. The far-right candidate faces Communist rival Jeannette Jara on 14 December.
Bad Bunny Wins Big at 2025 Latin Grammys
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny won five awards, including Album of the Year, at the 2025 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas. Discover the full list of winners and memorable performances.
Latin Grammy Awards 2023: Stars Shine in Las Vegas
The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards celebrated the best in Latin music. Bad Bunny leads the pack with 12 nominations. Discover the winners and the most daring red carpet fashion.
Daddy Yankee plans NFL ownership after music retirement
Latin music superstar Daddy Yankee reveals ambitious plans to become NFL team owner, joining forces with former Barcelona president in groundbreaking sports investment move.
Tory ECHR exit would create 'outlaw state' - Labour
Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood condemns Conservative proposals to leave ECHR as BBC analysis reveals UK would join Belarus as only European nation outside convention.
Lidl's American Snacks: Our Taste Test Verdict
Lidl brings a taste of the USA to British shelves with classic American snacks. We taste-tested everything from Twinkies to Pop-Tarts to reveal which imports are worth your money.
Albanian drug dealer wins prison human rights case
Convicted Albanian drug dealer wins human rights case against Italian prison conditions while Britain faces criticism for failed deportation. Exclusive details reveal the legal loopholes exploited in this controversial international case.
Juana Molina: Why I hate being solemn
Experimental music pioneer Juana Molina opens up about her creative process, disdain for artistic pretension, and the playful spontaneity behind her groundbreaking new work.
EU funds linked to Cameroon human rights abuses
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch expose how European Union funds are allegedly supporting Cameroonian security forces accused of human rights abuses.
Pennsylvania's Latin Music Revolution Transforms State
Discover how Pennsylvania is transforming from industrial heartland to Latin music epicentre, with vibrant scenes from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh reshaping American cultural geography.
Selena Quintanilla honoured with historic LA billboard
The late Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla receives posthumous recognition as the first female Latin artist to feature on a monumental Los Angeles billboard, celebrating her enduring legacy three decades after her tragic death.
From Jaguar to Human: A Cinematic Transformation
A stunning cinematic journey through Paraguayan mythology where a jaguar's spirit inhabits a human body, blurring the lines between animal and man in this Guardian-reviewed masterpiece.
Mount Rushmore's hidden Native American history revealed
As Mount Rushmore celebrates its centenary, new initiatives are finally acknowledging the sacred land's painful history and the Native American tribes displaced for this American monument.
Milei's Argentina Crisis: Polls Plummet Amid Economic Chaos
Argentine President Javier Milei faces collapsing approval ratings as his radical economic reforms fail to curb hyperinflation, with new polls revealing growing public discontent and comparisons to Trump's political style.
Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling
In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.
McVey: Prisoners should never get vote
Cabinet Office Minister Esther McVey faces backlash after announcing legislation to permanently ban prisoners from voting, defying European Court rulings and igniting human rights debates.
Graciela Iturbide's Photography Retrospective Stuns New York
Discover the mesmerising world of Graciela Iturbide as her groundbreaking photography retrospective opens in New York, showcasing five decades of iconic imagery from Mexico and beyond.
Peru Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Protests
Peruvian President José Jerí imposes 30-day state of emergency as violent protests sweep the nation, suspending constitutional rights and deploying military forces to restore order.
Colombia court protects Afro-indigenous community in Bogotá
In a historic decision, Colombia's highest court has intervened to protect the ancestral rights of an Afro-indigenous community facing displacement from their spiritual heartland in the nation's capital.
Labour vows to scrap controversial EHRC equality guidance
Shadow Justice Secretary announces sweeping reforms to equality and human rights protections, targeting government's contentious EHRC guidance for immediate revocation.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
West criminalising Palestine protests - report
A shocking investigation reveals how Western democracies are systematically dismantling protest rights and targeting Palestine solidarity activists through legal harassment and police violence.
Rights groups urge France to suspend UK migration treaty
Leading human rights organisations demand France suspend controversial migration treaty with UK, citing systematic rights violations and dangerous conditions for asylum seekers.
Documentary Reveals Tragic Childhood Intersex Surgery
A powerful new documentary reveals the tragic story of intersex individuals subjected to non-consensual surgery as children, sparking urgent calls for medical reform and human rights protection.
Northern Territory bans trans women from female prisons
The Northern Territory government enacts controversial new legislation barring transgender women from female correctional facilities, citing safety concerns and sparking human rights debates.
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