Hurricane Polo: Category 2 Polo made landfall on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula near Las Barrancas, with “life-threatening winds,” flash flooding and heavy rain expected as it crosses toward the mainland and then weakens. Argentina–UK Falklands: President Javier Milei has given the UK a two-week deadline to halt the Sea Lion oil project off the Falklands, warning of arbitration at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Argentina post-Messi football: Lionel Scaloni says Argentina will “find a way to play differently” in friendlies after Messi’s retirement; the No. 10 stays vacant until the Benin farewell, and Cristian Romero is set to lead as captain. Brazil betting shock: Brazil shut down its regulated online betting market via a provisional ban on fixed-odds betting and online casinos, with Congress now deciding whether it becomes permanent. Brazil campaign and women’s safety: Flávio Bolsonaro courted women voters with promises to crack down on sexual violence, as Lula and Bolsonaro remain locked in a tight race. Brazil–India/Raphinha injury: Raphinha was released from Brazil duty with a minor right-thigh muscle edema and will return to Barcelona for recovery. Mexico–US border case: A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE officer in Austin faces a preliminary detention hearing after federal charges. Peru investment push: Peru’s government is pitching Korean firms on $39B in rail and infrastructure projects. Mexico press freedom: Journalists’ lawsuits against media intimidation are rising, with watchdogs warning politicians are using courts to silence outlets. Brazil–XRP finance: CSD BR and Ripple began using the XRP Ledger as an extra layer to mirror and audit selected securities records in live operations.