continent

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Marset, a Uruguayan national, was one of the most wanted criminals on the continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Next to feel the pinch would be the continent of Africa.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Rhinoceroses have a long evolutionary history spanning more than 40 million years, once inhabiting nearly every continent except South America and Antarctica.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

The continent, which is home to around 40 U.S. military bases and 80,000 U.S. service personnel, is a launchpad for U.S. operations in both the Middle East and Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

But under the South Pole lies a continent that supports glaciers up to two miles in depth.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong