The Mexican team’s early success united and electrified the nation, giving fans a reason to fill the streets in celebration instead of protest.
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Mexico fans left heartbroken as World Cup dream comes to an end
Mexico fans in Mexico City react with joy and heartbreak as England win 3-2 in a World Cup last-16 match, ending Mexico’s tournament run.
China Test Fires Long-Range Ballistic Missile in the Pacific
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.
250 Years: American Democracy Has Survived 250 Years, But Can It Survive Trump?
Democracy is a tenacious beast, but it has been riven by contradictions ever since the Declaration of Independence. Nowhere are those contradictions in such sharp relief as in Trump’s America.
Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in Pacific
The signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.
Horror as girl, 12, found dead in pond after being gang raped on her way to shop
The alleged attack sparked widespread protests, with roads and railway lines across the area blocked.
Girl trapped in Venezuela quake ‘survived on ketchup and cheese’
BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes.
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Spain swelters under second heatwave of the summer, Castellón wildfire forces evacuation of 500 residents, 6 in 10 Spaniards believe ‘lawfare’ exists, and more news from Spain on Monday July 6th.
Funeral procession for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei under way
Iranians mourn along procession route before burial in Mashhad during weeklong ceremonies.