Mexico’s Laws Have a New Target: Journalists
Politicians and officials in Mexico are using the country’s laws to intimidate critics and the media, forcing them into censorship and blunting scrutiny.
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NetJets aircraft crashes on Texas highway, killing one and injuring five
The jet, owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, lost contact with air traffic control and crashed in LaredoSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA private jet carrying six people crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas on Tuesday night,…
Protesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game
Focus on business dealings with mining company Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of ‘disappeared’Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the Group A game between Mexico and South Korea in Guadalajara on Thursday, due to the World Cu…
Among Mexico’s World Cup Fans: Merlin the Duck
A duck, known as Merlin, has become famous for wearing a Mexico jersey as he waddles behind his owner as the World Cup continues.
Duck, duck, goal: bird dressed in Mexico’s World Cup jersey scores on social media
Images of Merlin, a two-year-old duck, parading on the streets of Mexico City celebrated by fans on social mediaJulián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez may have scored the goals, but a duck stole the show.As Mexico celebrated its World Cup-opening victory ove…
U.S. and Iran Agree to a Truce
The agreement could pave the way for further talks that could ultimately end the war. President Trump said that it could also reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran to become first World Cup team to play in country with which it is at war
Belligerent backdrop to tournament tests Fifa’s ‘football unites the world’ sloganIran will present a major challenge to Fifa’s “football unites the world” slogan on Monday by becoming the first country in World Cup history to compete on the soil of a …
World Cup Ticket Prices in Mexico City Too Expensive for Most Fans
The opening game in Mexico City took place amid weeks of protests from groups including teachers’ unions complaining about pay and pensions.
Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms pose risk to World Cup
With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challengesWith the 2026 World Cup now under way, all 48 teams face a common opposition: summer weather across North America. Matches will be p…
Thousands Protest Outside World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City
At least 18,000 people protested on Thursday as the capital hosted the first match of the tournament, though the demonstrations appeared to be largely peaceful.