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Iranian, African journalists face visa hurdles in US ahead of FIFA World Cup: Report

International journalists, including reporters from Iran and several African nations, are facing visa-related obstacles that could prevent them from covering the FIFA World Cup in the US, according to the International Sports Press Association

Mexico and Brazil are quarrelling over a dog breed. Here’s why

Mexico’s decision to recognise the caramel-coloured dog breed, known as caramelos, has Brazil barking mad. That’s because this canine has long been a national icon in Brazil, with many citizens noting that the four-legged creature is synonymous with the country

Who is Maria Montserrat Alvarado, the first laywoman to be appointed to top Vatican post?

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as head of the Vatican's communications department, making her the first laywoman to lead a dicastery of the Holy See. The former news executive will oversee the Vatican's global media operations as the Church continues governance reforms

Globe at a glance: From Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire to Mexico's World Cup protests

Your window to world news: Trump claimed an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as Iran nuclear talks continued; Denmark and Senegal unveiled new governments, Mexico saw World Cup-linked protests, Florida sued OpenAI, and CBSE's portal delay triggered student anxiety — here’s your roundup for the day

Flesh-eating screwworm found in Mexico, just 31 miles away from American border, prompts concerns among USDA

On Friday, the US Department of Agriculture raised an alarm after a flesh-eating, parasitic fly was found in a young sheep in Mexico within 31 miles (50 km) of the US border.

Mexico City is sinking rapidly, Nasa warns—and it’s part of a global subsidence crisis

New satellite data confirms a global emergency as groundwater depletion and fragile geology trigger a massive "downward shift" in major urban centres

The most colourful towns in the world that look straight out of a painting

From pastel coastal villages to vividly painted hillside towns, these destinations feel like living canvases. Bursting with colour, character and charm, they offer more than scenic beauty. Each place tells a story through its streets and facades, blending culture, history and artistry into unforgettable landscapes that look straight out of a painting.

Mexican governor and mayor indicted in US drug case step down from posts

US indictment targeting Sinaloa officials triggers political shock in Mexico, as governor and mayor step aside denying charges, raising questions over cartel links, immunity loss, and cross-border legal tensions

Is US operating in Mexico without permission? President Sheinbaum demands explanation after deaths in drug op

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has launched an investigation into a fatal accident in Chihuahua that claimed the lives of two Mexican officials and two US Embassy instructors.

Spain, Mexico & Brazil call for dialogue over Cuba crisis as Latin American nation deals with US pressure

Mexico, Spain and Brazil joined hands to raise their concerns over the energy and economic crisis in Cuba, which was triggered after months of pressure from the United States