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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.
ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders
A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.
Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?
Fans are critical of FIFA's pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.
How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon
Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.