Mexico
Ten killed, over 60 injured in fireworks explosion at Mexican church festival
The explosion caused a wall or part of an adjacent structure to collapse, leaving victims trapped amid debris as residents and emergency personnel searched for survivors.
Mexico sees wave of bombing attacks in intensifying pattern of cartel violence escalation
US military uses laser to shoot down 3 Mexican cartel drones near border, officials say
Amid US drug charges, Mexican Governor Ruben Rocha requests office leave despite party tension
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
Uncertainty over visas and Iran's conflict with the US meant the team had to commute from their tournament base in co-host Mexico to the United States for their three group games.
Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says
An unverified video has circulated on social media showing a car ramming a crowd; Reuters couldn't immediately verify its authenticity.
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory
Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.
Ebola risk for FIFA World Cup is 'extremely low', but US host cities are prepared, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Officials note that "Ebola isn't airborne and doesn't spread through casual contact."
Iran's World Cup team gets warm send-off from fans in Tijuana, Mexico
Supporters in Mexico waved Iranian flags and chanted “Team Melli” as Iran’s players departed for their World Cup opener in Los Angeles.
FIFA World Cup 2026 to break records with 3.7 million tons of carbon emissions, Israeli firm finds
The tournament is being staged across three different countries, Canada, the US, and Mexico - a first in World Cup history, meaning teams and fans will have to travel extensively between host cities.
Families of Mexico's near-135,000 missing persons protest as World Cup kicks off
Hector Aguila, 59, who organizes Jalisco-based searchers' group Luz de Esperanza (Light of Hope), has been looking for his son since 2023.
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ten days before their opening match, five Iranian soccer players have recieved US visas, whilst journalists from Africa and Iran were denied the visas needed to cover the World Cup in the US
Dr. Katya Mandoki: Caressing the land by every step
In January 1967, she made the move. With her new community of young, idealistic Zionists, she traveled to Israel first by bus and then by airplane and arrived at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha.
