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Mexico Train Derailment Kills 14 in Oaxaca

A passenger train derailment in Mexico's Oaxaca state has left at least 14 dead and 43 injured. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the cause of the tragic accident.

British drug mules escape Bali death penalty

Three Brits convicted of smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets avoid execution in Bali. They will be deported to the UK next month after a year in prison. Read the full story.

Direct UK flights to Cancun return after six years

Virgin Atlantic has relaunched direct flights from London Heathrow to Cancun, Mexico, for the winter season. The route offers a 11-hour escape to sun, beaches, and Mayan culture three times weekly.

Pfizer spent 18% on R&D, 27% to shareholders in 2024

Analysis reveals US pharma giant Pfizer allocated more revenue to shareholders than R&D in 2024, as Trump's drug price rhetoric targets allies over corporate profits. Explore the real drivers of high US medicine costs.

US $500m investment in Mexico's Club América and Azteca

US private equity, including backers of the New England Patriots, invests $500m in Mexico's Club América and the iconic Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Discover the details of this major football deal.

Sky News joins Colombian army on border drug gang raid

Sky News joins Colombian troops on a perilous night mission into cartel territory on the Venezuela border, uncovering the scale of the cocaine trade and the growing terror threat. Read the full exclusive report.

Smoking ban exception for crack use considered in Scotland

Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.

World Cup 2026: Mexican Fans Priced Out by Ticket Chaos

Excitement for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico is fading as fans face exorbitant ticket prices and a confusing ballot system, reviving memories of the affordable 1986 tournament. Discover the growing sense of exclusion.

Kirsty MacColl death cover-up claims by ex-husband

Steve Lillywhite alleges a cover-up in Kirsty MacColl's 2000 death in Mexico. He claims the wealthy boat owner avoided blame. Read the full story and the family's long fight for justice.

Ten killed in Mexico private jet crash near football pitch

A private jet crashed while attempting an emergency landing on a football field in central Mexico, killing all ten people on board. The aircraft hit a fuel storage warehouse, causing a large explosion. Read the latest details.

World Cup 2026 Draw: Live from Washington DC

Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Monterrey's Industrial Boom Fuels Toxic Air Crisis

A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.

Hunting Spain's cocaine smugglers in the Strait

Sky News joins Spanish police on a midnight chase against narco-boats in the Strait of Gibraltar, a key gateway for cocaine flooding UK streets. Witness the dangerous cat-and-mouse game.

$10.3m Meth Found Hidden in Lettuce Shipment

US border officials intercepted 1,153lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a lettuce shipment valued at $10.3m. Discover how drug cartels are evolving smuggling techniques.

New Mexico Launches Universal Free Childcare

New Mexico becomes the first US state to offer free childcare for all families, a landmark victory achieved through years of grassroots campaigning by parents and teachers.

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