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Markets

Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

USA

Trump's new tariffs spark trade war with Canada and Mexico

President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

Cinema

Why are people turning against Karla Sofía Gascón and 'Emilia Pérez'?

Here’s everything you need to know about the recent backlash against ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón and how Jacques Audiard’s award-winning film and Oscar hopeful has seen its buzz dwindle in the past weeks. Could this hurt the film’s Oscar chances?

Tech News

Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' in US

Google has said it will make the change in line with US President Donald Trump's executive order, but users in Mexico will still see the Gulf of Mexico.

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World News

Pentagon deploys 1,500 active duty troops to southern border

The Pentagon is sending 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.

Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum mocks Trump over his 'Gulf of America' remark

US President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to call the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' was dryly countered by Mexican leader Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico

Migrants stranded in Acapulco amid Mexico’s dispersal strategy

Many migrants, misled by promises of permits and support, face limited resources, unsafe conditions, and difficulty continuing their journeys.

Scenes

Watch: The Mexican swimming team transform the pool into their stage.

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Paloma Velasquez, a former artistic swimmer and phycologist, founded The Special Mermaids, a synchronised swimming team composed of athletes with diverse disabilities.

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Mexicans mourn murdered congressman

Hundreds of people paid their last respects on Tuesday to Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the country's ruling coalition, who died in hospital on Monday night after being shot earlier in the day in Zongolica, Mexico.

Mexico

Mexico seizes record fentanyl haul after Trump’s tariff threat

Major fentanyl bust follows US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs on Mexico over flow of illicit drugs and migration.

Travel News

Mexico set to increase cruise ship passenger taxes to fund the army

Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger tax.

Culture news

Beloved Mexican actress Silvia Pinal has died aged 93

One of Mexico's greatest cinema stars, Silvia Pinal has died.

USA

Trump claims migration progress as Mexico stresses cooperation

Trump boasted of the impact of his dramatic tariff threats, while Sheinbaum emphasised Mexico’s existing efforts to manage migration and combat fentanyl smuggling.

Culture news

Mexico’s president unveils a plan to promote non-violent music

President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to launch a campaign to promote other, less violent musical styles that aren’t as linked to drug trafficking.

USA

Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada

President-elect Donald Trump frequently threatened during his campaign that he would impose tariffs on multiple countries, citing concerns on illegal immigration and drugs.

Culture news

In pictures: Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark wins Miss Universe 2024

She becomes the first Danish contestant to win the long-standing beauty competition, defeating both Miss Nigeria and Mexico in the final round.

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125 countries compete in Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries

The grand finale will take place on November 16 in Mexico City, crowning the next Miss Universe.

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Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza

The number of musicians apparently topped the previous record of 700 mariachis at an earlier gathering in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

Scenes

Watch: The bee angels safeguarding millions of bees in Mexico

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The sound of buzzing bees is not everyone's idea of tranquillity, but it is a precious sound for those dedicated to protecting them.

Destinations

Travellers overspend by €55 each day in this European country

Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade.