News From North America
- All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court saysby BBC News on April 18, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Construction is expected to continue at the White House until the next hearing which is due to take place in June.
- Mexico’s week in review: USMCA talks advance as Pemex admits to Gulf oil spill cover-upby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 5:55 pm
This week in Mexico, USMCA talks advanced, Pemex admitted to a major oil spill and Sheinbaum made Time's most influential list — here are this week's top stories. The post Mexico’s week in review: USMCA talks advance as Pemex admits to Gulf oil spill cover-up appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trumpby BBC News on April 18, 2026 at 4:44 pm
The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.
- The MND News Quiz of the Week: April 18by MND Plus (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 2:01 pm
The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: April 18 appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to avoid it)by Glenn Rotton (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 1:38 pm
Mexican real estate transactions should be simple and uncomplicated, but there are steps you can take to avoid unexpected issues. The post What can go wrong in a real estate transaction in Mexico (and how to avoid it) appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Introducing MND’s most ambitious initiative yet, MND Insights: A message from our CEOby Travis Bembenek (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm
MND is launching new series of indexes on safety, health care, the peso, the economy and Sheinbaum — giving readers clearer data to understand and debate Mexico’s biggest questions. The post Introducing MND’s most ambitious initiative yet, MND Insights: A message from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- MND Tutor | Charreriaby MND Plus (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 12:37 pm
This week, we learn about Mexico's cowboy culture, as we lasso the finer points of the Spanish language. The post MND Tutor | Charreria appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Val’Quirico, Mexico’s Italian-inspired getawayby Alan Chazaro (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 12:29 pm
The flagship of the "Kingdoms of Mexico" program, Val'Quirico, a European style getaway in the heart of Mexico, has become a uniquely popular tourist destination. The post Val’Quirico, Mexico’s Italian-inspired getaway appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Coming home to Mexicoby Sarah DeVries (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 12:28 pm
The U.S. has a lot going for it, especially when it comes to the enormous variety in grocery stores. But Sarah DeVries loves coming home to Mexico even more. The post Coming home to Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Madonna joins Sabrina Carpenter to surprise Coachellaby BBC News on April 18, 2026 at 10:32 am
The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.
- What is the Fisa law Trump wants extended and why are lawmakers resisting?by BBC News on April 18, 2026 at 1:08 am
Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing to reform the law, saying it allows "warrantless searches" of Americans' digital communications.
- From celebrity custody battle to Congress: Cazzu’s Law seeks to prevent absent parents from blocking children’s travelby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 12:50 am
Requiring both parents to approve their child's travel is meant to prevent parental kidnapping. But it is often used by absent fathers to control both their child and ex. The post From celebrity custody battle to Congress: Cazzu’s Law seeks to prevent absent parents from blocking children’s travel appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos modelby BBC News on April 18, 2026 at 12:37 am
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
- After a Mexico City suburb euthanized 11,000 street dogs, Sheinbaum demands a reviewby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on April 18, 2026 at 12:19 am
The former mayor of Tecamac, México state, now a federal senator, authorized the killings from 2019 to 2023, saying the dogs were in "deplorable" health or proven dangerous. The post After a Mexico City suburb euthanized 11,000 street dogs, Sheinbaum demands a review appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Three sentenced for 'man in bear suit' insurance scamby BBC News on April 18, 2026 at 12:10 am
Video went viral after investigators determined the purported ursine was actually a man in a costume.
- What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an ideaby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 11:01 pm
The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extreme conditions.
- After weeks of denials, Pemex admits responsibility for Gulf Coast oil spillby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on April 17, 2026 at 10:48 pm
Three high-ranking officials have now been fired over the cover-up, and a complaint was submitted to the Federal Attorney General’s Office to determine criminal liability. The post After weeks of denials, Pemex admits responsibility for Gulf Coast oil spill appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering teenage girlby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 10:46 pm
The remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were found in the singer's car last year.
- Officer on horseback chases suspect through New York streetsby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 7:50 pm
The suspect was accused of purse-snatching and has been charged with larceny and providing false information.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchaseby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 7:11 pm
The premier's office said the jet will support Ford's "extensive travel" including to the US to fight Donald Trump's tariffs.
- Tinder and Zoom offer 'proof of humanity' eye-scans to combat AIby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 7:05 pm
The tech aims to identify people's irises and stop the rise of fake accounts and malicious scams.
- US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iranby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 6:24 pm
The measure, a mostly symbolic gesture, lost by a single vote in the closely-divided House of Representatives.
- Conservative US town grapples with potential ICE detention centreby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 2:39 pm
Residents from both political parties in Social Circle, Georgia, are rejecting a proposed plan by the Department of Homeland Security to transform an empty warehouse into a detention centre.
- Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new moviesby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 8:30 am
Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.
- Artemis commander tells BBC about 'powerful' moment crater named after his late wifeby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 1:38 am
Reid Wiseman’s two daughters were in Nasa’s mission control room for the naming of the “Carroll” crater in honour of the commander’s late wife.
- Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agencyby BBC News on April 17, 2026 at 1:32 am
Lyons, who oversaw hundreds of thousands of deportations, will step away from the role after 31 May.
- Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'by BBC News on April 16, 2026 at 9:49 pm
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
- Judge halts above-ground construction of Trump's White House ballroomby BBC News on April 16, 2026 at 9:04 pm
The judge allows the underground bunker portion of the project to proceed, while the US president says the ballroom "is needed now".
- Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDCby BBC News on April 16, 2026 at 8:22 pm
The CDC had gone months without a permanent director after the last leader was ousted.
- Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?by BBC News on April 16, 2026 at 6:49 pm
The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.



















