News From North America
- Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo freak-offsby BBC News on May 17, 2025 at 2:41 am
The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated.
- 'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside jobby BBC News on May 17, 2025 at 2:26 am
The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.
- US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debtby BBC News on May 17, 2025 at 1:02 am
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
- Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell postby BBC News on May 17, 2025 at 12:46 am
Trump accused Comey of using the seashells to incite the president's assassination "loud and clear".
- Why do US agencies vet Mexican police? Friday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 17, 2025 at 12:21 am
President Sheinbaum addressed questions about bilateral security collaboration, media criticism and the proposed U.S. remittance tax at her Friday presser. The post Why do US agencies vet Mexican police? Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Customs agents strike slows operations in Mexico’s largest international trade portby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 17, 2025 at 12:19 am
The strike disrupted customs and international commerce this week in Manzanillo, Mexico’s top Pacific port. The post Customs agents strike slows operations in Mexico’s largest international trade port appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Four obstacles for Republican rebels in Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax billby BBC News on May 17, 2025 at 12:13 am
Government-funded welfare programmes have become a major point of contention in Trump's tax bill.
- Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax billby BBC News on May 17, 2025 at 12:12 am
Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
- Propublica: US looks to revoke visas of Mexican politicians with alleged cartel tiesby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 11:40 pm
The visa revocations trace back to a list of corrupt Mexican politicians that the U.S. began to compile in 2019. The post Propublica: US looks to revoke visas of Mexican politicians with alleged cartel ties appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisianaby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 10:47 pm
Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.
- How Diddy's lawyers used freak-off texts against Cassieby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 9:33 pm
The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.
- Venezuelan deported from US using gang 'points system', lawyers sayby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 9:15 pm
Andry Hernández was identified for removal due to the tattoos on his wrist, but insists he is not a gang member.
- As Comey social media post triggers a row, what does '86' mean?by BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 9:14 pm
The former FBI director has been accused of encouraging violence simply with a string of numbers - why?
- Pacific hurricane season is officially underway. Are you prepared?by MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 9:13 pm
As hurricane season kicks off, officials are sharing safety tips and urging coastal residents to prepare. The post Pacific hurricane season is officially underway. Are you prepared? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- New report ranks Mexico as one of the best countries for retireesby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 7:49 pm
In this year's Global Retirement Index, Mexico won recognition for affordability, healthcare and vibrant expat communities. The post New report ranks Mexico as one of the best countries for retirees appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Club Botánico Rosa María: inside Oaxaca city’s cannabis oasisby Anna Bruce (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 6:56 pm
At Oaxaca city's Club Botánico Rosa María, members can enjoy cannabis-infused drinks, take courses on growing and consume cannabis in a peaceful, welcoming environment. The post Club Botánico Rosa María: inside Oaxaca city’s cannabis oasis appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline acceleratesby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 6:45 pm
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are likely to begin talks on the free trade deal before year's end. The post Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline accelerates appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- What foods would disappear if Mexico banned synthetic food dyes?by Bethany Platanella (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 5:41 pm
If Mexico adopted a similar stance to the U.S.' plans to ban eight synthetic food dyes, the nation's rainbow of iconic candies and snacks would face a reckoning. The post What foods would disappear if Mexico banned synthetic food dyes? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Rushdie attacker sentenced to 25 years in prisonby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 3:34 pm
Sir Salman was on a New York lecture stage, when he was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck leaving him partially blinded.
- Canada's iconic Hudson Bay brand to survive after sale to competitorby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 3:13 pm
The company, which applied for creditor protection, is selling its intellectual property to Canadian Tire.
- Ex-FBI boss James Comey investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trumpby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 2:43 pm
Trump says the image was a call to assassinate him - but the former FBI chief says he opposes violence.
- Chris Brown remanded in custody over alleged club attackby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 1:08 pm
The American singer was arrested on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023.
- LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectatorsby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 2:56 am
The aircraft still aren't commercially approved but could offer a way around Los Angeles' notoriously poor traffic.
- NYU withholds diploma of graduate who condemned Gaza warby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 2:20 am
NYU student Logan Rozos used his speech to accuse the US of supporting a "genocide" in Gaza.
- Proposed US remittance tax is unconstitutional, Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 16, 2025 at 12:17 am
Sheinbaum also discussed plans for the Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo passenger rail and a recent high-profile highway robbery. The post Proposed US remittance tax is unconstitutional, Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault claimsby BBC News on May 16, 2025 at 12:10 am
The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe "because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing".
- Sheinbaum announces 10% pay increase for teachers as unions march in Mexico Cityby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on May 15, 2025 at 11:12 pm
The president also promised to freeze the retirement age for teachers, a point of friction with one of Mexico's most powerful teachers' unions. The post Sheinbaum announces 10% pay increase for teachers as unions march in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- 'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in USby BBC News on May 15, 2025 at 10:28 pm
Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.
- Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university libraryby BBC News on May 15, 2025 at 10:13 pm
A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.
- Trump: Nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get togetherby BBC News on May 15, 2025 at 1:46 pm
Answering a BBC question, the US president says progress on peace is unlikely until he meets his Russian counterpart.