News From North America
- US delays higher tariffs but announces new rates for some nationsby BBC News on July 8, 2025 at 3:59 am
Trump says the US will impose a raft of levies after pausing his Liberation Day tariffs.
- Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100by BBC News on July 8, 2025 at 2:46 am
Search and rescue teams wade through mud-piled riverbanks for a fourth day as more flash floods threaten the region.
- Young campers, teachers and football coach among Texas flood victimsby BBC News on July 8, 2025 at 2:44 am
At least 95 lives were lost near the Guadalupe River after a deluge on Friday, authorities say.
- Man killed after opening fire on Texas border patrol stationby BBC News on July 8, 2025 at 1:51 am
A man with a rifle and tactical gear was shot and killed by police after he opened fire in Texas.
- Trump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks as he hosts Netanyahuby BBC News on July 8, 2025 at 1:10 am
The two leaders' meeting came with no sign of a breakthrough yet in the latest round of Israel-Hamas negotiations in Qatar.
- Sheinbaum condemns xenophobia, promises action against gentrification: Monday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on July 8, 2025 at 12:03 am
Sheinbaum declared that it is never okay to call for people of "any nationality" to leave Mexico, even when protesters have a "legitimate" demand, as she said is the case with the fight against gentrification. The post Sheinbaum condemns xenophobia, promises action against gentrification: Monday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Mexico aids 30 citizens, celebrates heroic counselors following deadly Texas floodsby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 11:36 pm
The president said the Mexican Consulate in San Antonio is in communication with Mexican families affected by the floods and will visit shelters as soon as possible. The post Mexico aids 30 citizens, celebrates heroic counselors following deadly Texas floods appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Hundreds protest gentrification in Mexico City’s Condesa and Roma neighborhoodsby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 10:37 pm
Most of the protesters were young people, including residents and former residents of inner-city Mexico City neighborhoods that have seen rents triple since the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Hundreds protest gentrification in Mexico City’s Condesa and Roma neighborhoods appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- NASA astronaut captures glimpse of mysterious ‘sprite’ over Mexicoby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 9:47 pm
The atmospheric phenomenon is rarely seen from the ground. But astronauts on the International Space Station have the best seat in the universe, especially when hovering over Mexican skies. The post NASA astronaut captures glimpse of mysterious ‘sprite’ over Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Did US government cuts contribute to the Texas tragedy?by BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 9:35 pm
Following the Texas floods some Democrats have warned about the "consequences" of President Trump's cuts to the federal workforce.
- New facility to transform Quintana Roo’s sargassum into biofuelby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 8:52 pm
It's called the Comprehensive Sargassum Sanitation and Circular Economy Center and it's the state's new attempt at a long-term solution to the tourism-threatening brown seaweed. The post New facility to transform Quintana Roo’s sargassum into biofuel appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Mexico defeats USMNT to win Concacaf Gold Cupby MND Staff (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 8:38 pm
Sunday marked the first time since 2019 that Mexico defeated the U.S. in a Gold Cup final, with star players Raúl Jiménez and Edson Álvarez securing the victory. The post Mexico defeats USMNT to win Concacaf Gold Cup appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- US justice department finds no Epstein 'client list'by BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 8:28 pm
An official memo also says that the disgraced financier did take his own life - contradicting conspiracy theories.
- Trump accuses Brazil of 'witch hunt' against Bolsonaroby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 7:50 pm
The former Brazilian president is on trial for his role in an alleged attempted coup, which he denies.
- Volunteers help lead recovery of Texas flooding victimsby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 7:08 pm
Ilda Mendoza, two weeks before her due date, is helping direct crews recover the bodies of her neighbours.
- Measles cases in the US reach 33-year highby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 6:54 pm
It is the latest milestone in the ongoing outbreak of a disease that was once thought to be eliminated in the US.
- US to remove Syria's HTS from list of foreign terror groupsby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 5:42 pm
The Islamist group led a rebel offensive that toppled Syria's Assad regime in December.
- Watch: Timelapse shows how suddenly Texas flood waters roseby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Footage shows how the banks of the Llano River rose quickly over the course of an hour.
- A girls' summer camp swept away by a 'horrific' delugeby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Terrified girls at Camp Mystic swam through the broken window of one cabin into the swirling darkness of the flood.
- What early warnings did flood-hit Texas receive?by BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 5:29 pm
Questions have been raised about why people were not evacuated before the deluge.
- What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten trackby Bel Woodhouse (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Embrace the flavors of summer in Mexico with our guide to July's freshest produce, featuring recipes for prickly pear, squash blossoms and more. The post What to cook in July: Seasonal Mexican delights off the beaten track appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Shooting star: The story of Mexico’s first chess Grandmasterby Chris Sands (Mexico News Daily) on July 7, 2025 at 3:45 pm
Eccentric but undoubtedly brilliant, Torre's meteoric rise and precipitous fall shocked the chess world during the early 20th century. The post Shooting star: The story of Mexico’s first chess Grandmaster appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations siding with Bricsby BBC News on July 7, 2025 at 1:57 pm
The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".
- Explosion rips through Domino's restaurant after car crashes into buildingby BBC News on July 6, 2025 at 4:38 pm
The explosion happened after a car veered off the road and hit the building in the US state of Utah, the local fire agency says.
- Explosion rips through Domino's restaurant after car crashes into buildingby BBC News on July 6, 2025 at 4:38 pm
The explosion happened after a car veered off the road and hit the building in the US state of Utah, the local fire agency says.
- Watch: Drone footage shows catastrophic flooding in Texas townby BBC News on July 6, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Video shows raging floodwaters after the San Gabriel River burst its banks, partially submerging buildings.
- Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Solo Travelersby Nellie Huang (Mexico News Daily) on July 6, 2025 at 8:48 am
From Mérida's colonial charm to Oaxaca's vibrant culture, explore Mexico's most welcoming spots for your next solo journey. The post Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Solo Travelers appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Strange fruit: Mexico’s weird and wonderful natural treatsby Chris Sands (Mexico News Daily) on July 6, 2025 at 8:47 am
The magic of Mexico's biodiversity is as delicious as it is varied. The post Strange fruit: Mexico’s weird and wonderful natural treats appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- A boy saved by barbed wire, a 'destroyed' camp and missed warning signs in Texas floodsby BBC News on July 6, 2025 at 5:40 am
Survivors describe a deluge that pounced with devastating speed in the pre-dawn hours in central Texas.
- BBC visits house ripped from foundations in Texas floodsby BBC News on July 5, 2025 at 9:32 pm
At least 32 people have been killed, including 14 children, officials said, after flash floods hit Kerr County.