Iranian football chief vows to ‘boycott America, but not World Cup’ amid push to move matches to Mexico

Iranian football chief vows to ‘boycott America, but not World Cup’ amid push to move matches to Mexico

From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is on the ground as the story develops. Whether it’s investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, The A Word, which highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights, shows us how important it is to parse facts from…

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Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader “El Mencho” killed in military operation

Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader “El Mencho” killed in military operation

Violent clashes broke out in parts of western Mexico on Sunday during a military operation that left a Jalisco New Generation cartel leader dead, sparking widespread security concerns across the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” during an operation by Mexico’s defence ministry in the western state…

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An ‘administrative error’ caused a British tourist to be stranded after being kicked off a plane in Mexico.

An ‘administrative error’ caused a British tourist to be stranded after being kicked off a plane in Mexico.

Amanda was told the next flight wouldn’t be for two days Neil Shaw, Assistant Editor (Money & Lifestyle) 09:43, 10 February 2026 Amanda was visiting South America (Jam Press) A woman was stripped of a £600 flight, and a simple administrative error ruined her journey home and left her stranded. Amanda Vicente’s backpacking trip of…

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