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Feb 24, 2026 - World

Killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader sparks wave of violence across western MexicoAnalysis: Mexico faces uphill battle to appease kingpin TrumpWho was El Mencho?Mexican authorities tracked down and killed “El Mencho”, one of the world’s most wanted drug traffickers, by following a romantic partner to his safe house near a picturesque mountain town, the country’s defence secretary has revealed.In a press conference, officials provided the first details about the operation that led to the death of the leader of Mexico’s most powerful organised crime group, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Continue reading...

Feb 24, 2026 - World

European Union lawmakers Monday put a key trade deal with the United States on hold, demanding clarity after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Feb 24, 2026 - World

A federal judge on Monday blocked the release of a report by former special counsel Jack Smith about US President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified government documents.

Feb 24, 2026 - World

Dominic Ethan Stewart was among 19 killed when vehicle veered off road and plunged down mountainsideTributes have been paid to a young British hiker who was among 19 people killed when a packed passenger bus veered off a treacherous stretch of road and plunged 200 metres down a steep mountainside in Nepal.Twenty-five others were injured in the pre-dawn crash in the Himalayan foothills on Monday. The bus was carrying 44 people, including a number of tourists. Continue reading...

Feb 24, 2026 - World

Criminal barristers welcome justice secretary’s move to remove limit on hearing days at crown courts in England and WalesA cap on court sitting days is to be lifted as the government seeks to ease the cases backlog, David Lammy has announced.The justice secretary and deputy prime minister said every crown court in England and Wales would be funded to hear more cases in the next financial year. Continue reading...