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Canadian ex-Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty to US drug charges

Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin linked to multiple drug-related murders, is escorted by FBI agents as he arrives handcuffed at Ontario International Airport, in California, U.S., January 23, 2026, in this screengrab taken from video.  FBI/Handout via REUTERS
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian former Olympic snowboarder accused of becoming a cocaine smuggling kingpin linked to multiple drug-related murders, is escorted by FBI agents as he arrives handcuffed at Ontario International Airport, in California, U.S., January 23, 2026, in this screengrab taken from video.  FBI/Handout via REUTERS

Mexico president asks South Korean counterpart for more BTS concerts

FILE PHOTO: Members of K-Pop band, BTS perform on ABC's 'Good Morning America' show in Central Park in New York City, U.S., May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Members of K-Pop band, BTS perform on ABC's 'Good Morning America' show in Central Park in New York City, U.S., May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

11 dead, 12 wounded in armed attack at football field in central Mexico

Four bags containing human remains were also found on the night of Jan 24 in the same town.
Four bags containing human remains were also found on the night of Jan 24 in the same town.

Brazil takes Mexico's diplomatic representation in Peru after spat over ex-PM asylum

FILE PHOTO: Peru's former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez attends a news conference, in Lima, Peru December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peru's former Prime Minister Betssy Chavez attends a news conference, in Lima, Peru December 1, 2022. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo

Mexico’s cross-country skier Allan Corona defies odds to qualify for Winter Olympic Games

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and athletes (from left) Allan Corona, Sarah Schleper, Donovan Carrillo and Regina Martinez singing the national anthem at the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican delegation that will participate in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, after her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Jan 12, 2026.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and athletes (from left) Allan Corona, Sarah Schleper, Donovan Carrillo and Regina Martinez singing the national anthem at the flag-raising ceremony for the Mexican delegation that will participate in the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, after her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Jan 12, 2026.

Mexico’s quarterback Diana Flores champions flag football ahead of LA Olympics

Pro Bowl Games NFC offensive coordinator Vanita Krouch (left) and AFC offensive coordinator Diana Flores on the Nickelodeon set on radio row at the Super Bowl LVII media center at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Pro Bowl Games NFC offensive coordinator Vanita Krouch (left) and AFC offensive coordinator Diana Flores on the Nickelodeon set on radio row at the Super Bowl LVII media center at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Mexico sends 37 more cartel suspects to US amid rising tensions

Agents of Mexico’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection escort a detainee as Mexico sends another 37 alleged members of criminal organizations to the United States, at Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport in San Pedro Totoltepec, Mexico, in this handout photo distributed on January 20, 2026. Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection/Handout via REUTERS
Agents of Mexico’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection escort a detainee as Mexico sends another 37 alleged members of criminal organizations to the United States, at Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport in San Pedro Totoltepec, Mexico, in this handout photo distributed on January 20, 2026. Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection/Handout via REUTERS

Mexican cross-country skier Regina Martinez breaks barriers on path to Winter Olympics

Nordic Skiing - FIS Nordic World Ski Championships - Planica, Slovenia - February 22, 2023 Mexico's Regina Lorenzo Martinez in action during the women's 5km interval start free qualification race REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic/File Photo
Nordic Skiing - FIS Nordic World Ski Championships - Planica, Slovenia - February 22, 2023 Mexico's Regina Lorenzo Martinez in action during the women's 5km interval start free qualification race REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic/File Photo

Mexico seeks answers after citizen dies in US custody

The number of people detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased significantly in recent years.
The number of people detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has increased significantly in recent years.

Mexico says trade pact with US will survive despite Trump's skepticism

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the Manzanillo seaport as Mexican authorities bet on positive economic growth and the strength of global trade building an expansion to the port named \"Nuevo Manzanillo\", in Manzanillo, Mexico, April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the Manzanillo seaport as Mexican authorities bet on positive economic growth and the strength of global trade building an expansion to the port named \"Nuevo Manzanillo\", in Manzanillo, Mexico, April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.