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Today: February 23, 2026
Today: February 23, 2026

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Mexican military helicopters fly over Puerto Vallarta

Videos show helicopters flying low over Puerto Vallarta as part of the Mexican military operation that killed Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the head of Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Mexican military helicopters fly over Puerto Vallarta
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Violent clashes erupt across Mexico after death of ‘El Mencho’

Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, one of the world’s most wanted traffickers, died following a Mexican military operation carried out on Sunday – sparking violent clashes across the country.

Violent clashes erupt across Mexico after death of ‘El Mencho’
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Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'

Violence linked to a major cartel leader’s death has forced Mexico to postpone four high-level soccer games

Soccer matches postponed amid violence after army kills Mexican cartel leader 'El Mencho'
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Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him

The Mexican army says it has killed the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in a military operation

Mexican army kills leader of powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during operation to capture him
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Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE

Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE

Pro-Trump lawmaker in Colombia faces questions after son’s detention by ICE
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From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals

Britain’s monarchy faces fresh strain as police investigate the former Prince Andrew over alleged misconduct as a former trade envoy

From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals
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US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics

The U.S. men's hockey team will play for gold against Canada and it has honored Johnny Gaudreau’s memory along the way

US pays tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew at the Winter Olympics
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Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty

Venezuela’s government says it is freeing large numbers of people held for political reasons after passing a new amnesty law

Opposition activists among 1,557 prisoners set for release under Venezuela's amnesty
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her

A woman adopted as a toddler by an American war veteran, who he found in the 1970s in an Iranian orphanage and raised as a Christian, is being threatened with deportation to Iran, a country notoriously dangerous for Christians and on the brink of war with the United States

She was an orphan adopted from Iran by a US veteran. The Trump administration wants to deport her
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US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
Americas|Arts|Entertainment|World

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances

Bad Bunny’s huge global rise is finally breaking through in Brazil, a market that overwhelmingly favors national artists

Bad Bunny positioned to consolidate his popularity in Brazil with first-ever performances
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Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families

Venezuela has passed a new amnesty law, but some families of political detainees and prisoners' rights groups are reacting with mixed feelings

Venezuela’s new amnesty law gets a chilly response from the opposition and detainees’ families
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Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scored the go-ahead goal with 35.2 seconds left to help Canada survive another scare at the Olympics, rallying to beat Finland 3-2 in the semifinals and advance to the men’s gold-medal game

Nathan MacKinnon scores late as Canada beats Finland to reach the Olympic gold-medal game
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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons

Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others

Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
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Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously

Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously

Venezuela passed a law to free hundreds of political prisoners after US pressure. Here’s why some welcome it cautiously
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Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes

El Salvador and Mexico have reported major cocaine seizures at sea this week, as U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats leave 11 people dead

Mexico and El Salvador make big cocaine seizures at sea as US continues lethal strikes
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Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein

Timeline: How Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor fell from grace over his ties to Epstein
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Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another

Dead iguana kills dog, paralyzes another
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade

José María Balcázar has become Peru's new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into his term

José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade
Americas|Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again

Peru’s leader José Jerí ousted over ‘Chifa-gate’ scandal, as presidential ‘curse’ strikes again
Americas|Political|World

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture

The top U.S. military commander for Latin America has met with Venezuela’s acting president in Caracas as both sides discuss security and policy goals

US Southern Command chief meets Venezuela's president weeks after Maduro's capture
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Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade

Argentina’s President Javier Milei deepens ties with U.S. President Donald Trump while trying to avoid a break with China, Argentina’s top trading partner

Argentina's Milei heads to the US again, balancing Trump ties with growing China trade
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Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts
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Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba

The Cuban foreign minister is visiting Moscow as the island faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U

Russia hosts Cuban foreign minister and urges US not to blockade Cuba