Mexico

The littlest trophy: Mexican doctors welcome first son while watching World Cup at Hillel Yaffe

The day was a success on two accounts: The two welcomed their son into the world, and Mexico advanced to the next round of the World Cup.

Dr. Norma Espinoza and Dr. Homero Salcido watch the World Cup during the birth of their first child.
Mexican fans celebrate a World Cup victory in Mexico City, June 24, 2026; illustrative.

Three people die from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico

Iran's Shoja Khalilzadeh scores a goal past Egypt's Mostafa Shoubir that was later disallowed, June 26, 2026.

Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out

Security personnel and emergency responders stand at the site where a car rammed through a crowd of Mexico soccer fans, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in this handout released on June 25, 2026.

Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico's Cabo San Lucas at World Cup gathering, city hall says


Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, risking trade war

The US actions sparked immediate vows of retaliation by Canada and Mexico, with no immediate reaction from China.

 Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau.

Maccabi Israel Sports Experience brings Jewish basketball players to Holy Land

Young Jewish athletes are training in Israel through Maccabi’s new basketball program, honing their skills, competing in the IBBA B League, and connecting with their heritage.

 MEMBERS OF the Maccabi Israel Sports Experience basketball team meet with actress, influencer and Israel advocate Montana Tucker at Kfar Maccabiah.

Google to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s executive action

President Trump issued an order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on January 20, fulfilling a campaign promise.

 A storm with a rainbow on the Gulf of Mexico with a boat going by and the surf in the foreground.

Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users

"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America," the Interior Department said in a statement last week.

 Google Maps app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Golden eagles, wolves, jaguars, and pumas were sacrificed in Teotihuacán Moon Pyramid rituals

18 golden eagles found in Burial 6 represent months in Teotihuacán's 365-day calendar.

 Nawa Sugiyama, assistant professor with the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Riverside, is co-director of Project Plaza of the Columns Complex at the UNESCO world heritage site of Teotihuacán. She recently published the book, “Animal Matter: Ritual, Place, and Sovereignty

Mexico's $4,500 electric car Olinia set to debut at 2026 World Cup

The project aims to position Mexico as a competitor in the global electric vehicle market, challenging industry giants like Tesla and BYD.

 The Olinia.

Masked activist destroys wax statue of Netanyahu in Mexico City

The man then told the camera:  “Long live Palestine, Long live Sudan, Long live Yemen, Long live Puerto Rico. ”

 Wax statue of Benjamin Netanyahu is destroyed in Mexico City

From Michoacán, Mexico, to Swandro: Climate change impacts iconic heritage sites

On the night of July 29, 2024, a 15-meter tall square monument in Michoacán, Mexico, suddenly collapsed under the pressure of incessant rains.

 Knowe of Swandro pictish house looking out towards Costa Hill on the mainland Orkney.

1,375-year-old pre-Hispanic pyramid discovered during highway construction in Hidalgo, Mexico

Researchers propose that Structure 1 and the surrounding settlement may be related to the Metzca lordship.

 Found during highway construction. Pre-Hispanic pyramid in Mexico.

Forget Thailand: This is where Israelis are escaping to in 2024

After Thailand became a top choice for Israelis, a new destination is winning them over—offering low prices with even greater advantages.

 Playa del Carmen