Avocado's Bloody Cost: Violence in Mexico's Michoacán
An Indigenous defender reveals the true price of your avocado: land dispossession, environmental ruin, and deadly violence in Mexico's Michoacán state. Read her powerful testimony.
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Violence Behind Mexico's Avocado Trade Exposed
The UK's appetite for avocados fuels a dark reality in Mexico: environmental ruin, Indigenous exploitation, and violence against defenders. Discover the true cost.
Deformed Whale Shark Defies Odds to Survive and Thrive
Marine biologists document a 20-foot whale shark surviving with a rare spinal deformity. Discover how its filter-feeding strategy enabled its remarkable adaptation. Read the full story.
Predicted England World Cup Squad for USA, Mexico & Canada
With the 2026 World Cup draw set, we predict Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad. See which Arsenal and Newcastle stars are tipped to make the cut for the USA, Mexico, and Canada tournament.
Community Saves Mexican Island, Now Faces Tourism Threat
The story of Espíritu Santo, an island saved from 1990s developers by a unique private conservation effort, now faces a new crisis from mass tourism and declining marine life.
Mexico Train Derailment Kills 14 in Oaxaca
A passenger train derailment in Mexico's Oaxaca state has left at least 14 dead and 43 injured. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the cause of the tragic accident.
Peru grants legal rights to Amazon stingless bees
Two Peruvian municipalities have become the first in the world to grant legal rights to native stingless bees, a landmark move for biodiversity and Indigenous rights. Discover the story behind this historic conservation effort.
Mexico train crash kills 13, injures nearly 100
At least 13 dead and 93 injured after Interoceanic Train derails in Oaxaca, Mexico. Survivors forced to climb from overturned carriages as major rescue operation launched.
13 dead after train derails in southern Mexico
At least 13 people have died and nearly 100 injured after a passenger train derailed in Oaxaca, Mexico. Authorities confirm extensive rescue efforts are underway.
Direct UK flights to Cancun return after six years
Virgin Atlantic has relaunched direct flights from London Heathrow to Cancun, Mexico, for the winter season. The route offers a 11-hour escape to sun, beaches, and Mayan culture three times weekly.
US $500m investment in Mexico's Club América and Azteca
US private equity, including backers of the New England Patriots, invests $500m in Mexico's Club América and the iconic Azteca Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Discover the details of this major football deal.
Fiji to restore Indigenous rights over famous surf breaks
Fiji plans to return customary marine rights to Indigenous iTaukei, empowering communities and reshaping surf tourism. Discover the historic shift and its implications.
Aboriginal leader and Vietnam veteran Geoffrey Shaw dies aged 79
Central Australia mourns Geoffrey Shaw OAM, a Kaytetye and Arrernte man who served in Vietnam and co-founded the Central Land Council. Read about his lifelong fight for justice.
World Cup 2026: Mexican Fans Priced Out by Ticket Chaos
Excitement for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico is fading as fans face exorbitant ticket prices and a confusing ballot system, reviving memories of the affordable 1986 tournament. Discover the growing sense of exclusion.
Kirsty MacColl death cover-up claims by ex-husband
Steve Lillywhite alleges a cover-up in Kirsty MacColl's 2000 death in Mexico. He claims the wealthy boat owner avoided blame. Read the full story and the family's long fight for justice.
UK baker sparks fury over 'ugly' Mexican bread remarks
British baker Richard Hart faces backlash after criticising Mexico's bread culture on a podcast. Food bloggers compare him to Christopher Columbus. Read the full story.
Ten killed in Mexico private jet crash near football pitch
A private jet crashed while attempting an emergency landing on a football field in central Mexico, killing all ten people on board. The aircraft hit a fuel storage warehouse, causing a large explosion. Read the latest details.
2025: Five Key Moments in the Assault on Women's Rights
A devastating look at how policy shifts in 2025 have dismantled global health aid, targeting reproductive rights and disproportionately endangering women and girls worldwide. Read the full analysis.
UN Criticises New Zealand Over Māori Rights Failures
A damning UN report accuses New Zealand of backsliding on Māori rights and breaching the Treaty of Waitangi. Read the full findings and the government's response.
School faces collapse after principal's assault conviction
An Indigenous boarding school in Australia faces collapse after its former principal was convicted of assaulting students. Read the full report on the scandal's devastating impact.
Uncontacted Amazon tribe awaits protection as loggers close in
Exclusive: Brazil's Pardo River Kawahiva, an isolated Indigenous people, remain in peril as bureaucratic delays stall vital land demarcation. Their unprotected territory faces relentless encroachment.
Sami Reindeer Herding Holiday in West Sweden
Discover an immersive cultural holiday with Sweden's Sami people, learning ancient reindeer herding skills. Book a unique Arctic adventure for 2025/26.
Five Essential Reads: Snails, Schools and Songs
Discover this week's must-read stories, featuring a snail invasion in Australia, a groundbreaking Indigenous school, and the definitive list of the best songs. Explore these compelling narratives now.
World Cup 2026 Draw: Live from Washington DC
Follow our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals draw in Washington DC. Discover which groups the 48 qualifying teams will face in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
National Indigenous Art Triennial opens in Canberra
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, 'After the Rain', opens at the National Gallery of Australia. Curated by Tony Albert, it showcases hope and resilience through works by 57 First Nations artists.
High Court overturns NT remote Indigenous rent policy
The High Court has unanimously ruled a Northern Territory housing policy that tripled rent for remote Indigenous communities was unlawful. Discover the full story and its implications.
Backpackers reveal truth behind viral Gary Lineker video
Two British travellers from the Cotswolds explain their 'innocent' encounter with Gary Lineker in Mexico, after the clip was misused by far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Read their full story.
Monterrey's Industrial Boom Fuels Toxic Air Crisis
A major investigation reveals Monterrey, a key US manufacturing hub in Mexico, is engulfed in an air pollution crisis. Heavy metals from factories exporting to America threaten residents' health, with emissions surpassing many US states.
Tasmania's lost Aboriginal language revived after 150 years
After a 30-year labour of love, the Palawa people of Tasmania have resurrected their lost language, palawa kani. Today, children are born hearing its sounds for the first time in 150 years.
Australian choir sings in ancient Indigenous Gumbaynggirr
A community choir in Coffs Harbour performs 'Black Smoke' in the Gumbaynggirr language, a powerful act of cultural preservation. Discover how music is reviving Australia's First Nations heritage.
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