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Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

Mexico demands evidence behind US drug charges against governor

Mexico is seeking "irrefutable" evidence to back up the shock US drug trafficking charges against a sitting governor and other officials before proceeding with extradition requests, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday. The US Justice Department unveiled charges on Wednesday against Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine others,

King Charles to honor US troops on final day of visit

King Charles to honor US troops on final day of visit

King Charles III was set to pay his respects to fallen US troops at a military cemetery on Thursday, the final day of a state visit aimed at healing ties between Britain and the United States strained by the war in Iran. By all accounts, the four-day visit has

Carmaker Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb

Carmaker Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb

Global automaker Stellantis -- owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands -- said Thursday it had swung back into profit in the first quarter, but failed to convince investors ahead of presenting its new strategy. The 14-brand group, which also include Peugeot and Chrysler, posted a net profit of 377 million

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy's name

Statue pops up on London plinth bearing Banksy's name

A large statue has appeared on a plinth in central London with Banksy's name scrawled on the base, prompting speculation Thursday that it may be the famously enigmatic street artist's latest work. The statue -- of a suited man marching, with one leg off the plinth, while

Air France-KLM trims 2026 outlook over Middle East war impact

Air France-KLM trims 2026 outlook over Middle East war impact

Air France-KLM cut its 2026 outlook, saying higher fuel prices caused by the Middle East war would expand its fuel bill by more than a third. The airline group, which also includes budget airline Transavia said it now expects to expand capacity by two to four percent this year,

LIV Golf looking for new partners amid Saudi pullout reports

LIV Golf looking for new partners amid Saudi pullout reports

LIV Golf said on Thursday it was seeking to secure "long-term financial partners", amid rumours Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund will stop financing the series at the end of the 2026 season. LIV Golf, founded in 2021 as a main rival to the PGA Tour,

Carmaker Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb

Carmaker Stellantis swings back into profit as sales climb

Global automaker Stellantis -- owner of the Jeep and Fiat brands -- said Thursday it had swung back into profit in the first quarter, but failed to convince investors ahead of presenting its new strategy. The 14-brand group, which also include Peugeot and Chrysler, posted a net profit of 377 million