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Mexican alligator lizards seized by Tokyo Customs from a Mexican man who attempted to smuggle them into Japan on Saturday through Haneda Airport
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 12, 2026
Mexican man arrested over attempt to smuggle some 200 lizards into Japan
The 23-year-old Mexican national has admitted to the allegations, which involved some 200 lizards hidden in dozens of socks inside a suitcase.
A graffiti demanding then-Gov. Angel Aguirre¡¯s resignation in El Zocalo square in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico, in 2014. The Mexican public prosecutor¡¯s office announced on Thursday the arrest of the former governor.
WORLD
Aug 7, 2026
Ex-Mexican governor held for allegedly destroying evidence tied to 43 missing students
The case, considered one of the country¡¯s worst human-rights atrocities, has been marred by missteps ?and interference.
A newly assembled Toyota Tacoma pickup truck moves through final inspection on the assembly line at the company's manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2026
Toyota to shift production of truck from Mexico plant to Texas
The carmaker will build a second production line in San Antonio, where it currently makes full-size pickups and SUVs, and add some 2,000 new jobs by 2030.
England's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring against Mexico during the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico City on Sunday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 6, 2026
10-man England outlasts Mexico to advance to World Cup quarterfinals
The result set up a last-eight clash with Norway, ?which shocked Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday.
England manager Thomas Tuchel walks on the pitch after his team's World Cup match against Congo in Atlanta on Wednesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 3, 2026
Mission impossible? England takes the World Cup high road against Mexico
Thomas Tuchel¡¯s men are bracing for the challenge of playing at the iconic Estadio Azteca, which sits 2,240 meters?above sea level.
Mexico players celebrate after beating Ecuador to qualify for the round of 16 of the World Cup, in Mexico City on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 1, 2026
Mexico sees off Ecuador to break 40-year World Cup curse
Mexico had not won a World Cup knockout game since 1986, when it last hosted the tournament.
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring France's third goal against Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jul 1, 2026
Mbappe and Haaland fire France and Norway into World Cup last 16
Kylian Mbappe took his tally for the tournament to six goals, making him joint top-scorer alongside Lionel Messi.
Mexico goalkeeper Raul Rangel (left) and South Korea's Son Heung-min compete for a ball during a Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Thursday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 19, 2026
Mexico edges South Korea to win Group A and punch ticket to knockout stage
The victory gave Javier Aguirre¡¯s side six points from two matches and ensured its first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30.
The Iranian team practices for the World Cup in Tijuana, Mexico, on Thursday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2026
Iran¡¯s World Cup team finds support from fans in Mexico
The Iran side, known as Team Melli, is navigating uncharted waters.
Mexico's Raul Jimenez celebrates after his goal against South Africa during their Group A match at the World Cup in Mexico City on Thursday.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 12, 2026
Mexico beats South Africa to kick off 2026 World Cup
The match fired the starting gun for the World Cup, yet the scrappy encounter will likely be remembered not for its thrilling soccer, but for its flurry of dismissals.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to boost her country's automotive sector by cutting red tape and offering tax incentives.
BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2026
Mexico¡¯s gripe with U.S. trade pact: South Korea has better deal
Mexican government officials have shown evidence that the average tariff on Mexican auto exports is almost 19%, higher than the 15% levies on some vehicles imported from Asia.
Japan fans watch Samurai Blue's training session in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 9, 2026
Japan launches heightened safety campaign for citizens traveling to World Cup
Â鶹´«Ã½ Foreign Ministry decided to implement unprecedented safety measures due to anticipated confusion related to the tournament being hosted by multiple countries.
Japan trains at the Club Monterrey Training Center at El Barrial in Santiago, Mexico.
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2026
Japan ditch pre-World Cup pitch in Monterrey due to poor conditions
Video of Japan ?training at Tigres¡¯ facility went viral ?on Mexican social media Wednesday, as the pitch had ?visible signs ?of wear.
Critics argue the Trump administration is using foreign pollution as a justification to relax smog regulations, potentially worsening air quality and public health in U.S. cities.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 3, 2026
Blaming Asia and Mexico for U.S. pollution is absurd
President Donald Trump¡¯s ¡°Environmental Protection Agency,¡± a name growing more ironic by the day, is giving polluters some wiggle room.
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer talks with Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard as they leave National Palace amid talks to review the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact, in Mexico City last month.
BUSINESS
May 30, 2026
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from U.S.
The proposed new thresholds were revealed to automakers during two days of bilateral talks to revise the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade that concluded on ?Friday.
Iran players and staff head to the Canadian embassy in Ankara to perform visa procedures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
SOCCER / World cup
May 24, 2026
Iran switches World Cup base from U.S. to Mexico
The Iranian team will now be based in Tijuana on the border of Mexico and the United States.
Yuki Kusumi, president of Panasonic Holdings, in the city of Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture, in April 2025
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
May 13, 2026
After cost cuts and reforms, Panasonic enters decisive stage in turnaround
Fiscal 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the major manufacturer as it seeks to break free from prolonged stagnation and place its recovery on firmer ground.
A dog sits near a U.S. military vehicle located near the border between the United States and Mexico, in Sunland Park, New Mexico, on Feb. 11.
WORLD
May 12, 2026
Catholic diocese fights U.S. bid to seize land for border wall
The court action marks the latest escalation of controversy over the site, and comes amid recent tensions between Trump and members of his administration and Pope Leo XIV.
U.S. President Donald Trump signs an order raising tariffs in the Oval Office in Washington in February 2025.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 14, 2026
Trump, ¡®The Art of the Deal¡¯ and the ¡®TACO¡¯ myth
The question is not whether Trump ¡°chickens out,¡± but whether the final outcome leaves him in a stronger position.
The Locust, an anti-drone laser, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 5 that has been used recently along the border with Mexico
WORLD
Apr 11, 2026
FAA and Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico
The agreement came after the FAA ?conducted ?testing on the laser system and validated that proper safety controls are in place.
Gut bacteria may be behind many of Â鶹´«Ã½ colorectal cancer cases
A Japanese research team found that a toxin produced by certain E. coli strains, colibactin, caused genetic mutations in nearly half of colorectal cancer cases studied
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
She is Russia¡¯s richest woman. Her business empire is going up in flames.
Tatyana Kim, the head and co-founder of Wildberries, speaks about Ukrainian drone attacks on the company's warehouses in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, at an unidentified location, in this still image from a handout video released on July 31.
Severe tropical storm Chan-hom makes landfall near Tokyo
Severe Tropical Storm Chan-hom made landfall around Ibaraki Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Tuesday night.
What Â鶹´«Ã½ language rules for permanent residency should look like
Potential health care workers hoping to find work in Japan take Japanese language instruction in Jakarta. Not all applicants for permanent residency should be expected to reach this level of proficiency.
Forty-five meters down, a diver races to record a fleeting moment of WWII history
Kingo Wakasa photographs the kamikaze plane wing section he discovered at the USS Emmons wreck site.
Ikarigata closer to emulating older brother Fujinokawa than many think
The future Fujinokawa (third from left) and Ikarigata (right) compete against each other at ages 5 and 3, respectively.
Where do foreign residents in Japan want to die?
The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery is one of the few cemeteries in Japan that allows burials, albeit with conditions for the deceased, including foreign nationality and permanent residency in Kanagawa Prefecture.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
As Â鶹´«Ã½ concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix
People and birds find relief from the sun in Tokyo's Nakano Ward earlier this month. While experts agree that urban greening is crucial to mitigating the impact of climate change, trees are becoming even more scarce in Japanese cities.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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Disaster relief workers Taichi Kato (left) and Seiji Yoshimura enter the collapsed living quarters at Kyuganji temple in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture.
What Kumamoto revealed about Â鶹´«Ã½ earthquake readiness
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