The women vying to become Mexico’s next president

The women vying to become Mexico’s next president

CNN  —  The governing party called it a ceremonial passing of the baton. But the opposition lambasted it as a “passing of the scepter.” Constitutionally barred from running for reelection, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sought to show last month, in a very public way, that presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum has his blessing. So … Read more

‘The dark web in your pocket’

‘The dark web in your pocket’

BBC A picture posted to one of the drugs channels by a member About nine months ago while researching a story, I found myself added to a large Telegram channel which was focused on selling drugs. I was then added to one about hacking and then one about stolen credit cards. I realised my Telegram … Read more

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum’s life

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum’s life

A mother-of-three has shared how Deborah James helped save her life from bowel cancer. Lyndsey Ainscough, from Leigh in Greater Manchester, was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer after experiencing symptoms for a number of months. She told BBC Breakfast she sought medical attention after seeing bowel cancer campaigner Dame Deborah on TV. Mrs Ainscough was … Read more

As Mexico cracks down on migrants, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador gains leverage with Washington

As Mexico cracks down on migrants, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador gains leverage with Washington

Mexico City CNN  —  Last month, as the Biden administration scrambled to manage the latest wave of migrants overwhelming the US southern border, top US immigration authorities crossed into Mexico for an emergency meeting. Seated around a Ciudad Juárez conference room, the officials and their Mexican counterparts drafted a 15-point plan to help defuse the … Read more