Mexico City bans violent bullfights in bid to save animals, and tradition

Mexico City lawmakers overwhelmingly approve legislation to keep the bullfighting tradition alive, while also keeping the bulls alive.

CBS News - 2d

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capital

ABC News - 3d

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Showdowns between people and bulls can still go on, but the animals can no longer be hurt or killed. Some bullfighting proponents said the law imperils an ancient tradition.

The New York Times - 3d

Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists

Activists celebrate move, but note that ‘a bull event without violence does not mean one without suffering’. Mexico City’s congress has voted to ban traditional bullfights and replace them with ...

The Guardian - 3d

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Yahoo News - 3d

3/19: CBS Evening News

Venezuelan migrant with no criminal record deported to El Salvador; Mexico City bans violent bullfighting

CBS News - 11h

Mexico City Bans Popular Sporting Event That Can Harm, Kill Animals

Yahoo News - 2d

U.S.-Mexico 2031 Women’s World Cup bid exploring games in Costa Rica and Jamaica

The U.S.-Mexico bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup is exploring staging matches in Costa Rica and Jamaica. Sources familiar with discussions, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated that ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Animal poo can be used to save endangered species from extinction, research finds

Some cells are still alive within the dung, and could be used to boost genetic diversity in certain species. Turning animal poo into offspring sounds like a zoo keeper’s conjuring trick, but it ...

The Guardian - 5d

Mexico's Club Leon banned form 2025 Club World Cup; FIFA to choose replacement side 'in due course'

The ban comes thanks to Leon and CWC participant Pachuca having a conflict of interest over multi-club ownership rules

CBS Sports - 17h

Trojan horse at the border: China's Huawei operates freely in Mexico

Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications firm, has increased its presence in Mexico despite being banned by the U.S. government due to allegations of espionage, racketeering and conspiracy to steal ...

The Hill - 5d

Former Houston City Council member launches House bid to succeed late Sylvester Turner

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards announced her bid for Congress on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner (D-Texas), saying the Democratic ...

The Hill - 2d

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year

The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City, rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate change

ABC News - Mar. 6

Romania's far-right presidential hopeful Diana Sosoaca files new candidacy bid despite previous ban

Controversial Romanian politician Diana Sosoaca, who was barred by a top court from entering last year’s annulled presidential election, has filed her candidacy in an unlikely bid to enter in the ...

ABC News - Mar. 13

Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

Five months after deadly floods ravaged Valencia, the Spanish city is hosting its biggest celebration of the year

ABC News - 2d

3/15: CBS Weekend News

Violent tornadoes tear through neighborhoods in the South, Midwest; Animal shelter helps pigeons to restore their reputation

CBS News - 4d

3/15: CBS Weekend News

Violent tornadoes tear through neighborhoods in the South, Midwest; Animal shelter helps pigeons to restore their reputation

CBS News - 11h

Mexico Beach mayor reprimands city administrator

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court

Far-right leader calls on supporters to remain calm after violent clashes break out in Bucharest

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog

Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".

BBC News - 4d

A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid

Yahoo News - Mar. 11

Chelsea wins Women's League Cup final for first trophy in quadruple bid

Chelsea’s quadruple bid in women’s soccer is up and running. A 2-1 win over Manchester City in the Women’s League Cup final on Saturday earned Chelsea its first piece of silverware this season. ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan

A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...

ABC News - 7h

US rejects Mexico’s request for water as Trump opens new battle front

State department turns down special request to supply city of Tijuana in drought-affected north for first time ever. The United States has refused a request by Mexico for water, alleging ...

The Guardian - 1d

Co-op to stop selling suffocated prawns following welfare outcry

Supermarket becomes latest to ban practice of ‘eyestalk ablation’ after animal cruelty concerns

Financial Times - Mar. 11

TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?

It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok." Will it happen in time?

The Hill - Mar. 11

The Violent Rise of ‘No Lives Matter’

“No Lives Matter” has emerged in recent months as a particularly violent splinter group within the extremist crime network known as Com and 764, and experts are at a loss for how to stop its spread.

Wired - Mar. 12

Chelsea edge past Man City to win League Cup

Chelsea edge past Manchester City in the Women's League Cup final to win their first trophy under Sonia Bompastor and keep their bid for a historic quadruple alive.

BBC News - 6d

How to Turn Cities Into Biketopias? Make it Harder to Drive There

In New York and other cities where congestion pricing policies, bike infrastructure projects, and car bans have been put in place, cyclists are finding the streets more welcoming.

Wired - Mar. 10

Ukrainian soldier praised for saving life of stabbing victim in Venice

Twenty minutes after arriving on holiday in Italian city, Yanis Tereshchenko drew on experience of war to intervene. A Ukrainian soldier who insists on always carrying a first-aid kit – even while ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Man City held by Brighton to leave Champions League hopes in balance

Manchester City twice blew the lead in a 2-2 draw against Brighton on Saturday as Abdukodir Khusanov's own goal dented their bid to qualify for the Champions League.Reduced to fighting for a ...

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Notre Dame continues March Madness green nails tradition for 2025

A beloved tournament tradition for the Irish has returned.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

8 alleged "GoodFellas" gang members, associates charged with violent crimes

The Department of Justice referred to the "GoodFellas" as a "violent gang" that recruits from the Atlanta area.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Nottingham Forest beats ailing Man City 1-0 to strengthen chances of Champions League qualification

Nottingham Forest’s improbable bid for Champions League qualification was boosted by a 1-0 win over ailing Manchester City in the Premier League with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring the goal in the 83rd ...

ABC News - Mar. 8

Mexican club Leon banned from FIFA Club World Cup

Mexico's Club Leon were removed from the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States after FIFA ruled on Friday they were violating rules on multi-ownership. A FIFA appeals committee, responding ...

Yahoo Sports - 14h