George Clooney, his wife Amal, and their two children have been granted French citizenship, confirmed by an official decree. The actor previously expressed his admiration for French privacy laws, which protect his family from paparazzi.
On December 28, two helicopters collided near Hammonton Municipal Airport in the US. One pilot was killed, and another sustained serious injuries.
On Sunday, December 28, a train carrying at least 250 people derailed in the state of Oaxaca, southern Mexico. 13 people died, 98 were injured, 36 of whom are receiving medical attention.
Analysts warn that tariffs imposed by Donald Trump will slow global GDP and overload European ports. This will also lead to a massive review of supply chains by companies.
A Mexican Navy Beech King Air 350i aircraft with eight people on board, including a child with burns, crashed off the coast of Galveston, USA. At least five people died, two were rescued, and one is missing.
Over 25% of new cars sold globally in 2025 are electric, according to an Ember analysis. This growth is driven by emerging markets, which are now leading the transition to electromobility.
Oil company PDVSA has resumed loading crude oil and fuel after a three-day pause caused by a cyberattack. Fuel exports remain blocked due to Washington's strict policies and fears of asset seizure. Crude exports have sharply fallen compared to 900,000 barrels per day in November.
FIFA has reduced the price of some World Cup tickets to $60 following a global backlash from fans. These tickets will be available for every game of the tournament in North America and will be distributed through national federations.
US President Donald Trump has classified fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, giving the government additional powers in the fight against illicit trafficking. This move will allow the US to use military force against drug traffickers, particularly in Venezuela.
In central Mexico, a plane crashed during an attempted emergency landing, with seven people found dead. The accident occurred in the industrial area of San Mateo Atenco, 5 km from Toluca Airport.
Five million ticket requests for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, have been submitted since the last sales phase opened. The group stage match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami on June 27 was the most in-demand.
The first sale of oil leases in the Gulf of Mexico brought in $279 million from 30 companies. This is part of Republican efforts to increase fossil fuel production in the US.
US sanctions against Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft, which came into force on November 21, could cause a structural reorganization of the global oil sector. This will lead to the forced sale of assets and the redistribution of ownership of fields and refineries around the world.
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel advisories for Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Guangdong Province due to outbreaks of chikungunya. This incurable mosquito-borne disease causes symptoms of fever and joint pain, and in severe cases can lead to hospitalization and death.
Mexico and the US will hold a meeting to resolve a dispute over water resource allocation. This comes amid Trump's threat to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods due to a violation of the 1944 treaty.
Mexico refused to expel more than two dozen Russian spies operating under diplomatic cover, despite their identification by the CIA. Russia has intensified its intelligence activities in Mexico since the invasion of Ukraine, leveraging its proximity to the US and weaker surveillance levels.
At the 2026 World Cup, FIFA is introducing mandatory three-minute hydration breaks in each half of all matches. The referee will stop the game at the 22nd minute of each half, regardless of weather conditions or venue.
FIFA has released the schedule for the 2026 World Cup group stage, highlighting matches with the highest expected temperatures, particularly in Inglewood and Philadelphia. Some teams, such as South Korea and Canada, will benefit from convenient logistics, playing consecutive matches in the same location.
US President Donald Trump received the newly established FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw. The award was personally presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who highly praised Trump's efforts to establish peace worldwide.
The icebreaker "Noosfera" delivered another group of scientists and researchers to the Ukrainian Arctic station "Academician Vernadsky". Also, for the first time, scientists from Mexico were delivered to the station along with Ukrainians.
Spain, the largest pork exporter in the EU, has deployed soldiers and drones to contain swine fever near Barcelona. Due to the outbreak, Mexico and Japan have suspended purchases of Spanish pork, and 91 cities have been locked down.
This year, the price of silver has risen by 100%, outperforming gold, thanks to supply shortages and high industrial demand. Metal reserves are close to historical lows, exacerbating the risk of scarcity.
The number of possible cases of African swine fever among wild boars is increasing in Spain, threatening pork exports. Countries are already imposing import restrictions, and a third of export certificates have been blocked.
Catalonia has closed the Collserola natural park near Barcelona after six wild boars were found dead from African swine fever. This is the first outbreak of the disease in Spain since 1994, leading to restrictions on Spanish pork imports by some countries.
Iran will boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington over the US refusal to issue visas to members of its delegation. The Iranian Football Federation has appealed to FIFA for help in resolving the issue.
The Mexican President expects her first meeting with Donald Trump next week in Washington. This could happen during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw.
The Mexican government has announced plans to create the "Coatlícue" supercomputer with a capacity of 314 petaflops, which will be seven times more powerful than Brazil's current leader. The project, named after the mother goddess, will enhance the country's capabilities in artificial intelligence and data processing, with work set to begin next year.
Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for receiving bribes totaling $676,000. This occurred during his tenure as governor of the Moquegua region from 2011 to 2014.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided not to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo from the 2026 World Cup matches, despite his red card. The footballer served one match of punishment, and the rest of the disqualification has been postponed for a one-year probationary period.
