Mexico’s cartels are expanding beyond drugs, creating vast extortion networks. They’re shaking down a host of businesses, including producers of the tortilla.

The decision came hours after footage showing the capture of five female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Oct. 7 was released by their families.

Winds from a storm lashed a stage where an election rally was under way in northern Mexico, causing it to collapse. An additional 60 were injured, according to the government.

The latest show of force is part of Beijing’s effort to warn Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te against taking any steps toward independence, analysts say.

At least 147 howler monkeys have died amid excessive heat raging in the states of Tabasco and Chiapas.

Fighting in the north and south has deepened Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and reversed recent gains by aid groups in staving off starvation and disease.