Mexico
Dozens of politicians killed ahead of Mexican election. Hundreds more quit
Enter the world of a political hopeful in a country dominated by cartel violence. An armed convoy transports Willy Ochoa; one of his guards watches the sky for drone strikes.
- by Mary Beth Sheridan
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Australian brothers’ accused kidnapper confessed to killing them, girlfriend says
Jesus Gerardo faces kidnapping charges in Mexico over the disappearance of Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
- by Alex Crowe
‘Our hearts are broken’: Parents of Callum and Jake Robinson share their grief
The Australian brothers were on a surfing trip in Mexico when they were allegedly murdered by Mexican nationals attempting to steal car parts.
- by Alex Crowe
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Australians abroad
Girlfriend leads tributes to Australian brothers slain on Mexican surfing trip
The girlfriend of one of the Australians killed in Mexico has posted of her heartbreak after police confirmed the identities of three bodies found in a well last week.
- by Alex Crowe
This classic Mexican dish has a shocking origin story
This thick, hearty soup is a classic of Mexican cuisine, with a story of creation as fiery as any chilli that goes into it.
- by Ben Groundwater
Bodies recovered likely those of Australian brothers, American who went missing, prosecutors say
While the investigation is still ongoing, prosecutors believe the deaths were a result of a robbery gone wrong and that one of the attackers shot the men after they refused to hand over their car.
- by Mark Stevenson and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Missing person
Three charged after bodies found where Australian brothers disappeared
Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and US national Jack Carter Rhoad were last seen on April 27, according to authorities in Baja California.
- by Sherryn Groch, Marta Pascual Juanola, Patrick Begley and Alex Crowe
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Missing person
Three arrested, burnt-out ute found as Mexican police search for Australian brothers
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
- by Alex Crowe and Marta Pascual Juanola
Woman arrested in connection with missing Perth brothers in Mexico
Family and friends haven’t heard from Jake and Callum Robinson since Saturday, with the pair failing to check in to their Airbnb.
- by Heather McNeill and Marta Pascual Juanola
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Review
Did you hear the one about the girl on the bus with a dead squirrel? Sydney Comedy Fest kick off
Our critics give you their verdict on the best shows around town from the Sydney Comedy Festival, singer James Taylor and the latest Hayes Theatre production directed by Blazey Best.
- by Cassie Tongue, James Jennings and Daniel Herborn
‘It’s so dark’: Millions watch as total solar eclipse races across North America
It was the continent’s biggest eclipse audience ever, with a couple of hundred million people living in or near the shadow’s path.
- by Marcia Dunn