The Latest Breaking News from North America

New Pope likely to challenge Trump but will not be confrontational – UK expert

Pope Leo XIV is the first ever from North America and the US president has said he looks forward to meeting him.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

What will Trump’s relationship be like with the new pope? A Vatican expert has their say

Donald Trump called the election of the first American pope a 'great honour'

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

American Pope Leo XIV to celebrate first mass after historic election

Pope Leo XIV will on Friday celebrate his first mass as Pope after his election as the first man from North America to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.

Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2025

The Who announce farewell tour: ‘Good things must come to an end’

Storied rock band have announced a series of shows in North America, as guitarist Pete Townshend says he and bandmate Roger Daltrey are ‘in a good place’

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

“By the power of music and death metal, I pronounce you husband and wife!” Watch this extreme metal band marry two of their fans onstage during a concert

Symphonic/death metal maximalists Fleshgod Apocalypse paused a show on their current North American tour to officiate a wedding

Metal Hammer · May 8, 2025

T. rex may have evolved in North America after all, scientists say

T. rex was previously suspected to have evolved in Asia and migrated to North America, but new research shows that the direct ancestors of this iconic dinosaur may have been the one to make the journey instead.

LiveScience · May 7, 2025

The New Jeep Compass May Not Come to the US

When the new Jeep Compass debuted yesterday, there was one glaring omission. The company refrained from discussing a version for the United States; now we know why. Motor1 contacted the automaker to find out why the North American variant was not mentioned. There isn’t one at this point, and the…

Motor1 · May 6, 2025

Australia and North America have long fought fires together – but new research reveals that has to change

Climate change is lengthening fire seasons across much of the world. This means the potential for wildfires at any time of the year, in both hemispheres, is increasing.

The Conversation · May 6, 2025

2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP

Update: A Jeep spokesperson has confirmed to Motor1 that the company is 'temporarily pausing work on the next-generation Jeep Compass [for the US], including activities at the Brampton Assembly Plant.' Read the full story here.

Motor1 · May 5, 2025

Morrissey axes shows after 'severe sinusitis attack'

Morrissey has axed two shows on his North American tour after he was hospitalised to treat a "severe sinusitis attack".

BANG Premier · May 5, 2025