South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word ‘America’ to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
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US strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
Oil prices edged closer to $100 a barrel after an escalation in the tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran.
Hong Kong's first leader after British handover dies
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India – report
The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.
In West Bank, date farmers weigh impact of UK sanctions on Israeli settlers
Palestinians strongly back a ban on settlement goods, but Israel’s government says it is a “big mistake”.
Ukrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in Kyiv
The attack happened while the We Are Ukraine channel was broadcasting live, President Zelensky said.
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.
Carney says US trade war 'will come at a cost' as Canada strikes back on tariffs
Canada’s levies – as high as 50% – will apply to nearly $20bn of US products, from steel to T-shirts.
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen
For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia’s closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.
Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
In his resignation letter, Ruslan Kravchenko denied the allegations against him, saying he did not want his office “to be used as a tool in political confrontation”.