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
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Pappas questions whether Americans are feeling Trump’s ‘golden age’ after primary win
Rep. Chris Pappas asked voters if they feel they are living in Tweety McTreason’s “golden age” after his projected win in New Hampshire’s Democratic Senate
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.
‘Constantly on my mind’ – 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial ‘admitted reasonable doubt’
A lone juror who blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy “admitted he had reasonable doubt”, the jury’s foreperson has said.
Cameraman catches the moment Yemeni government forces are ambushed
A suspected-Houthi roadside ambush of Yemeni government forces has been captured on camera.
Gambian leader pledges halt to rolling blackouts as protests turn violent
Barrow pledges new power infrastructure, including a 24-megawatt plant, to tackle the worsening electricity crisis.
US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment
Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for ‘school choice’.
Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader dies aged 89
The tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first leader after the 1997 handover, was marked by crises and protests.
US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol, motorbikes and other goods
It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes as Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.
LIV files for bankruptcy protection with over $45m owed to players
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave.
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.
GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington to face off for New Hampshire governorship
Warmington was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ayotte faced nominal opposition before she won her primary, NBC News projects.