Tag: World
Mexican president sending letter to Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
"The Gulf of Mexico is still the Gulf of Mexico," President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
11 Baltic cables have been damaged in 15 months. What’s going on?
The frequency and concentration of the incidents in the Baltic Sea have heightened suspicions that the damage might have been deliberate.
‘Doomsday Clock’ hits 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it’s ever been
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists made the annual announcement citing threats that include climate change, proliferation of nuclear weapons and instability in the Middle East.
Tourist trampled to death by elephant in South Africa while trying to save kids
Officials say the tourist was trampled while trying to protect children who left a vehicle and ran into the bush near a herd of elephants.
Italy’s Meloni faces probe for freeing suspected Libyan war criminal
Meloni said she had been placed under investigation for allegedly aiding and abetting a crime and misuse of public funds after her government freed Osama Elmasry Njeem.
‘This is insane s—‘: Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for far-right support
'It's really insane that he can destabilize the political situations in countries,' Bill Gates said in an interview with The Times of London.
U.S. CDC told to stop working with WHO ahead of formal withdrawal
Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa.
As Trump ratchets up Greenland bid, Danish PM says Nordic leaders are united
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has repeatedly made it clear that Greenland is not for sale, despite Trump's insistence that he plans to 'get' the territory.
U.K. couple dies in Vietnam hotel after drinking possibly tainted limoncello
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, and Arno Quinto Els, 36, were found dead on Boxing Day at the Hoi An Silverbell Villa in Vietnam.
‘Every aspect of society has changed’: Sask. residents react to 3 years of war in Ukraine
It has been nearly three years since Ukraine was invaded by Russia and some locals from Saskatchewan are doing what they can to raise awareness and offer support.
Elon Musk calls for Germany to ‘move beyond’ Nazi guilt at far-right rally
'Something I think that is just very important is that people take pride in Germany and being German,' Musk said.
Auschwitz liberation was 80 years ago. How the ‘unimaginable’ is remembered
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked on Monday at the site of the former death camp.
Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza over ceasefire dispute
Israel has prevented thousands of Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of a fragile ceasefire.
South Korean prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law
This is the latest blow to Yoon, who was impeached and arrested over his Dec. 3 martial law decree that plunged the country into political turmoil.
15 reported killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces remain after a withdrawal deadline
The dead included two women and a Lebanese army soldier, the Health Ministry said in a statement. People were reported wounded in more than a dozen villages in the border area.