Category: World

X could face UK ban over deepfakes, minister says
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. [...]

One dead, dozens trapped after giant landfill collapses in Philippines
Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City. [...]

US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say. [...]

Video emerges of Minneapolis shooting filmed by ICE agent who opened fire
The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street. [...]

Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump
The largest demonstrations in years have left at least 48 protesters dead, human rights groups say. Trump told reporters on Friday that Iran was in "b [...]

Trump claims he has cancelled second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president also threatens land strikes on drug cartels in Latin America and says he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader soonUS politics live – la [...]

Attempt to overturn the Gambia’s ban on FGM heard by supreme court
Case brought by Muslim leaders and MP follows failed 2024 bid and seen as part of global anti-women’s rights backlashA group of religious leaders and [...]

Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groups
The White House says the decision was taken because those entities "no longer serve American interests". [...]

Vance criticises Denmark and Europe’s handling of ‘critical’ Greenland
European allies of Denmark have rejected Trump's ideas to annex the semi-autonomous territory. [...]

Wawrinka handed Australian Open wildcard in final season
Stan Wawrinka receives an Australian Open wildcard as he begins the final season of his career, but Australian Nick Kyrgios misses out. [...]
