South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
As Merz scrambles for support, Germany’s identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
As Merz scrambles for support, Germany’s identity crisis is laid bare – bbc.com
- As Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bare bbc.com
- Friedrich Merz, the zombie chancellor The Economist
- Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism aljazeera.com
- Germany Is Officially Adrift Foreign Policy
- Three state elections throw German politics into disarray Brookings
Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after ‘dangerous’ data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
‘It’s a brutal adjustment’: How to cope when your child goes to university – bbc.com
Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week if US agrees to plan
Iran says it has given the US a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the choice to accept now up to them
Michigan CEO loses job after posting AI-made image of her family in ‘Lake America’ sweaters
Jane Smith reportedly used ChatGPT to edit photo to show name Trump ordered US agencies to use for Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada
The CEO of a Michigan credit union is no longer employed there, according to the organization, after she posted on social media what appeared to be an AI-generated image of her and her family wearing sweaters emblazoned with the Donald Trump-associated words “Lake America”.
In the statement recently announcing that Jane Smith would no longer be its CEO, Family First Credit Union also apologized “for the concern, disappointment and pain this situation has caused”.
Continue reading...DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to two new health zones, WHO says
Health workers struggle as new Ebola cases are found in border regions of South Ubangi and Haut-Uele.
The treasured ‘eternal snow’ on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever – bbc.com
Jesse Watters Says Pete Hegseth Refused To Hold His Beverage at State Dinner: ‘I Can’t Be Seen Holding a Drink!’ – Mediaite
Netanyahu calls Al Jazeera a ‘toxic media outlet’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Al Jazeera a “toxic media outlet.”
Mbappe goal overshadowed by knee injury to mar Zidane debut France win
Kylian Mbappe scores the only goal of France's win in Turkiye, but Real Madrid striker immediately forced off by injury.
What would a US diesel export ban mean for global fuel prices?
Energy experts warn US diesel export ban could increase fuel costs domestically and internationally.
AfD, CDU ban new Holocaust ‘stumbling stones’ in Heidenau – dw.com
- AfD, CDU ban new Holocaust 'stumbling stones' in Heidenau dw.com
- German town bans 'stumbling stone' memorials to Nazi victims BBC
- Outrage as East German town bans Holocaust ‘stumbling blocks’ CNN
- East German town bans future Holocaust memorial plaques Reuters
- Backlash as German council decides to ban memorials to Nazi victims The Seattle Times
Italy crisis deepens as Belgium’s win stalls World Cup rebuild in Rome
Belgium win 2-0 in Italy as Nations League opener is played out in front of nearly half empty Stadio Olimpico.
Houthi attack on Mecca, Medina would cross ‘red line’, Pakistan PM tells UN
Shehbaz Sharif speaks as Islamabad, Riyadh and Ankara army chiefs meet to discuss Mecca pact, closer military ties.
Manchester City reportedly found guilty of almost 115 financial charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all 115 financial misconduct charges they were facing.
Russia targeting ‘ordinary life’ with attacks on Ukraine’s data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.
Russia targeting ‘ordinary life’ with attacks on Ukraine’s data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt "people's ability to stay connected, study, work", says Ukraine's president.