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.
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Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital
Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.
At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia
In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
Trump's plans for massive arch move ahead
Opposition to building the 250-foot arch, and using it for military purposes, is growing with one Democrat blasting Trump's plans as "foolhardy".
US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.
France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites
Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.
Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to White House dinner despite judge's order
CNN and MS NOW said reporters were denied access to covering White House arrivals for a state dinner, despite a judge ruling their passes must be restored.
Colombia’s President Wears Gun to Santa Marta, City Shut Down by a Criminal Group
Abelardo De La Espriella, the new president, wore the gun to visit Santa Marta, a tourist destination shut down by an armed group after state forces killed a group leader.
Special agents' blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray region
During the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.
Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler dies
A gunman shot Jim Copenhaver twice while also killing another man and grazing Trump's ear with a bullet.
Jay-Z rape accuser says her allegation was false
A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 now says she has never met the rap superstar.
Leo XIV, Trying to Be Everyone’s Pope, Heads to Secular France
After touring Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.
Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War
Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived.
Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books, the Heart of Ukrainian Culture
A publisher whose warehouse was hit twice said Moscow “thinks that books are more dangerous for them than military equipment.”
Trump and Xi exchange warm words at state dinner but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.
Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty
The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.
This Tiny Village Is Picture Perfect, Apart From All the Tourists
The residents of Vlkolinec in Slovakia — there are 17 — say that since the place was named a world heritage site, gawking hordes have made it unlivable.