‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing

Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.

Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts

The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.

Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League

Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men's 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women's 100m hurdles record.

US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic

Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.

Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers

Shortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.

Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly

Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.

Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off

The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.

Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests

Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 470 as barrier lake threatens

Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.

Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up

Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.