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BBCThe Mercator projection is the map widely used across the globe but inaccurately depicts the sizes of countries and continentsThe UN has just called for the predominant world map to be replaced with one that more accurately reflects the true size of continents such as Africa.The “Correct the Map” resolution adopted by the General Assembly aims to fix the discrepancy on the Mercator map, in which the African continent is shown as being of similar size to Greenland – even though it is in reality about 14 times larger.It adopted a new map, the Equal Earth projection, which better represents…
Inside court as judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy caseWarning: This story contains distressing details and discussion of attempted suicideA Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy after jurors conceded they would not be able to unanimously decide whether she should be held criminally liable for killing her three young children after a week of deliberating.The case against Clancy has both captivated and heavily divided the American public, even spurring remarks from the US president.There was a sense of disbelief in the courtroom as the case – and Clancy’s future – were left…
ReutersSteve Witkoff (left) and Jared Kushner (right) are due to travel to Kyiv after talks in MoscowTwo of US President Donald Trump’s top envoys have arrived in Moscow ahead of a weekend of talks aimed at accelerating efforts to end the war in Ukraine.Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will hold talks in the Russian capital before travelling to Kyiv on Sunday for discussions with Ukraine.Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered a halt to strikes on Kyiv for three days due to the US visit, state media reported, citing the Kremlin. Trump told reporters on Friday that Witkoff and Kushner were “bringing…
Getty ImagesThere were 319 Mexican wolves in the wild in the US in 2025, up from just four in 1998Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove endangered species protection for the grey wolf and a subspecies, the Mexican wolf.The US president’s decision could pave the way for pastoral farmers to kill the canines to protect their livestock. His order said ranchers played a “vital role” in the food supply chain and American cultural heritage.But conservation groups have criticised the move, saying it could derail long-term efforts to recover the endangered wolf populations.There were 319 Mexican wolves in the…
LIVEDisruption at Port of Dover as masked ‘stop the boats’ protesters block roadsHundreds of demonstrators, wearing black with their faces covered, caused delays to traffic reaching the port.
Inside court as judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy caseWarning: This story contains distressing details and discussion of attempted suicideJodi Fournier spent 15 days at the courthouse – sitting, listening and waiting. It was a personal duty, she felt, to show support for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother charged with murdering her three children.Katelyn Kazmirci, from North Carolina, convinced her mother to make a detour to the courthouse in Plymouth on their way to a family funeral, intrigued by the case she had followed on TikTok.All around them, dozens of women wearing pink rallied in support of Clancy. Not…
Remco van SchellenPort of Dover said there was an “ongoing public order incident”There is major disruption at the Port of Dover due to a large group of masked men holding a demonstration.Kent Police said it was aware of a demonstration currently taking place at the ferry terminal and was “engaging with protesters”.Traffic has been stopped from going in and out of the port.Images from the scene appear to show hundreds of protesters, all dressed in black and wearing face coverings.Ferry operator DFDS said it was aware of the “current traffic disruption” and would accommodate passengers on the next departure once…
Why the USS Lincoln turned up in Thailand looking so rustyWhen the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand this week some people were quick to criticise the condition it was in.1 hr agoWorld
ReutersThe explosion happened at a barracks in Viacha, about 30km from La PazAt least two people have been killed after an explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia – but authorities fear the toll could be higher.Bolivian Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano said at least 81 people had been injured when “pyrotechnic material” detonated at the barracks, where an artillery regiment was stationed, about 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Friday. Seven others remain missing.Health official Rita Nebraska told local television between 10 and 15 people were believed to have died in the incident in Viacha, about 30km (19 miles) from…
ReutersTristan and Andrew Tate pictured in April 2026 at Kaseya Center, MiamiRomanian prosecutors have charged social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate with further sex crimes.They are accused of making more than $1.2m (£888,000) by coercing a girl to do sex acts on video chats, according to the Romanian Directorate for Investigating Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT).Andrew, 39, is charged with trafficking minors, money laundering and sex with a minor. Tristan, 38, is charged with complicity in trafficking in minors and money laundering.The Tates – currently in a Miami jail fighting extradition to the UK over separate charges – deny all…