The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.
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‘I hated that I looked Asian’: KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
Baby Shark: How a 90-second clip created a $400m business
Shares in the firm behind the highly-addictive children’s song rose by more than 9% in their stock market debut.
Why India’s poorest state continues to struggle with illegal alcohol sales
Efforts to crack down on bootlegging continue nine years after prohibition was introduced in Bihar.
On the front line of Europe’s standoff with Russia’s sanction-busting shadow fleet
With Europe imposing sanctions on Moscow, there has been a growing network of vessels sailing without a valid flag from Russia through European waters.
Congress approves bill to release Epstein files that will head to Trump’s desk
Once Trump signs the measure, the justice department will have 30 days to release the materials.
Brazil creates new Indigenous territories during protest-hit COP30
President Lula’s government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.
Venezuela’s Maduro ‘ready to talk’ as US ramps up pressure
Following increased US pressure on the Venezuelan government, the two sides say they are open to talks.
‘Things happen’ – Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The US president’s claims that the crown prince “knew nothing” contradict the CIA’s own assessment.
Suspected Hezbollah member goes on trial in Germany
The Shia Muslim group’s military wing is proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the EU.