World Regions - Page 215

February 24, 2026

'The View' hammers BBC for not censoring racial slur at BAFTAs, despite editing 'Free Palestine' comments

Sunny Hostin accuses BBC of censoring a "Free Palestine" speech from BAFTA broadcast while allowing racial slur from audience member with Tourette syndrome to air unedited.

February 24, 2026

Hockey officials reject Canadian coach's complaints of 3-on-3 overtime rules after Olympic loss

While Team Canada coach Jon Cooper slammed the Olympics' three-on-three overtime format, the IIHF president said the rules are staying put after Team USA's gold-medal victory.

February 24, 2026

Troops reinforce Puerto Vallarta as unrest shows signs of easing following El Mencho’s death

Mexico's Navy deploys 103 Marines and tactical vehicles to Jalisco after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed, as authorities brace for prolonged violence and power struggles.

February 24, 2026

Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns Iran's alleged chemical weapons program poses growing threat as U.S. increases military presence in region.

February 24, 2026

Former NFL star says 'insufferable' Eileen Gu was given easy questions throughout Olympics

Boomer Esiason blasted U.S.-born skier Eileen Gu for representing China and taking millions in payments, saying her interviews were arrogant despite her Olympic victories.

February 24, 2026

US, France move to steady ties after Paris restricts ambassador's access

U.S. and France are working to repair a diplomatic crisis after U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner's access was restricted over social media posts about an activist's death.

February 24, 2026

American trapped at luxury resort in Mexico told 'no one's leaving' by hotel staff

A Wisconsin tourist shared her experiences of being stranded at Mexico's Punta Mita luxury resort region as cartel violence shuts down airports across the Mexico coast.

February 24, 2026

South African president thanks Putin after 17 men ‘lured’ to Russian front lines begin returning home

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Vladimir Putin after 17 South African men who were "lured" to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine began returning home.

February 24, 2026

Louvre Museum director resigns following $102M theft of crown jewels

Louvre director Laurence des Cars resigns after thieves stole $102 million in crown jewels. Macron praised her decision as "an act of responsibility."

February 24, 2026

Iran vows to do 'whatever it takes' to make a nuclear deal happen: report

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tuesday, "We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible" over Iran's nuclear program.