Mexico City (AFP) – Mexico’s president took a swipe at Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying that the United States should be called “Mexican America,” after Trump’s vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.”
Mexican president trolls Trump, suggests US renamed 'Mexican America'
'Democracy won', says Lula two years after Brasilia riots
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday hailed the triumph of democracy as he oversaw the return of restored artworks two years after they were damaged during an assault on the national seats of power by his predecessor’s supporters.
Sweden says Christmas tree needles safe to eat
Stockholm (AFP) – A day after Belgium warned against eating Christmas trees, Swedish officials said that the needles can be safely used to make butter and other products — as long as the trees are young and wild.
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Hail (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Saudi Arabian Yazeed al-Rajhi won Wednesday’s fourth stage of the Dakar Rally, in which five-time winner Nasser al-Attiyah dropped to seventh overall.
Hydrants run dry in LA fire battle, residents urged to save water
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – People living all over Los Angeles were urged Wednesday to conserve water after hydrants ran dry as major wildfires erupted around the city.
UN peacekeepers patrol in Lebanon as truce deadline nears
Marjayoun (Lebanon) (AFP) – UN peacekeepers in Lebanon patrol through rocky hills and olive groves near the border with Israel, ahead of a deadline for a truce in the war with Hezbollah that some residents fear will not hold.
Venezuela repression increases ahead of crunch anti
Caracas (AFP) – Opponents of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro condemned a new crackdown on his critics ahead of planned protests Thursday over his inauguration for a highly contested third term later this week.
'Wicked' tops SAG Awards nominations
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Hit musical “Wicked” topped the nominations Wednesday for the influential Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are key to Oscars glory, while Golden Globes darling “The Brutalist” only got one nod and “Maria” star Angelina Jolie was shut out.
West Ham cancel Lopetegui press conference as sacking rumours swirl
London (AFP) – West Ham have cancelled Wednesday’s scheduled press conference featuring manager Julen Lopetegui, with widespread reports saying the Premier League club are preparing sack the Spaniard.
