Rubio's First Trip as Secretary of State to Panama Amidst Trump's Vow to Take Back the Canal

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Newly sworn-in Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama for his first international trip as the nation's top diplomat. His trip comes after repeated vows by President Donald Trump to take back the Panama Canal, which was built by the US in the early 1900s and relinquished to Panama in 1999. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has already rejected Trump's claims. Rubio is also expected to address the issue of mass migration in Central American countries like Guatemala and El Salvador.

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The BBC is facing a tough time after its director-general, Tim Davie, resigned amid controversy over a documentary about Donald Trump.

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Tim Davie stepped down as director-general after the BBC faced criticism for a documentary about Donald Trump
The documentary was accused of being misleading and sparked a $1 billion lawsuit threat from Trump
Davie said the BBC had made mistakes, but he was proud of the organization and its journalism
The BBC is now looking for a new director-general to take on the challenging role

BBC Crisis: Top Execs Resign Amid Bias Scandal

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The BBC is facing a major crisis after its director-general and head of news resigned over a bias scandal.
The controversy started with a Panorama documentary about Donald Trump's speech before the US Capitol attack.
Critics said the edit was misleading and omitted Trump's call for peaceful protest.

Why Did They Resign?

The resignations come after a former adviser accused the BBC of "serious and systemic" bias.
The BBC has been under fire for its coverage of issues like Gaza and trans rights.
The scandal has sparked a debate about the BBC's impartiality and accountability.

Trump Exempts Hungary from Russian Oil Sanctions

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Hungary just got a big break from the US - an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil imports.
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Key Points of the Deal

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Rare earths agreement to last one year and be negotiated annually
China to buy American soya beans

What's Next?

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Key Points:

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What Does This Mean?

It's a significant development in the region, and we're left wondering: **what's next for North Korea and the US?

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Key Points:

Christopher Moynihan, 34, was arrested for making terroristic threats
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Demolition has started on the White House's East Wing to make way for a new $250m ballroom.

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Will Trump follow through on his promises?

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What's the controversy?

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