The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.
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BBC Verify: Why has Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico?
The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change.
Trump says no exemptions with metal tariffs to start in March
The move threatens to have a big impact in Canada, a major source of the metals in the US.
Steve Bannon pleads guilty in border wall case and avoids jail time
The former Trump adviser was accused of defrauding donors of $15m, though his lawyer says he did not pocket the money.
Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San
The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.
Salman Rushdie testifies he thought he was dying after stabbing
The author says he felt like he was lying in “a lake of blood” after he was attacked on stage in New York state.
Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday
Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli forces to prepare for fighting after Hamas postponed more releases.
Solana DEX Volume Surges Towards $60 Billion, Extends Winning Streak Over Ethereum
Solana DEX volume hits $59.55B in February, nearly twice Ethereum’s. Lower transaction fees, meme coin trading, and institutional backing drive growth, while Solana’s network efficiency boosts adoption and liquidity.
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Shiba Inu Holders Abandon Ship – This New ICO Is Gaining Massive Attention
While Shiba Inu holders appear to be making their exit amidst recent headwinds, the new ICO Meme Index ($MEMEX) is turning heads.
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Uniswap Labs Launches Layer 2 Network Unichain Mainnet
Uniswap Labs launches Unichain, a new Layer 2 network designed for enhanced scalability in DeFi. With near-instant finality, lower gas fees, and cross-chain interoperability, Unichain has already processed 95 million testnet transactions and secured support from leading crypto projects.
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