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Cuba

Cuba plunged into nationwide blackout in 10days as fuel runs low

Fuel has been scarce across Cuba since January, when US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on any nation that supplies or sells oil to the island, exacerbating the island's continuing financial and economic crises.

Iran

Iran attacks US bases as Trump threatens power plant hits

Tehran's attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of Hormuz.

Culture news

The podcast discussing ways young Africans are promoting social change

Youssoupha acknowledged cyberbullying and harassment were part of the challenges facing young Africans today, but he urged the youth to focus on the positives.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy gives 1-week ultimatum to Belarus over drone relay equipment

During a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday, Zelenskyy threatened Ukraine will take down the drone relay equipment on the border if the Belarusian leader, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, doesn't do anything to address it.

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Europe News

Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as summit opens this Monday in France

According to figures from Geneva police, an estimated 20,000 people, including some 600 so-called “Black Bloc” militants, took part in the demonstration.

Sport

Germany wins 7-1 after Curaçao scores in its first-ever FIFA World Cup

Football: Germany won 7-1 against Curaçao in the Group E opener in Houston.

Europe News

Swiss vote 'No' on proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050

A “yes” vote would have required the Swiss government to take action to cap the population by 2050, including limiting immigration.

Sport

Host cities in North America ready for biggest World Cup in history

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

Cuba

US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, wife and three others

Thursday’s penalties, which follow Trump signing of an executive order expanding sanctions against the island, freeze individuals’ property and bank accounts in the US.

World News

Xi Jinping set for North Korea trip, the first visit since 2019

The trip comes just weeks after Xi separately hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

World News

Hezbollah official: Militant group rejects proposed truce with Israel

A top Iranian general reiterated Tehran's demand for a full ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and called for Israel to pull troops back to where they were when the wider war began.

USA

US House votes war powers act to rein in Trump's military actions

House lawmakers voted 215-208 on the resolution, with four Republicans joining Democrats, an outcome that saw cheers erupting in the House chamber in what is a clear rebuke of Trump’s war strategy.

Business

Canada wants US and Mexico free trade deal to be renewed for 16 years

“The Agreement is highly beneficial to each of our countries and to the integrated North American economy," a letter conveying Canada’s recommendation, sent to the US and Mexico trade representatives, said.

Iran

US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter

Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said.

World News

US to slash number of embassies in Africa processing visas

Currently there are around 50 US embassies and consulates processing visa applications in Africa, and that number is expected to be significantly reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to reports.

Ukraine

At least 18 people killed after massive Russian strikes on Ukraine

The latest attacks which have left at least 18 people dead and 116 injured, come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia was preparing a "massive new strike" on the country.

France

Hundreds arrested in Paris after violent celebrations over PSG victory

The French interior ministry said that some 780 persons were questioned nationally, including 283 in Paris alone.

Gaza

Netanyahu vows to increase Israel's control of Gaza to 70%

“Right now, we are tightening the grip on Hamas,” Netanyahu said Thursday. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip."

Uganda

Uganda shuts border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge

The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared.

Iran

Iranians slowly returning online after months-long internet shutdown

Iranian authorities decided to lift some restrictions this week as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce, but many Iranians now fear access could be cut off again, at a moment’s notice.

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