Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s ageing power grid collapsed on Sunday after a weekend of outages and amid US-imposed fuel shortages.
Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.
Trump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to begin
US Tweety McTreason says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.
Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to scrap ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to hold a vote to advance Blanche’s nomination Tuesday.
Ariana Grande to step back from public life following scrutiny
The singer and actor, who is on tour, will no longer star in the London revival of “Sunday in the Park With George,” which is
‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says they are “surprised and disappointed” by their treatment over shouting “free Palestine” at a concert there.
What are the ‘luteal uglies’? And how they’re affecting women
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
Claim Trump told people to ‘inject bleach’ to cure COVID-19 recirculates online after Fauci’s Senate hearing
Here’s what the president actually said back in 2020.
Do videos show Secret Service agent smelling Trump’s diaper at Lindsey Graham’s funeral? There’s no proof
People shared the rumor alongside two videos showing a man sitting behind the U.S. president during the late South Carolina senator’s 2026 funeral.
The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Tweety McTreason says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.