Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?
Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.
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Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms
Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.
Republican holdouts end opposition to Blanche nomination
Two holdout Republican senators said they will support acting Attorney General Todd Blanche after he scrapped potential payouts to Trump allies. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez
65,000 forced to evacuate from Spokane fires
Three wildfires in Spokane, WA have destroyed more than 700 structures and forced tens of thousands to flee to safety. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports
Petrol prices strain US households as oil giants Chevron, Exxon profits soar
Low-income US households are hit hardest, spending more than 10 percent of monthly income on petrol as prices rise.
From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politics
Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.
Tennis: Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims DC crown
Alex Eala rallies past top seed Jessica Pegula in a two-day, rain-hit final, while Taylor Fritz beats teen Rafael Jodar.
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
Two die as cases of ‘explosive diarrhoea’ infection surge in US state
Two people have died in the US after being affected by the cyclospora outbreak that often causes “explosive diarrhoea”.
Hundreds of migrant minors stranded in Ceuta after border crisis
Spanish law mandates protection for unaccompanied minors, but many in Ceuta lack food and shelter.
Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire
Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire
Clergy members arrested while protesting at Senate office
Clergy members were arrested while protesting the Iran war and voting rights concerns at the Senate office.
Ethics panel recommends censure for GOP congressman for ‘inappropriate conduct’
The House Ethics Committee is recommending that Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., be censured by after finding that he engaged “inappropriate conduct towards two young female
US reports first two deaths linked to ‘explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak
The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.