Millions without electricity as Cuba’s power grid collapses
Cuba’s chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing hundreds in hospital strike
Islamabad denies targeting any health facility and said its strikes were aimed at military installations.
Trump says presidents ‘should not have learning disabilities’ as he mocks Newsom’s dyslexia
The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was “disturbed” by the president’s remarks.
Utah bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.
Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
Trump’s confidence is undimmed – but every Iran option comes with risk
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
‘Fire came from the sky and burned them’ – life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from ‘misuse’
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent “catastrophic misuse” of its systems.
Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano
Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.


