Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military – Ars Technica
- As China looms, Taiwan makes more drones for defense and the US military Ars Technica
- Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones The Guardian
- DEFENSE Taiwan to establish offshore drone battalion for early threat response Focus Taiwan
- Taiwan president says he 'won't give up' on defence spending after parliament cuts Reuters
- Hsiao urges cross-party support for NT$210 billion drone defense budget Taiwan News
Myanmar military airstrike kills seven civilians in Rakhine state
A Myanmar military airstrike on the Rakhine state town of Kyauktaw killed at least seven civilians.
Brazil executes warrant against Lula ally in widening financial scandal
Left-wing Senator Jaques Wagner was the latest prominent figure to be swept up in investigations into Banco Master.
Conjoined twins separated after surgery in Saudi Arabia
Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna were successfully separated during a six-hour surgery in Saudi Arabia.
Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal – Al Jazeera
- Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal Al Jazeera
- Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism BBC
- Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates The New York Times
- Report: One dead, another critically hurt in Israeli drone strike in south Lebanon The Times of Israel
- Israeli drone strikes kill at least 4 in southern Lebanon Reuters
Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run
Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure markets
Three economic heavyweights have been brought in to advise Andy Burnham as he attempts to reassure the markets before his possible return to parliament on Friday and challenge to Keir Starmer.
Burnham is understood to be getting advice from Andy Haldane, a former Bank of England chief economist, as well as Richard Hughes, a former chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility and Jim O’Neill, a crossbench peer and former Treasury minister who worked on George Osborne’s “Northern Powerhouse”.
Continue reading...Neymar will not play in Brazil’s World Cup match against Haiti due to injury
Brazil's record goal-scorer continues to struggle with injuries after being named in their World Cup 2026 squad.
Iranian star Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab
Musicians and production team understood to be facing same punishment after livestream of patriotic song
The Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team, including musicians, have been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for performing in a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024.
According to court documents, the criminal court of Qom province sentenced the artists to flogging, a two-year ban on leaving the country and a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities on charges that include offending public decency through the production and publication of “vulgar and immoral content” online.
Continue reading...Man charged with attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at U.K. zoo – CBS News
- Man charged with attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at U.K. zoo CBS News
- 'Toddler critical' and 'cost of living hope' BBC
- Man arrested after 3-year-old ends up in zoo crocodile enclosure in UK 10TV
- Police arrest a man for attempted murder after toddler ends up in crocodile enclosure at English zoo fox5sandiego.com
- Man arrested after boy, 3, 'thrown' into crocodile enclosure at Cambridgeshire zoo The Mirror
Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi granted Canadian visa hours after denial
The forward will now be able to join his team in Toronto when they take on Germany on Saturday.
Hegseth renews Nato criticism and says US will review presence in Europe
The US defence secretary's move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance.
Netanyahu says Israel must protect relationship with US
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed for the ‘preservation’ of Israel’s relationship with the US.
Pro-Israel hawks in US criticise Iran MoU but avoid clashing with Trump
Analysts warn that pro-Israel groups and politicians in Washington will likely push to derail diplomacy with Tehran.
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war
World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents.
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
What Iran and US get from deal and why both could struggle to keep it
BBC analysts assess the claims by both Washington and Tehran to have won a victory with the deal to end their war.
Lionel Messi’s father undergoing treatment for health issues, family says
Family statement comes two days after an emotional Messi wiped away tears in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria.
At least 29 countries raise alarm about atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid
UN and allies warn of grave rights violations in North Kordofan, urge maximum pressure on RSF and SAF.