Donald Trump’s attention is seemingly turning to another Latin American regime: Cuba. In recent months, the president has hinted at a possible takeover and during a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”. The BBC’s Will Grant explores the President Trump’s recent […]
Continue ReadingFormer US presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton were among dozens of high-profile figures present at the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s funeral service. The men remembered Jackson for his ‘passion’ and for paving the way for Obama’s presidential run. Former vice-president Kamala Harris also spoke at the service and noted the country’s political climate. […]
Continue ReadingUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war.
Continue ReadingEngland’s Soham killer Ian Huntley’s life-support machine has reportedly been switched off. The UK’s Sun newspaper said the 52-year-old suffered severe brain trauma in the attack at HMP Frankland, Durham, in England on February 26. The former school caretaker, who murdered 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002, had been kept on life support […]
Continue ReadingOn Day 7 of the war, Israel launched attacks on Tehran and bombarded Lebanon. Iran retaliated against Israel and the region.
Continue ReadingVenezuela has entered a period of political transition following the ousting of former president Nicolás Maduro on 3 January 2026. The US and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, with the two sides promising to make an effort to promote stability, support economic recovery and advanced political reconciliation. However, Venezuelans inside the […]
Continue ReadingSwarms of low-cost drones used by the Russians in Ukraine have been breaching U.S. air defense systems and striking targets across the Middle East.
Continue ReadingSwarms of low-cost drones used by the Russians in Ukraine have been breaching U.S. air defense systems and striking targets across the Middle East.
Continue ReadingThe Iran war could sharply increase inflation in Switzerland, a new analysis shows. The Swiss National Bank will have to decide whether to increase its key interest rates. March 6, 2026, 9:36 p.mMarch 6, 2026, 9:36 p.m follow me It was expensive for Switzerland the last time a war started and caused an energy shock. […]
Continue ReadingThe Justice Department has formed a working group to examine bringing federal charges against officials or entities within Cuba’s government.
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