Russian oil tanker reaches Cuba after Trump appears to loosen blockade
The tanker has reached Cuban waters just hours after Donald Trump said he had “no problem” with it arriving.
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Continue ReadingTwo Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
Continue ReadingPrison phone call recordings raise questions over ex-Abercrombie boss’ fitness for trial
Mike Jeffries’ lawyers argue that he is suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
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The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.
Continue ReadingHow deepfake porn scandal surrounding TV star rocked Germany
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Continue ReadingNo Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.
Continue ReadingShops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens
Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.
Continue ReadingTwenty-two migrants die off Greek coast after six days at sea
Poor weather and a lack of food and water contributed to the deaths, the Greek coastguard says.
Continue ReadingExpectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade
In January 2026, the Trump administration enforced an oil and fuel blockade on Cuba, triggering severe energy shortages and widespread blackouts that have especially impacted vulnerable populations, such as expectant mothers. The shortages of food, milk, and essential medicines are straining maternal care services, making pregnancies more difficult and uncertain. The BBC’s Will Grant spoke […]
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