Three Ways Cuba Crisis Could Play Out After US Indicts Raul Castro
The US has charged Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro, with murder - stoking speculation that Havana could be next on Washington's regime-change list, according to BBC.
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Alberta to Hold Referendum on Whether to Remain in Canada
Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, according to the BBC.
The Boys: Mexico Joins the Franchise as Spin-off Series Expands
The Boys has concluded its five-season run, but the universe lives on with two new spin-offs, including The Boys: Mexico, produced by Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna, according to CNN en Español.
Rubio Says Cuba is Threat to US as Havana Accuses Him of ‘Lies’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba poses a 'national security threat' to the US, according to the BBC.
China says US should stop ‘threats’ against Cuba after ex-leader charged
China has urged the United States to cease using 'threats' and 'coercion' against Cuba, following the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. According to the BBC, the move comes as tensions rise between Washington and Havana.
Bolivia President Reshuffles Cabinet Amid Protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz announced a cabinet reshuffle amid ongoing anti-government protests demanding his resignation, according to Al Jazeera.
Canada Faces Calls for Investigation After Plasma Donation Death
Patient advocates in Canada have called for a new investigation into the death of a young woman after a plasma donation, citing lax safety protocols and poorly trained staff.
US suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II
The United States has announced it will no longer participate in a joint defence board with Canada, according to a statement by Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby.
Pressure on Mexico as Ex-Officials Surrender Over Cartel Ties
Pressure on Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is intensifying after two former officials from Sinaloa state surrendered to U.S. authorities over alleged cartel ties, according to The Guardian.
Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to Face U.S. Legal Proceedings
Venezuela's government announced Saturday that it deported Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the U.S. for judicial proceedings, according to CBS News.
Canada confirms first hantavirus case in British Columbia
Canadian officials confirmed the country’s first hantavirus case in British Columbia, according to The Guardian. One of four Canadians quarantining after exposure on a cruise ship has presumptively tested positive.
World Cup 2026 National Team Base Camps and Locations Revealed
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, participating nations are finalising their base camps for training and matches, according to Al Jazeera.
Threatened Indictment of Castro Ratchets Up US-Cuba Tensions
Tensions between the US and Cuba are escalating amid reports that Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president, may face an indictment linked to the 1996 downing of two Cuban exile planes, according to The Guardian.
Furnace Creek Hits 46.7C as Global Weather Extremes Intensify
Furnace Creek in California reached 46.7C, the highest temperature in the US this year, as extreme weather events spanned Honduras, Indonesia, and Siberia, according to The Guardian.
CIA Director Meets Cuban Officials in Havana for Talks
CIA director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday to improve dialogue between the US and Cuba, according to the Cuban government.