Cuba Condemns Sanctions as ‘Illegal’
Cuba has called new US sanctions against the country 'illegal and abusive,' according to a BBC report.
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California to Begin Ticketing Driverless Cars for Traffic Violations
California will start issuing citations to driverless cars that break traffic laws, according to the state's Department of Motor Vehicles. The new rules, set to go into effect on 1 July, establish a process for police to hold autonomous vehicle manufacturers accountable.
Germany Says US Troop Withdrawal ‘Foreseeable’
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was 'foreseeable', according to the BBC.
Trump Declares Iran Hostilities ‘Terminated’ as Deadline Looms
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated,' according to letters sent to Congress, as the 60-day deadline under the 1973 War Powers Resolution approached.
Iran war protester speaks to Al Jazeera from top of Washington bridge
A 45-year-old man is protesting the war on Iran from the top of Washington’s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, speaking to Al Jazeera about his cause.
German Museum to Return Rare 113-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skull to Brazil
A 113-million-year-old Irritator dinosaur skull will be returned to Brazil, according to a joint declaration by Germany and Brazil. The fossil, housed at Stuttgart’s museum of natural history, is set to be repatriated after decades of scientific and ethical debate.
Zambia Cancels World’s Largest Human Rights Summit Days Before Start
Zambia has cancelled the world’s largest human rights and technology summit, RightsCon 2026, just days before it was due to begin, according to The Guardian.
Thirteen Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said.
Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Records Despite Omissions
The Michael Jackson biopic, focusing on his early years, has broken box office records but has faced criticism for omitting key aspects of his life, including the absence of Janet Jackson and several of his siblings. The film is set to release in April 2026 after several delays.
Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer – can it?
Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer within a decade, according to BBC reports, and is now racing other nations to be the first in the world to achieve this. The country’s two-pronged strategy includes widespread HPV vaccination and regular screening.
Rats Infest Gaza Camps, ‘If We Sleep They Bite’
Displaced families in Gaza are facing a growing rodent crisis, with 80% of sites showing frequent pest activity, according to UN agencies. 'If we sleep they bite' has become a common fear among residents.
D4vd murder case: Leiche im Kofferraum
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has filed murder charges against TikTok musician D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of his car.
Trump Iran Conflict: War Powers, Peace Talks, and Escalation
U.S. military action against Iran, initiated on February 28, must end by May 1 without congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution, according to DW.com.
US Said Withdrawing 5,000 Troops from Germany Over Iran Tensions
The United States military is reportedly withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany amid ongoing tensions with the country over the US war against Iran, according to media reports.
Iran war live: Trump says no ‘early’ end to war, unhappy with Tehran offer
U.S. President Donald Trump said there will be no 'early' end to the war with Iran and expressed dissatisfaction with a recent offer from Tehran, according to Al Jazeera.