Cuba Says Trump Fresh Sanctions Amount to ‘Collective Punishment’
Cuba’s government has said new sanctions imposed by Donald Trump amount to 'collective punishment,' according to The Guardian.
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Iran War May Cause Food Shortages in Africa: Fertilizer Firm Warns
The Iran war could lead to food shortages in Africa, according to the head of the world's largest fertilizer company, Yara International.
BAE Faces £120M Lawsuit Over Aid Aircraft Support Decision
Britain’s largest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120m lawsuit after ending support for aircraft used to deliver aid to some of the world’s most vulnerable countries, according to a report by The Guardian.
US Imposes Sanctions on DR Congo Ex-President Kabila
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group, according to BBC.
Israel Releases All But Two Activists in Greece After Gaza Flotilla
Israel has released all but two pro-Palestinian activists detained after their aid flotilla was intercepted in international waters, according to the Israeli government.
British couple jailed in Iran: 10-year sentence sparks calls for action
Lindsay and Craig, a British couple, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, saying they're likely to be in prison for a long time.
Myanmar Ex-Leader Aung Moved to House Arrest
Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred to house arrest, according to the country's state media.
47-Year-Old Arrested in Australian Town Over Girl’s Murder
A 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, was arrested in Alice Springs, Australia, over the death of a young girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby. Violence erupted after his arrest, with police reporting unrest and property damage.
Israel Destroys Southern Lebanon Towns, Mirroring Gaza
Israeli forces have been systematically destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon, mirroring the devastation seen in Gaza. The Israeli military has published videos showing controlled demolitions of entire neighborhoods, according to NPR.
Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’ as oil prices hit $126
Oil prices surged past $126 a barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump warned the naval blockade of Iranian ports could last 'months if needed,' spooking global markets and raising fears of a prolonged disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Madagascar Detains French Ex-Serviceman Over Alleged Destabilisation Plot
Madagascar has detained a French ex-serviceman in connection with an alleged plot to destabilise the island nation, according to a statement by Deputy Prosecutor Nomenarinera Mihamintsoa Ramanantsoa.
What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, the area remains radioactive and shaped by war, according to a recent report from Al Jazeera.
Fears Resurgence Somali Piracy After 3 Vessels Hijacked
Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, according to the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO).
Russia Claims Africa Corps Thwarted Mali Coup Amid Rebel Advances
Russia’s defence ministry claimed its Africa Corps group prevented a coup in Mali over the weekend, avoiding mass civilian casualties and inflicting “irreplaceable losses” on rebels, according to a statement. The report comes as rebel forces have seized key towns and killed a key ally of Moscow.
‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards
Nigerian singer Fave faced an AI-generated version of her track, prompting her to release her own remix. African music industries are assessing how AI impacts authenticity and intellectual property.