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.
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UN Pleads with Equatorial Guinea to Stop Sending US Asylum Seekers Home
The United Nations has publicly urged Equatorial Guinea to halt its plans to send US deportees back to their home countries, where they risk political violence, torture, and death, according to a recent report.
France World Cup Squad 2026: Key Selections and Omissions
Didier Deschamps announced France's 26-man World Cup squad for the 2026 tournament on May 14, 2026. Robin Risser made the cut as the only surprise goalkeeper, while Eduardo Camavinga and Randal Kolo Muani were left out.
Israel Sues New York Times in High-Profile Legal Case
Israel has filed a lawsuit against the New York Times, accusing the publication of defamation and inciting violence, according to the Times of Israel.
Cuba’s Power Crisis: Blackouts, Protests, and a Fuel Shortage
Cuba is experiencing widespread blackouts and protests as the country faces severe fuel shortages. President Miguel Diaz-Canel attributed the crisis to US sanctions, which have restricted fuel imports and exacerbated an already fragile energy system.
Canadian Officer Acquitted of Spying for China
A retired Canadian police officer accused of spying for China has been acquitted of national security charges after prosecutors failed to prove their case, according to The Guardian.
Florida Crew Recounts ‘Miraculous’ Atlantic Plane Rescue with Fuel Low
All 11 people rescued from a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean survived a 'pretty miraculous' ordeal, according to a military crew in Florida that saved them with only minutes of fuel remaining.
UN Urges Equatorial Guinea to Halt Deportee Expulsions
Human rights experts at the United Nations have issued a rare public appeal, urging Equatorial Guinea to halt plans to return US deportees to their home countries, where they face political violence, torture and death, according to The Guardian.
Nigeria’s Ex-Minister Gets 75 Years for $24.7m Corruption
A former Nigerian minister has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for laundering 33.8bn naira ($24.7m; £18.5m), according to the BBC.
Warning Record Global Temperatures as El Niño Risk Grows
New forecasts warn of record global temperatures as the chance of a very strong El Niño event increases, according to the BBC.
Iran Seizes ‘Floating Armoury’ Ship in Gulf of Oman
A vessel reportedly operating as a 'floating armoury' in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to the maritime risk management company Vanguard.
Trump in China: Flattery, fanfare but tensions persist
Donald Trump was welcomed with flattery and fanfare during his visit to China, though key issues like trade and Taiwan remain unresolved, according to BBC.
Netanyahu Says Israel to Sue New York Times Over Palestinian Rape Report
Israel’s government said on Thursday it is suing The New York Times over an article alleging Palestinian detainees were raped by Israeli forces, according to Al Jazeera. The report, by Nicholas Kristof, detailed accounts from 14 victims.
Cuba Run Diesel Fuel Shortage Sparks Protests and Blackouts
Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, according to its energy minister, leading to mass protests in Havana and widespread power outages. The crisis has been attributed to a U.S. blockade and the collapse of traditional fuel supplies from Venezuela and Mexico.
Russia Hits Kyiv With 407 Drones in Largest Nighttime Attack
Russia launched its largest drone attack since the war began, with 407 drones striking Kyiv and other cities in the early hours of the 12th, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack followed a Ukrainian strike on Russian air bases and strategic bombers.