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Island facing Trump blockade suffers nationwide blackout
Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout after the country's national electricity grid collapsed.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 6:38 pm
Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad
French president Emmanuel Macron has become the first major western leader to visit Syria since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 1:52 pm
Thousands flee homes as wildfires rage in southern Europe
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as wildfires burn through large areas of southern Europe, including in popular holiday destinations.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 7:35 am
At least 25 people killed after Sri Lankan prison riot
At least 25 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after a huge riot between inmates at a Sri Lankan prison.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 6:39 am
Son of woman murdered in Crete 17 years ago says fight 'not over' as killer still free
The son of a Scottish woman who was murdered in Crete 17 years ago has vowed the fight for justice is "not over" as the killer remains free pending an appeal.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 6:20 am
'Restraining order needed': Trump escalates Meloni feud
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Giorgia Meloni with a new goading social media post.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 4:17 am
China carries out ballistic missile test hours after warning neighbouring countries
China carried out a long-range ballistic missile test in the south Pacific on Monday, sparking criticism from New Zealand and Australia.
Posted on 6 July 2026 | 2:39 am
Chinese pastor freed after Donald Trump raised issue of his release with Xi Jinping
A Chinese pastor has been released from jail after Donald Trump intervened to get him freed, in what his family have described as a "miracle".
Posted on 5 July 2026 | 5:09 am
Major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia strikes St Petersburg oil terminal
Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and port in St Petersburg and the surrounding region, Russian and Ukrainian officials say.
Posted on 4 July 2026 | 5:14 pm