Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade. Read More
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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin. Read More
India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests. Read More
‘Dancing girl’s’ bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading. Read More
Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma. Read More
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024. Read More
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission. Read More
Married at First Sight Australia allegations ‘disturbing’, says country’s watchdog
The claims also prompted a response from UK media regulator Ofcom, who called them “deeply concerning”. Read More
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer “does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment”. Read More
California’s Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations said they had been ongoing for “roughly a year’”. Read More