Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country’s former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder. Read More
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Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by “significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices”. Read More
The tragedy of the ‘invisible killer’ of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s Read More
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years. Read More
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade. Read More
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month. Read More
US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were “doing a pause” on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war. Read More
Elon Musk’s SpaceX postpones Starship launch
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut. Read More
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
An independence movement in the western Canadian province has been pushing for a referendum on whether Alberta should separate from the rest of the country. Read More
‘No means no’: Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate
The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island. Read More