Cuba moved to privatize swaths of its state-run economy as it looked to boost moribund growth and assuage the US, which has repeatedly threatened to replace the island’s communist leadership. The measures mark the single biggest change to the country’s economic system since Fidel Castro took over after the 1950s ...
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US-Iran peace deal already in doubtUS-Iran peace deal already in doubt
The US-Iran peace deal was cast into doubt mere hours after it was signed, with talks between Washington and Tehran called off and Israel maintaining its offensive in Lebanon. The interim truce required Israel to cease military operations, but overnight strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people while ...
EU opens dialogue with MoscowEU opens dialogue with Moscow
The EU moved to reduce tensions with both Moscow and Beijing, though the bloc was far from unified in its efforts to tone down rhetoric against its geopolitical rivals. The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin ...
IEA warns of oil supply glutIEA warns of oil supply glut
Oil prices headed for a sharp weekly decline, while the International Energy Agency warned of a potential supply glut. Benchmark crude prices were largely flat on Friday at around $80 a barrel, down more than 25% from a month ago. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after months of ...
What is Burnham’s path to becoming Labour leader and PM?What is Burnham’s path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand? ...
Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votesFarage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is “disappointed” with his party’s performance in the key by-election. ...
US-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland tripUS-Iran talks postponed as Vance pulls out of Switzerland trip
Eighteen people and four IDF soldiers are also killed in clashes in Lebanon, officials say, despite a truce meant to be in place in the country. ...
Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called offMiddle East crisis live: Israel strikes targets in Lebanon as US-Iran talks in Switzerland called off
IDF claims continuing strikes come after Iran-backed group repeatedly violated ceasefire; JD Vance cancels trip as US-Iran talks set for Friday cancelled US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world Lebanon’s state-run National News ...
US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off, as Israel and Hezbollah trade attacks in LebanonUS-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly called off, as Israel and Hezbollah trade attacks in Lebanon
JD Vance’s staff were at the airbase ready to fly to summit in Bürgenstock for Iran talks before trip was suddenly cancelled Talks set to take place on Friday between the US and Iran in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah targeted Israeli forces and ...
‘I’d listen to my body before it screamed for help’: Keith Richards on life as an 82-year-old great-grandad – and jousting with Mick Jagger‘I’d listen to my body before it screamed for help’: Keith Richards on life as an 82-year-old great-grandad – and jousting with Mick Jagger
He did every substance imaginable – and got punched by Chuck Berry – but Keef’s still going strong. As the Stones knock out another new album, he explains why he’s rejecting AI in favour of ‘the old ways’ Keith Richards has just become a great-grandfather. “This is true! This is ...