Cuba runs out of fuel, diesel amid US blockade
Cuba has run out of fuel and diesel, as the US blockade plunges the island deeper into an energy crisis. The government is now considering a renewed offer of aid … Read More
Louisiana senate passes bill to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional districts
If state’s house passes bill, redrawn map could could give state Republicans a 5-1 congressional majority Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email On Thursday, the Louisiana state … Read More
Mbappe, Dembele head up France squad for 2026 World Cup
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada … Read More
Macron ‘slap’ was sparked by texts with Iranian actress, book claims
An AI-generated tabloid magazine cover online claimed to show President Emmanuel Macron and Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani together. The fake cover builds on claims from a new book about the … Read More
Mbappé heads up France squad in Deschamps’ final World Cup bid
Kylian Mbappé will lead France’s bid for World Cup glory after coach Didier Deschamps named a largely unchanged 26-man squad Thursday for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada … Read More
Nobel winner Mukwege warns of predatory US deal for DR Congo
In tonight’s edition, Congolese Nobel laureate Denis Mukwege slams the US-brokered peace deal in eastern DRC as predatory. Also, once dominant in Senegal’s economy, France is now being overtaken as … Read More
Three more people sick in California amid ‘unprecedented outbreak’ due to toxic mushrooms
Since November, state has seen 47 cases of people accidentally ingesting poisonous wild mushrooms Health authorities in California’s Napa county reported that three people had been hospitalized after consuming poisonous … Read More
Top California Democratic strategist pleads guilty to $225,000 fraud charges
Dana Williamson, who has ties to Gavin Newsom, conspired to steal gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra’s campaign funds Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Dana Williamson, a top … Read More
Labour politicians jockey for possible challenge to UK’s Starmer
British Labour lawmaker Josh Simons on Thursday said he would resign from his seat in parliament in a move designed to give Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham a chance to … Read More
Iran accuses United Arab Emirates of being ‘active partner’ in US-Israeli war
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United Arab Emirates on Thursday of playing an active role in the US-Israeli war against his country. Araghchi also referred to what Israel … Read More