Cuba’s nationwide blackout and energy crisis explained

Power is returning in Cuba after Monday’s grid collapse, as US restrictions on oil continue. Ed Augustin is in Havana.

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The oil logic behind Trump’s war on Iran

The Kharg Island strike shows how US force is calibrated to avoid disrupting global oil flows.

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Do Taliban’s drone attacks expose a chink in Pakistan’s armour?

As the conflict intensifies, Taliban drones challenge Pakistan’s security and response strategy, say experts.

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Aftermath of Iranian ‘revenge’ strikes on Israel leaves destruction, two ki

Widespread damage was left across areas near Tel Aviv after overnight Iranian missile strikes.

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‘US distraction in the Middle East is in China’s interest’

‘US distraction in the Middle East is in China’s interest’

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Israel bombs central Beirut, killing 6, strafes south, east Lebanon

Wave of Israeli air attacks launched as ground offensive widens in south where Hezbollah are fighting Israeli forces.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 19 of US-Israel attacks?

Iran vows revenge after Israeli strikes kill security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani.

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Iran launches ‘revenge’ missile attack on Israel after assassinations

Attack kills two people in central Israel's Ramat Gan area and damages a Tel Aviv train station.

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Israeli air strike flattens residential building in Beirut

Video shows the moment a residential building collapsed in Beirut after an Israeli air strike.

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Qatar can keep goods flowing amid tensions, customs chief says

Qatar has no reason to worry about goods shortages or disruptions to supply chains despite heightened regional tensions.

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Iran fires missiles, drones across Gulf, region remains in war crosshairs

Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia report new blasts, interceptions, with war edging to 3-week mark.

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Venezuela defeat USA, win first World Baseball Classic championship

Venezuela upset the star-studded host nation to win a politically charged showdown in Miami.

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Cuba restores power after 29-hour blackout amid US oil blockade

The national power grid comes back on after Cuba's 10 million people were plunged into darkness overnight.

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Trump confirms meeting with China’s Xi Jinping delayed as war on Iran rages

US President Donald Trump delays his trip to Beijing while also seeking China's help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Actor Sean Penn gifted a special ‘Oscar’ by Ukraine’s railway company

Sean Penn was gifted an ‘Oscar’ made of Ukrainian railway metal after he skipped the Oscars to visit war-torn Ukraine.

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Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court

US defence secretary designated Anthropic a 'supply chain risk' after it refused to remove guardrails on its technology.

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Araghchi: Iran’s system holds despite targeted leaders

Iran’s foreign minister is pushing back after the killings of top officials.

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‘This is America’s war’: Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi

Iran’s foreign minister blames the US for regional escalation and says Washington is responsible for all consequences.

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Killing of Larijani will not destabilise Iranian political system: Minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi says US-Israeli assassinations will not topple Tehran's 'strong political structure'.

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Drone attacks hit near US embassy in Baghdad

Fires have broken out in Baghdad’s Green Zone after a drone swarm, purportedly launched by Iran-aligned groups.

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