In today’s edition, leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials meant to take part in an internatio…
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel admits ‘urgent changes’ needed to overcome crisis
The oil blockade imposed by President Donald Trump in January has brought the island’s already moribund economy to the brink of collapse, marked by power cuts sometimes lasting over 30 hours.
I recommend these Garmin smartwatches for almost every situation (and price range)
Plus, many of Garmin’s signature smartwatches are on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
Gaza fans chase World Cup joy amid blackout, displacement and war
World Cup matches offer residents of Gaza a brief escape from war, blackouts and life in tents.
VivaTech 2026: Can AI become the next beauty adviser? L’Oréal thinks so
As consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants for advice and recommendations, companies are rethinking how they reach and engage customers. Speaking to France 24 at VivaTech in Paris, L’Oréal Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Asmita Dubey explains…
Unsealed docs: Google lost a court fight against a 2023 US warrant in a Jan. 6 pipe bomb probe seeking info of 300+ users who searched for the RNC and DNC HQs (Zoe Tillman/Bloomberg)
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Unsealed docs: Google lost a court fight against a 2023 US warrant in a Jan. 6 pipe bomb probe seeking info of 300+ users who searched for the RNC and DNC HQs — Google waged a secret court fight against a US…
A Small Election Could Change British Politics
Voters in the northern English district of Makerfield cast ballots on Thursday to choose their representative in Parliament, the outcome of which could lead to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ouster.
Former Army generals say Ukraine making headway in war with Russia
Russia’s strategy has remained basically unchanged despite losing almost 500,000 soldiers in its four-year war with Ukraine, a former commander of U.S. Army troops in Europe said.
Scotland football fan calls 911 over ‘terrifying’ shooting during World Cup trip
The man had just arrived in Boston ahead of Friday’s game.