‘A year of resistance’: Cuba’s private sector faces Trump’s oil blockade
US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
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Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision
Trump claimed he had a ‘great call’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.
US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues.
Brazil’s Lula meets Trump amid efforts to avert new US trade tariffs
Brazilian officials are hoping for the best outcome from the meeting, given tensions over Trump’s tariff policy.
Man pleads guilty to Colorado firebombing, groups call for family reprieve
June 2025 attack targeted supporters of Israeli captives in Gaza; Advocates say family of assailant unjustly targeted.
Trump calls for ‘incitement’ charges against top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries
US president says House minority leader should be indicted over ‘maximum warfare’ remarks in relation to election maps.
US judge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note
Judge does not make claim on authenticity of document, filed in court as part of criminal case of former cell mate.
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Why is the US seeking UN help to open Hormuz after undermining it?
Marco Rubio has called on the UN for a Hormuz solution as talks for a peace deal in Iran continue.
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What are US proposals to end war, and will Iran agree to them?
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal to end the US-Israel war on it that has caused a global crisis.
US reinstates deportation proceedings against Palestinian student Mahdawi
Student accuses government of weaponising the immigration system to silence his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
US says Pope-Rubio talks underscore ‘strong relationship’ with Vatican
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.
