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Israeli strikes target Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced
Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.
Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
Cuba tells exiles ‘doors are open’ to invest in businesses in the country
Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts shipping
South Africa's fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week.
Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US
Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran
Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.
EU says Iran is ‘not Europe’s war’
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico
The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health
Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody.