Leah Bennett
Cuba's power grid collapses again after nationwide blackout
Cuba's fragile power grid suffered a devastating secondary collapse during nationwide restoration efforts, deepening an energy crisis fueled by chronic shortages and outdated infrastructure.
US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran
As tensions persist, a senior US Central Command intelligence officer has asked analysts to brainstorm unconventional ways to pressure Iran.
Ukrainian drone strike kills seven on Russian Black Sea beach resort
Ukrainian drone strikes on a popular Russian Black Sea beach resort and the Crimean Peninsula left at least 11 people dead and dozens wounded.
Ashley Garibay identified as In-N-Out employee killed in Idaho shooting
Family and friends have identified Ashley Garibay as the In-N-Out employee killed during a shooting at a newly opened restaurant in Idaho.
25 states sue Trump administration over new Section 301 forced‑labor tariffs
Twenty-five U.S. states have filed a lawsuit at the Court of International Trade challenging the Trump administration's new forced-labor tariffs, arguing they are an illegal workaround to replace struck-down import taxes.
Spain court opens criminal inquiry into organized role in Ceuta migrant crisis
Spain's high court has launched a criminal investigation into the July 2026 mass border crossings in Ceuta to determine if networks orchestrated the crisis.
Capital One says AML review forced closure of Trump Organization accounts
Capital One filed a court document defending its closure of over 300 Trump Organization accounts, arguing the action followed anti-money-laundering reviews.
Trump says talks with Iran imminent but US denies new negotiations
President Trump announced that talks with Iran and a deal are imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though U.S. and Iranian officials quickly denied any new direct negotiations.
Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Naypyidaw
Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met with an ICRC official in Naypyidaw, providing the first independent visual proof that she is alive after years of isolation.
Aung San Suu Kyi pictured alive in rare photos released by Myanmar junta
Myanmar's military junta has released rare photographs of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC representative, offering the first visual proof of her condition in years.
Trump claims US-Iran talks start Monday despite Tehran denying negotiations
President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin, though the Iranian foreign ministry insisted no direct talks were under way.
New Zealand makes 'English' an official language, drawing nationwide criticism
The New Zealand Parliament has officially enacted the English Language Bill, granting statutory recognition to English alongside existing official languages.
Spain's Ceuta migrant surge prompts EU calls to suspend Schengen
A massive migrant surge in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has sparked intense EU debates over border security and calls to suspend the Schengen area.
Man arrested after British woman found dead in suitcase
Greek police arrested a 26-year-old suspect who confessed to transporting the body of 38-year-old charity worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross in an Athens suitcase.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinds 'anti-weaponization' fund
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order terminating a controversial $1.8 billion fund following negotiations with Republican senators.
Iran denies Trump claim that new talks will begin on Monday
Iran contradicted US President Donald Trump's assertion that bilateral talks would begin, as Washington halted planned military strikes.
Live updates: Trump says Iran talks will restart after he calls off strikes
President Donald Trump has called off a planned massive airstrike on Iran, pivoting to a new round of diplomatic negotiations following appeals from Gulf allies.
Iran expands regional pressure campaign to force US concessions on Hormuz
Iran is widening its regional pressure campaign across energy infrastructure and shipping lanes to compel Washington into major concessions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump pauses Iran strike after Gulf allies plea, talks set for Monday
President Donald Trump put a planned massive military attack on Iran on hold after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran asked for diplomacy, paving the way for indirect talks.
Iran hangs two men convicted of spying for Mossad amid war tensions
Iran's judiciary has publicly executed two men convicted of operating as Mossad spies and feeding military coordinates to Israel amid escalating regional wars.