How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
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Trump faces backlash over childhood vaccines order
Click in for The Hill’s midday newsletter with all the latest news. {beacon} It’s Tuesday: And it’s shaping up to be a busy one, even with Congress on recess. In today’s issue: Critics respond to Trump’s vaccine order Trump’s reported Air Force One ruse GOP senators rally for Thune Trump backs FIFA’s Infantino…
The dangerous politicization of bank charters
In an opinion piece, Patrick M. Brenner argues that the politicization of bank charters threatens financial inclusion and competition in the United States.
Three ways to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
Ex-fraternity leader pleads guilty to hazing after pledge’s death but could avoid jail time
One pledge told police that he and three other pledges were brought to the party with pillowcases over their heads before the medical emergency
Send your questions for Keir Simmons
A multinational maritime coalition was recently formed to secure international trade routes throughout the Middle East.
Congo battles fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record as deaths top 2,000
The Democratic Republic of Congo says that confirmed Ebola deaths have reached 2,011, the latest grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.
From Amy Adams to Juliette Lewis, everyone loves Bardem in ‘Cape Fear’: ‘He’s a teddy bear’
The actor’s co-stars in the Apple TV drama, which has just finished its first season, praise his work ethic and sense of humor
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities
A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war.
Why is the U.S. banning a ton of robot vacuums? Here’s what you should know
The FCC banned foreign-made advanced robots, and robot vacuums fall under the new rules. Here’s what it means for the device you already own — and which models you can still buy.
The Japanese garden: A microcosm that sums up the world
A new book explores their simple complexity, achieved after centuries of history. Its author, the architect Javier Vives, writes about the relationship those spaces maintain with theater and culture
Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
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School bus crashes in Shing Mun Tunnel after driver loses consciousness, 1 injured
A school bus driver lost consciousness and another passenger was slightly injured when the vehicle carrying about 50 children crashed inside Shing Mun Tunnel on Wednesday afternoon. The coach was t…
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Immigration minister says poorer areas have taken ‘fair share’ of asylum seekers – UK politics live
Anna Turley backs up Andy Burnham’s suggestion that affluent areas should house more asylum seekers in future The order of service for the funeral of Ann Widdecombe has been published, the BBC’s Mi…
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Trump plays down Air Force One plane switch as criticism grows over ‘decoy’ passengers – US politics live
President says Secret Service wanted him on ‘different plane’ due to threat as Democrats call for congressional briefing Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. President Donald Trump said …
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Thailand Halts New Gun Permits After Mass Shooting at a School
It remains to be seen how far the government will go to tighten gun control in the country, which has experienced a string of high-profile shootings in recent years.
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Iranian factions squabble over war aims as supreme leader maintains low profile
The absence from public life of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has left a vacuum in which disputes between political factions have seeped into the open.
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Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves UK heatwave live – latest updates Just 20 staff are working on climate adaptation within a …
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New Zealand PM survives second challenge to leadership just weeks before general election
After a long meeting with his MPs, Christopher Luxon says the party is ‘united’ and ‘determined to win this election’
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Huge swarm of jellyfish shut down nuclear reactors at power plant after clogging pumps
Gravelines power station left with only one of its six nuclear reactors operating at full capacity after jellyfish clogged pumps
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‘Send food photos’: Lobbyist paid for former premier’s brother to go to Fiji to avoid inquiry, Icac hears
Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence about allegations linked to Reformers at Independent Commission Against Corruption hearing Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Li…
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Ban on military-style clothing does not apply to active-duty members, Yasukuni clarifies
The shrine said that it has seen an increase in visitors wearing military attire without any affiliation or qualification.
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Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters completes Strictly line-up
Walters, who played Gwen in the BBC sitcom, is the 15th and final celebrity to be announced for Strictly.
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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.
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UK heatwave live: Met Office issues extreme heat warning as government convenes emergency Cobra meeting
Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week People have been urged to avoid Dunwich Heath in Suffolk as authorities assess wildfire damage and deal with …
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Hunger Games or American Gladiators? Trump’s Patriot Games inspires wave of memes
One post showed an AI-generated Trump wearing an American-flag unitard and swinging from metal bars
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Barnaby Joyce claims One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties in Australia’ as former candidate’s comments surface
One Nation MP says failed WA candidate’s comments describing same-sex attraction as a mental illness are ‘highly offensive’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyc…
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Millions gear up for first total eclipse since 2006
A total solar eclipse will sweep across northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. From the Sun's corona to animal behaviour and human emotio…
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Great Britain faces electricity supply shortfall during solar eclipse
Event expected to hit solar power just as fifth heatwave of summer increases use of air conditioning and fans Great Britain faces a shortfall of electricity supplies on Wednesday evening as the nea…
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David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong to win Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Crowly pulls off last-minute victory in tight race after polls had shown his progressive opponent as a clear frontrunner David Crowley, the Milwaukee county executive, pulled off a last-minute vict…
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Key US primary races take shape
Tuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in…
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Yandex Pay removed from App Store
Yandex Pay has disappeared from the App Store, the company announced.
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Death toll rises after Colombia earthquake
The death toll is rising in Colombia following the country’s worst earthquake in decades. At least 240 people have been confirmed killed in the west of the country, many of them found beneath the r…
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Ecuadorean Fishing Boats Hit by Mystery Attackers
Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.
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Trump Tariffs Force Some Canadian Companies to Move South of the Border
If President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by relocating to the United States.
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He Was Deported to Eswatini in Southern Africa. He May Never Go Free.
As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way out.
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The Global Story
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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Inflation in focus as wage growth slows for workers
The government is set to release the consumer price index for July as Americans contend with a tight labor market and elevated energy costs.
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv bombs Russian naval base on Black Sea despite agreeing to JD Vance’s request
Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting oil tankers using Novorossiysk port amid US concerns over the impact on oil markets
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8 Takeaways from Tuesday’s Primaries
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party’s progressive and moderate wings.
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Zambia to vote in elections, a southern African country rich in critical minerals
Zambia holds an election on Thursday to decide if President Hakainde Hichilema gets a second five-year term as reward for his economic recovery plan in the southern African nation
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Luxon survives another leadership vote months before New Zealand's election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a leadership vote among his party’s lawmakers less than three months before an election
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Drone strike in western Libya torches a power substation, triggering outages
A drone strike has ignited a fire at a power plant in western Libya, knocking the facility out of service
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Thai government orders gun control review after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok
The Thai government has pledged to tighten gun controls and crack down on illegal firearms after two deadly shootings near Bangkok intensified calls for tougher enforcement
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Kosovo begins excavations at newly found mass graves tied to 1998-99 war missing
Erblin Ademi has long lost hope that his father, who went missing nearly 30 years ago, could still be alive
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Early release scheme risks more serious crimes, probation chief warns
The chief inspector of probation for England and Wales tells the BBC services are already under "unprecedented pressure".
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Wisconsin Democrats choose moderate Crowley for governor's race in US battleground state
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Wednesday eked out a stunningly narrow win against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic party primary for the Wisconsin governor's race.…
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Four Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait while the Iran-backed Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of transporting weapons.
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Landslide in Mumbai kills 6 as India is drenched by monsoon rains
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered a landslide in Mumbai, killing at least six people and injuring four others
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Fifty police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
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Amid fuel shortages, Russia starts receiving gasoline from India
Russia has received its first shipment of gasoline from India, the Bloomberg news agency reported, citing data from the Kpler service.
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Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
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Contractor ordered to fix faulty lifts causing Queen Mary Hospital block delay
The Hong Kong government has demanded that a contractor rectify faulty lifts in a new block at Queen Mary Hospital after multiple glitches delayed the launch of all clinical services at the buildin…
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Trump Says Secret Service Ordered Air Force One Swap
Trump claims his secret plane was in more danger than the Air Force One decoy the public thought Trump was flying on.
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Europe braces for another heatwave
Repeated heatwaves this summer have had severe consequences across Europe, scorching grasslands and causing rivers to fall so low that they’ve revealed secrets dating back to the Second World War. …
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With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and repor…
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Joyce claims One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties’ in country – as it happened
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister says funding agreement with Victoria ‘very close’ The education minister, Jason Clare , says …
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Russia's only anti-war party banned
Russia’s only anti-war party has been barred from taking part in next month’s parliamentary elections, after the country’s Supreme Court handed down the decision. It’s the latest sign of the Kremli…
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F-16 intercepts plane over Trump’s Patriot Games in latest airspace violation
Incident follows breaches of temporary flight restriction over President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf course Sunday, where he was also in attendance at the time
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Donald Trump says he faced ‘greater risk’ on swapped plane
Donald Trump reportedly took a secret military flight out of Turkey last month in an undercover operation prompted by fears that Iran was planning an assassination attempt against the US president.…
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What to Know About David Crowley, the Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor
The Milwaukee County executive, who won a tight primary race against Francesca Hong early Wednesday, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.
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Colombia quake death toll surpasses 240
The death toll from Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to more than 200, as rescuers race against time to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. On Tuesday…
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