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A recent survey by Spain’s Commercial Office in Havana puts the outstanding liabilities at about $276 million and warns that another $80 million are trapped in retained dividends and accounts that cannot be transferred off the island
The Canadian author began by secretly publishing chapters on a fan fiction platform, unbeknownst to her family. Now, thousands of readers are hooked on her love stories between hockey players (which include plenty of sex), her publisher is breaking sales records, and the actors who bring her characters to life have become stars
The decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
The Spanish dancer created the routine performed by US skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates at the Milan–Cortina competition
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Two Scottish brothers try to sneak into Eurovision by entering for another country.
Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden…
The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
On Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
In his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
Presidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldEsmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
The New York Times WorldA ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent WorldBetween the losses, the changes and the phone-shaped hole in the drywall, an HBO film crew captured the U.S. men’s national soccer team as they prepared for the 2026 World Cup.
NBC NewsUS president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
The Guardian WorldTreasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian WorldMap designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
The Guardian WorldThe Supreme Court on Monday wiped out a decision blocking Alabama Republicans’ congressional map, potentially allowing it to be used for the midterms in the wake of the justices’ recent blockbuster…
The HillNobody's Girl, published last year, detailed Giuffre's encounters with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News (Front page)Byron Allen is expected to head BuzzFeed as the company’s new CEO, according to a Monday company release. Allen will replace Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, who will transition into the role of pres…
The HillThe University of Nebraska is home to the only federally funded quarantine unit in the U.S. and a separate biocontainment unit that can treat people exposed to infectious diseases.
NPR NewsHome secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for th…
The Guardian WorldTwo people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
BBC WorldThe British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Polls have shown California voters h…
The Guardian WorldAn Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.
BBC News (Front page)Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unf…
CBC WorldOver 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
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NBC NewsThe national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.52 Monday, up from the $2.98 average in late February before Iran conflict began
The Independent WorldA Dutch-registered subsidiary of technology company Yandex has been fined 100 million euros for transferring the personal data of users of the Yango taxi service to Russia, Finland’s Data Protectio…
Meduza (English)The trial has exposed even more details about OpenAI’s fractious corporate past than previously documented OpenAI, despite its name, is usually extremely secretive about its operations. It promotes…
The Guardian WorldWhile hantavirus respiratory infections may still be rare in the U.S., they can be incredibly deadly.
The HillIn a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Wil…
The Guardian WorldA Tennessee teenager called her school board a group of “cowards” last week for not firing a member who hugged her and remarked that she was “hot” during a public meeting last month.
NBC NewsGeorge Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.
BBC News (Front page)The Supreme Court temporarily allowed full access to the abortion pill mifepristone while it considers a case that could limit availability of the drug. The court had earlier provisionally blocked …
NBC NewsTottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.
BBC News (Front page)The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
The New York Times WorldDemocrats are trying to stoke public opposition to the project as they take aim at legislation to provide nearly $72 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown.
The New York Times USThe president’s visit with Xi Jinping was meant to be a moment of triumph, writes Andrew Feinberg , but it will instead present an optics nightmare amid rising prices due to his unilateral military…
The Independent WorldThe decision sends litigation back to a lower court as the state races to adopt a congressional map that would eliminate a majority-Black district and more heavily favor Republicans.
NBC NewsA new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered on Monday along a road leading to Haiti's main airport.
CBC WorldPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
BBC WorldThe chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldA watchdog group on Monday asked the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General to probe Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation in the reality series entitled, “The Great Ame…
The HillHamilton was fired as acting administrator last year after he opposed plans to abolish the agency at a House hearing Donald Trump has once again nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emerg…
The Guardian WorldPresident Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
The New York Times WorldRom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
The New York Times WorldDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest attack against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is underscoring the alarm over the state of the U.S. military’s weapons stockpiles more than two months into the war…
The HillWas the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
BBC PoliticsPresident Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Lake’s appointment wa…
The HillThe three-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed — and that Russia and Ukraine both agreed to — expired at midnight on May 12.
Meduza (English)The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
PoliticoThe UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
BBC News (Front page)Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.
The New York Times WorldThe White House has moved away from some of Miller’s most hard-line immigration tactics
The Independent WorldWhen given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.
NPR NewsEstablishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.
The New York Times USFull access to the abortion pill mifepristone, including through telemedicine and the mail, will continue for at least three more days, the high court said on Monday.
NPR NewsCummins worked as a senior vice president at Serco, a government contractor.
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