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Cuba Struggles to Restore Power to Island Following Nationwide Grid Collapse
Americas

Cuba Struggles to Restore Power to Island Following Nationwide Grid Collapse

Wildfires Rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain While Greek Authorities Warn of Toxic Smoke
Weather & Environment

Wildfires Rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain While Greek Authorities Warn of Toxic Smoke

Europe’s Record Heat Has Overwhelmed Paris Mortuaries and Left Families in Distress
Weather & Environment

Europe’s Record Heat Has Overwhelmed Paris Mortuaries and Left Families in Distress

The Strait of Hormuz’s Future Is Unsettled in Wake of Latest Strikes
International

The Strait of Hormuz’s Future Is Unsettled in Wake of Latest Strikes

Global Trade in Cocaine, Methamphetamine Is Booming, UN Drug Report Shows
Society & Lifestyles

Global Trade in Cocaine, Methamphetamine Is Booming, UN Drug Report Shows

Ukraine Unleashes One of Its Heaviest Drone Bombardments of Russia
Europe

Ukraine Unleashes One of Its Heaviest Drone Bombardments of Russia

Venezuelans Take Search for the Missing into Their Own Hands as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs
Weather & Environment

Venezuelans Take Search for the Missing into Their Own Hands as Earthquake Death Toll Climbs

Ukraine Starts EU Membership Talks and Faces Years of Reforms While Fighting Russia
International

Ukraine Starts EU Membership Talks and Faces Years of Reforms While Fighting Russia

Lebanon Ceasefire Agreed After U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland Scrapped
International

Lebanon Ceasefire Agreed After U.S.-Iran Talks in Switzerland Scrapped

The UK Is Banning Children’s Social Media Use. Here Is What Other Countries Are Doing
Science & Technology

The UK Is Banning Children’s Social Media Use. Here Is What Other Countries Are Doing

Iran and U.S. Reach an Initial Deal to End the War and Open the Strait of Hormuz, but Challenges Remain
International

Iran and U.S. Reach an Initial Deal to End the War and Open the Strait of Hormuz, but Challenges Remain

Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan End a Month of Calm
International

Deadly Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan End a Month of Calm

Ukraine Launches Long-Range Strikes on Military and Energy Sites in Russia
Europe

Ukraine Launches Long-Range Strikes on Military and Energy Sites in Russia

UN Food Agency Says Millions Are Being Pushed into Hunger by Iran War
International

UN Food Agency Says Millions Are Being Pushed into Hunger by Iran War

Hezbollah Rejection Clouds Lebanon Ceasefire and Prospects for Ending Iran War
International

Hezbollah Rejection Clouds Lebanon Ceasefire and Prospects for Ending Iran War

Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas Decades After Cattle Threat Was Largely Eradicated in the U.S.
Americas

Screwworm Fly Detected in Texas Decades After Cattle Threat Was Largely Eradicated in the U.S.

In Public Letter, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Calls On Putin for Direct Negotiations in a Neutral Country
Europe

In Public Letter, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Calls On Putin for Direct Negotiations in a Neutral Country

Hawaii’s Worst Flooding in 20 Years Leaves Farmers Struggling and Fewer Veggies at the Market
Weather & Environment

Hawaii’s Worst Flooding in 20 Years Leaves Farmers Struggling and Fewer Veggies at the Market

Lebanon Death Toll Reaches 3,000 in Fighting Between Israel and Hezbollah
Middle East

Lebanon Death Toll Reaches 3,000 in Fighting Between Israel and Hezbollah

Man, Machine and AI Combine in Battle to Clear Ukraine of Mines And Shells
Europe

Man, Machine and AI Combine in Battle to Clear Ukraine of Mines And Shells