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Cuba's national electricity grid has collapsed once more, plunging the island into darkness and marking another major outage in a series of failures. The blackout comes amid ongoing fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and a US-imposed oil blockade, with reports indicating three previous nationwide outages in July.
US President Donald Trump has criticized oil giants including Chevron for high petrol prices, while Chevron reported record quarterly profits. The conflict with Iran has kept oil prices elevated, drawing criticism and warnings from economists.
Two key Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have agreed to support Todd Blanche's nomination for US attorney general after he formally rescinded a controversial $1.8bn fund. The fund, created as part of a settlement between Donald Trump and the IRS, had sparked bipartisan backlash over potential payments to Trump allies.
The White House met with leading AI companies to review a voluntary framework for testing advanced models for security risks, following high-profile hacking incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic. The framework, stemming from a June executive order, allows early government access to models for up to 30 days, though details remain private.
Robert King, a former U.S. special envoy for North Korean human rights, has called for easing the long-standing travel ban to North Korea, arguing that it hinders humanitarian assistance. The State Department, however, reaffirmed the ban, citing risks of arrest and detention.
The United States has recorded its first two deaths from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce from Mexico. The CDC has reported thousands of cases across dozens of states, and officials advise washing and cooking produce to prevent infection.
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are underway and could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz 'literally by tomorrow,' but he accused Tehran of being 'duplicitous' for denying negotiations. Trump described the strait as 'already completely controlled by the United States Navy' and said nothing reaches Iran without US approval unless a deal or 'total surrender' is achieved.
Two people in Michigan have died in a cyclospora outbreak, the first fatal cases of the parasitic illness recorded in the United States. Both victims had underlying health conditions, and federal authorities have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell as the source.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could be fully reopened for shipping as early as Tuesday, following what he described as 'good discussions' with Iran. Trump also warned of severe consequences if talks collapse, while accusing Tehran of publicly denying the negotiations.
A new study links the widening gap between biological and chronological age to the rising incidence of early-onset cancer, offering a potential explanation for why younger people are increasingly diagnosed with the disease. The German Cancer Research Center reports a sharp increase in gastrointestinal cancer cases among 20- to 39-year-olds, with similar trends in the US.
Iran has denied that negotiations with the United States are underway, contradicting President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new round of talks. Tehran says it is in discussions with Oman over a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz, while oil prices fell on hopes of a deal.
Jay Clayton has been sworn in as the US Director of National Intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard. His confirmation was contentious after he refused to acknowledge Trump's 2020 election loss, and he now oversees 18 intelligence agencies.
Two Republican senators who had threatened to block Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general have agreed to advance his nomination after he formally ended a controversial $1.8bn fund. The move clears a key hurdle, though Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced she will oppose the nomination.
Alan Dershowitz sharply criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him an antisemite and saying Jews who voted for him are 'self-haters.' The comments came amid controversy over Mamdani's judicial commission appointments and his rhetoric on Israel.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran's leadership of being 'duplicitous' after Tehran announced talks with Oman on a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted the US Navy controls the strait and warned that nothing would reach Iran without a deal or surrender. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the Omani initiative would not suffice to reopen the strait if US 'aggression' continues.
The European Union's AI Act has entered a new phase, with transparency requirements now in effect and regulators gaining enforcement powers. The move is part of the bloc's broader strategy to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing global attention and criticism over delayed high-risk obligations.
Analysts warn that the threat to oil tankers in the Middle East is at its worst since the Iran war began, as attacks in the Red Sea compound the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq's main port of Umm Qasr has come to a standstill, and shipping traffic through the strait has dropped dramatically.
Board of Peace Director-General Nickolay Mladenov met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and requested a halt to IDF strikes on Hamas to allow a 14-day ceasefire, according to sources. The meeting highlights growing tension between Israel's security operations and the Trump administration's diplomatic plan for Gaza.
The New South Wales government has announced a long-awaited shake-up of Sydney's toll road pricing, with reductions on several motorways but not on WestConnex or NorthConnex. The deal with Transurban includes an $850 million widening of the M2-M7, while critics say the biggest toll road will still rise at least 4% a year.
The US Department of Defense has signed multiyear agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to sharply increase production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles, responding to depleted stockpiles amid conflicts with Iran and support to Ukraine. The deals, valued at over $58 billion for Lockheed and $3 billion for Northrop, aim to triple Patriot and quadruple THAAD output, though production increases are expected by 2027-2028.