American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Cuba has accused those on board of planning “an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.source
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DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last monthsource
Explore MoreBlind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities
Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a “warm, safe” location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.source
Explore MoreTrump's theatrical State of the Union address offers little hint of any change in course
Two months ago, he gave a national address from the White House where he struck similar themes and cited similar statistics – but it hasn’t convinced the public. The president and his aides appear to be hoping that with a bigger State of the Union audience, which should measure in the tens of millions, the […]
Explore MoreWhy Trump means the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Last week, the Axios news outlet reported that his grandson, Raúl Rodríguez Castro – commonly known in Cuba as “El Cangrejo”, meaning The Crab – is the Trump administration’s point of contact inside Castro’s inner circle. If so, he’s considered one of his grandfather’s most trusted confidantes, having been his personal bodyguard, and more business-orientated […]
Explore MoreCanada's Alberta projects deficit of nearly C$9.4bn, citing low oil prices
The once debt-free province says a dramatic rise in population, coupled with low oil prices, is to blame for the sobering financial outlook.source
Explore MoreHow Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
Over nearly two years, from February 2002 to November 2003, Clinton flew on Epstein’s plane to Europe, Africa, Asia, Russia and – closer to home – Miami and New York, according to the flight logs. At the time, Clinton’s team was trying to raise money for his foundation – as much as $100m (£74.3m), according […]
Explore MoreTrump joke 'overshadows' US women's Olympic success
The men’s team was criticised after several players appeared to laugh when Trump made his comment, but Knight said: “I think there’s a genuine level of support there and respect. That’s being overshadowed by a quick lapse. “The guys were in a tough spot, so I think it’s a shame this storyline and narrative has […]
Explore MoreInstagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content
Ged Flynn, chief executive of charity Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide, said while it welcomed Instagram’s announcement, Meta was “neglecting the real issue that children and young people continue to be sucked into a dark and dangerous online world”. source
Explore MoreAnalysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over
US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol, outlining his administration’s accomplishments and his vision for the year ahead. During his wide-ranging speech, which lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, Trump made the case that America had improved under his watch. The BBC’s Daniel Bush takes a closer […]
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