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Airlines will no longer be able to refuel on Cuba as U.S. blockade deepens island's energy crisis

By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press

Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Caribbean nation off from its fuel resources.

Norwegian ambassador resigns amid scrutiny over her contacts with Epstein

By Associated Press

A Norwegian ambassador who was involved in Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts in the 1990s and most recently served in Jordan has resigned as she faces scrutiny over her contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, the country's Foreign Ministry said.

Venezuela's top prosecutor orders arrest of opposition leader's ally hours after his release

Venezuela's top prosecutor says his office has requested the arrest of Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado.

UK police force examines claims ex-Prince Andrew sent sensitive trade reports to Epstein

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Police launched the inquiry after news organizations reported on emails that suggest the then-prince sent Epstein reports from a 2010 tour of Southeast Asia he took as Britain's envoy for international trade.

Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai's sentence raises international outcry as China defends it

By Associated Press

Lai was convicted of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles.

Puerto Rico stops for 13 minutes to applaud history and bask in Bad Bunny's spotlight

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Bad Bunny has used his platform to applaud immigrants, sing about Puerto Rico's identity and turmoil and denounce U.S. immigration policies.

Head of Scotland's Labour Party calls on Starmer to resign

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Scotland's Labour Party leader Anas Sarwar is the most senior party figure to call for Starmer to quit, piling more pressure on the prime minister over his decision to appoint Mandelson to the high-profile diplomatic post.

Flash floods caused by storm Marta in northern Morocco kills at least 4 people

By Associated Press

Flash floods caused by storm Marta in northern Morocco killed at least four people as the country struggled with days of heavy rain and water releases from overfilled dams.

Rescue teams search for survivors in northern Lebanon building collapse that killed at least 9

By Associated Press

At least nine people were killed and six rescued from the rubble of a multistory apartment building that collapsed Sunday in the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon, state media reported.