Cuba’s efforts to restore power to the island were derailed for a third time late on Saturday, Cuban authorities said shortly before midnight, leaving millions in the dark and raising fresh questions over the viability of the government’s bid to re-establish electrical service. Cuba’s national electrical grid first crashed around midday on Friday after the […]
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say
A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza’s town of Beit Lahiya, with more than 40 wounded, the Palestinian enclave’s health ministry said on Sunday. The Israeli military has said it was investigating reports of the incident, which could be one of the […]
BBC World Service cuts “hit our global fight for freedom” | UK | News
RUSSIA and China will win the global war for hearts and minds unless Sir Keir Starmer invests more money in the BBC World Service, diplomats said last night. It follows a warning by the head of BBC Word Service that a freeze in license fees will mean “cuts on a scale never seen before” in […]
Canary Islands protest LIVE: Hotspot braced for anti-tourist demo | World | News
The protests will take place across several of the Canary Islands, in popular tourist destinations, including: Tenerife: CC Metropolis, Las AmericasGran Canaria: Expomeloneras, MaspalomasLanzarote: Plaza de Las Naciones, Los Pocillos, Puerto del CarmenFuerteventura: Avenida Nuestra Señora del Carmen, CorralejoLa Palma: Calle La Carrilla, Los Llanos de AridaneEl Hierro: Calle Doctor Quintero, Valverde The organisers have […]
Prince Harry clings to ‘only door’ back to Royal Family for ‘key’ reason | Royal | News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new home in Portugal could provide the Duke with “the only door” back to the Royal Family, a royal commentator has claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought themselves a new holiday home on the Portuguese coast, not far from where Harry’s cousin, Princess Eugenie and her husband, […]
Leaked US intelligence document expose Israel’s plans to strike Iran | World | News
A highly-classified US document revealing Israel’s preparations for a strike on Iran has been leaked. While the US have not denied their authenticity, a person familar with the matter confirmed that the documents were genuine, according to the New York Times. One US official told CNN that the leak is “deeply concerning”. The leaked documents […]
Eye-watering sum UK still has to send EU five years after Brexit | Politics | News
Britain has shelled out £24 billion on the Brexit divorce bill so far with £6.4 billion still to pay, it has emerged. Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq confirmed the UK has paid the EU £23.8 billion as part of its “financial settlement” agreement. In response to a written parliamentary question, she added that a further £6.4 […]
Why Kemi Badenoch has to win Conservative Party leadership race | Politics | News
The fact that the Conservative leadership contest has got to this point amazes me, yet also doesn’t surprise me in the slightest. July 5 2024 was a sobering day for the party and left them at a fork in the road. One path was a rocky one and led towards the right. It represented a […]
Juan Soto’s home run in the 10th inning sends New York Yankees to the World Series
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday night in Cleveland. Baseball’s biggest brand is […]
‘I’m an ex-royal butler and Queen Elizabeth once did one very unexpected thing’ | Royal | News
A former royal butler has said how Queen Elizabeth was among the best royals to work with as a result of her funny humour. Grant Harrold, who was the butler for King Charles between 2004 and 2011 when he was the then Prince of Wales, exclusively shared with Express.co.uk what his life was like working […]