Cuba’s electric grid has partially collapsed - one day after the country’s energy minister said the island has completely run out of fuel oil and diesel amid a US blockade. Toni Waterman has more.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Cuba’s electric grid partially collapses as diesel runs out amid US blockade
WES STREETING RESIGNS FROM STARMERS GOVERNMENT
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government.
It adds pressure on the UK leader to stand down after disastrous election results and a series of controversies.
Wes Streeting’s resignation has also sparked speculation about whether a leadership contest will be launched.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
It adds pressure on the UK leader to stand down after disastrous election results and a series of controversies.
Wes Streeting’s resignation has also sparked speculation about whether a leadership contest will be launched.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is expected to run in the possible leadership contest as a candidate for the centre-left.
Rayner stepped down from her former role last year after admitting she had underpaid stamp duty, but says she has been cleared of any wrongdoing by HMRC.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
Rayner stepped down from her former role last year after admitting she had underpaid stamp duty, but says she has been cleared of any wrongdoing by HMRC.
UK political correspondent Olly Barratt reports from London.
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US: China agrees with US positions on Iran
Following talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping the US says China agrees with Washington's position that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened.
The leaders have set a positive tone after the first day of discussions, despite President Xi warning the US over Taiwan relations.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The leaders have set a positive tone after the first day of discussions, despite President Xi warning the US over Taiwan relations.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US: China agrees with US positions on Iran
Following talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping the US says China agrees with Washington's position that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened.
The leaders have set a positive tone after the first day of discussions, despite President Xi warning the US over Taiwan relations.Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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FIFA Unveils World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup
World football’s governing body has revealed who will perform at the World Cup halftime show in New Jersey this coming July, with less than a month until the tournament begins.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Higher European air fares ‘inevitable’
The International Air Transport Association has warned that higher flight costs will be inevitable for travelers in Europe.
Jet fuel prices have soared since the start of the Iran conflict and there are fears that supplies could run low if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continue.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says he told top Indian officials that Tehran would welcome any diplomatic initiative by New Delhi regarding the West Asia war.
This comes as the Foreign Ministers of BRICS nations—which include India, Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE—are meeting in New Delhi.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping conclude bilateral talks in Beijing
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded their high stakes bilateral talks in Beijing.
The US President will take part in a state banquet in his honour later on Thursday.
Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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STARMER BRACED FOR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE FROM STREETING
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is bracing for a leadership challenge with allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting suggesting he could resign on Thursday.
It's long been speculated that Wes Streeting could attempt to trigger a leadership contest to unseat Keir Starmer.
It follows disappointing election results for the governing Labour Party, and a series of controversies.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, says his message to colleagues is not to trigger a leadership race.
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Labour MP Luke Akehurst is an ally of Wes Streeting - but doesn't want him to launch a challenge.
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General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union Dave Ward says Labour needs to change course.
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It's long been speculated that Wes Streeting could attempt to trigger a leadership contest to unseat Keir Starmer.
It follows disappointing election results for the governing Labour Party, and a series of controversies.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, says his message to colleagues is not to trigger a leadership race.
IN: “What I...
OUT: ...instability.'
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Labour MP Luke Akehurst is an ally of Wes Streeting - but doesn't want him to launch a challenge.
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General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union Dave Ward says Labour needs to change course.
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French woman with hantavirus on life support in hospital
A French woman with hantavirus remains on life support in Paris.
The woman, who is being treated with an artificial lung, has contracted a severe strain of the disease.
Meanwhile, a Spanish man who also has the virus is in a stable condition in hospital.
So far, three people have died after travelling on a cruise ship where there was outbreak of hantavirus.
Ross Cullen reports.
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President Trump and Xi Jinping conclude bilateral talks in Beijing
President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded their high stakes bilateral talks in Beijing.
The US President will take part in a state banquet in his honour later on Thursday.
Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says he told top Indian officials that Tehran would welcome any diplomatic initiative by New Delhi regarding the West Asia war.
This comes as the Foreign Ministers of BRICS nations—which include India, Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE—are meeting in New Delhi.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Trump-Xi summit opens with warm words
The leaders of the US and China have begun their summit in Beijing with warm words.
Donald Trump promised a "fantastic future together" while Xi Jinping urged the two countries to be "partners not rivals".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Donald Trump promised a "fantastic future together" while Xi Jinping urged the two countries to be "partners not rivals".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction of wife and son overturned
South Carolina’s top court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction. The disgraced lawyer was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife Maggie and their 22-year-old son Paul, in a case that captivated the nation. Murdaugh now faces retrial. Toni Waterman has more.
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BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi amid internal rift
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BRICS foreign ministers are arriving in India today ahead of a key meeting later this week - with the grouping facing fresh internal strain.
The Iran conflict is casting a shadow over the bloc - even as New Delhi looks to keep the focus on economic cooperation and Global South priorities.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Louisiana to pay nearly five million dollars to family of Black motorist killed in violent arrest
Law enforcement officials in the U.S. state of Louisiana will pay almost five million dollars to the family of a Black man who was fatally shocked with a stun gun and punched during an arrest in 2019.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mitch McCann reports:
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US military may rename war with Iran "Operation Sledgehammer"
The U.S. military is considering officially renaming the war with Iran “Operation Sledgehammer” according to reporting by NBC News. It cites US officials who say the name change could come if the current ceasefire collapses and President Donald Trump decides to start major combat operations again.
Kate fisher reports
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Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction of wife and son overturned
South Carolina’s top court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction. The disgraced lawyer was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife Maggie and their 22-year-old son Paul, in a case that captivated the nation. Murdaugh now faces retrial. Toni Waterman has more.
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Putin to deploy ‘monster missile’ Sarmat ICBM by end of year
President Putin said the successful test of the advanced “Sarmat” intercontinental ballistic missile (designated “Satan II” in NATO’s classification) will strengthen Russia's security for years to come. The Kremlin claimed the nuclear-capable weapon can penetrate any existing and perspective missile defense systems and is more powerful than Western analogues. The announcement came on the eve of US President Trump's visit to China, amid Washington's attempts to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.
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Trump arrives in China for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan
US president Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping as the two leaders look to ease months of tense trade relations.
A tariff truce is expected to be extended following discussions this week.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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