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Cuba is preparing for various scenarios amid tensions with the US
The Cuban authorities have announced tighter security measures following the deterioration in relations with the United States. Officials in Havana say they are prepared for various scenarios, but stress that they do not intend to take any aggressive action
Biden broke his silence and criticised Trump
Former US President Joe Biden has given a public speech after a long hiatus and criticised Donald Trump
Armenia is holding parliamentary elections against a backdrop of deteriorating relations with Russia
Parliamentary elections began in Armenia on 7 June. Eighteen political parties are vying for seats in parliament, and the vote is taking place against a backdrop of deteriorating relations between Yerevan and Moscow
Pete Hagseth made a strong statement on the situation in Europe
Speaking at an event marking the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, Pentagon chief Pete Hagset highlighted new challenges facing Europe and called on the continent’s nations to respond more proactively to them
A Ukrainian man has been deported from Poland for illegal fishing
A 57-year-old Ukrainian national was arrested after catching a catfish in Lake Balaton in Warsaw. The man was charged with breaching fishing regulations and mistreating fish
Israel may have used secret bases near Iran: what is known
Israel has used a network of covert military bases in the Middle East for operations against Iran. One of the key areas has been Azerbaijan, which borders Iran’s northern regions
Zelenskyy and European leaders are set to hold an important meeting in London
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is set to meet with the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom. The European allies plan to discuss next steps regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine and possible negotiations
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Spain: his first visit to Madrid in 15 years
Pope Leo XIV has begun a six-day apostolic journey to Spain. This is the first visit by the head of the Catholic Church to Madrid in almost 15 years
Russia showcased robots at the economic forum in St Petersburg: the battle ended with a fall and laughter from the audience
At the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, a demonstration robot battle did not go to plan. Instead of fighting, one of the robots turned around, drove off in the opposite direction and fell over in front of the spectators
A US court has ruled that Trump’s immigration restrictions on 39 countries are unlawful
A US federal court has ruled that Donald Trump’s administration unlawfully suspended the processing of certain immigration applications for nationals of 39 countries. The restrictions applied to asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship
Africa is building a gas pipeline to Europe to replace Russian gas
Algeria has begun construction on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, which is intended to link Nigeria’s gas fields with European markets. The project could become one of the new routes for gas supplies to Europe following a reduction in dependence on Russia
Drone attack on St Petersburg: residents advised to stay indoors
Following a drone attack in St Petersburg, widespread disruptions to mobile internet services were reported. Local authorities have urged residents not to go out due to the threat of further strikes
