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Communist party approves emergency economic plan 

Cuba’s powerful Communist Party yesterday approved an emergency economic package featuring unprecedented free-market measures aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy as pressure from the US and the European Union heightens.

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Updated 4 hours ago

Mother of pregnant teen with cancer who died challenges Dominican Republic’s strict abortion ban
The mother of a teenage girl who died after doctors in the Dominican Republic delayed treating her for cancer because she was pregnant is challenging the country’s strict abortion ban.
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US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
The United States national football team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday.
June 18, 2026

Equatorial Guinea government resigns after missing targets, vice president says
The entire Cabinet in Equatorial Guinea has resigned after failing to achieve the vast majority of the government’s goals, Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said.
June 18, 2026

Antigua toughens legislation dealing with cybercrime
The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has given the green light to legislation allowing for fines as high as one million Eastern Caribbean dollars for anyone or any company convicted of failing to…
June 16, 2026

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps
LONDON (AP): Britain will ban children age under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time,…
June 16, 2026

Iran deal will lead to ‘a lot of success’ for the world - Trump
EVIAN-LES-BAINS (AP): President Donald Trump started his visit to the Group of Seven (G7) summit yesterday by hailing his agreement aimed at ending the US war with Iran as a potential breakthrough…
June 16, 2026

Voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million
GENEVA (AP): Nearly 55 per cent of voters in Switzerland on Sunday rejected an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country’s population at 10 million, early…
June 16, 2026

Ireland imposes visa restrictions on St Lucia
The St Lucia government on Monday said it had not been given any prior notice by the Irish government regarding its decision to impose visa requirements for nationals wanting to visit the European…
June 16, 2026

Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for US$2.7 billion
Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for US$2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.