Friday, May 22, 2026 3:52 AM ET
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Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies' -- Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".29 minutes ago
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo -- Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.11 hours ago
Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada -- Voters in the western province will decide next October whether they want to stay in Canada or move ahead with a process for a binding independence referendum.4 hours ago
Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro -- The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.5 hours ago
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists -- The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania's human rights record in recent years.29 minutes ago
'No means no': Greenlanders protest against Trump outside new US consulate -- The inauguration of the new consulate comes amid a push by the US president for greater control over the island.3 hours ago
US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says -- The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.5 hours ago
Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms -- It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.29 minutes ago
Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu -- The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.2 hours ago
Tennessee execution called off after failed lethal injection -- Tony Carruthers was granted a one-year reprieve from death after his executioners failed to find a vein for lethal injection.8 hours ago
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz -- Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.10 hours ago
An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy -- Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.8 hours ago
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies -- After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.1 day ago
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus -- The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.1 day ago
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult? -- An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.14 hours ago
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal -- Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.1 day ago
Fans react to Stephen Colbert's final show -- The late-night host will appear behind his CBS desk for the final time after the network announced last summer that the show would end after 11 seasons.7 hours ago
Watch: Why is the US going after Cuba's Raúl Castro 30 years on? -- BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.1 day ago
Watch: 'Everybody back up!' Moment car explodes in NYC -- Viral footage circulating online shows flames and thick black smoke enveloping the street in New York.19 hours ago
New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash -- As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.1 day ago
Why Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident' -- The BBC's Frank Gardner explained how the incident highlighted tense relations between Russia and Nato.1 day ago
Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale -- The host joined Sir Paul and the band to close out the show with a performance of the Beatles' Hello, Goodbye.1 hour ago
'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated -- Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.5 hours ago
Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day -- The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.5 hours ago
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows -- A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.14 hours ago
Nascar champion Kyle Busch dies aged 41 -- Busch's representatives had said earlier on Thursday that he had been sent to hospital with a severe illness.8 hours ago