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How Cubans Are Living in the Dark
Lisette Poole González, a photographer for The New York Times, talks with Jack Nicas, The Times’s Mexico City bureau chief, about photographing Havana at night amid an energy crisis.
SZA condemns AI music after database lists 238 of her songs in training data
The Grammy-winning singer said the use of her work in AI training was unacceptable, while Suno has said its systems are designed not to reproduce specific songs
Pence criticizes Trump’s Iran memorandum as too weak
The former vice president said the agreement should be used to force stronger terms on Tehran during a 60-day period, including on nuclear activity and Iranian-backed attacks
Lamine Yamal trails only Pelé after electric World Cup start
The 18-year-old scored in his first World Cup start for Spain, matching rare youth marks that put him just behind Pelé in the record book
Keir Starmer’s first No 10 speech compared with resignation address
A BBC News video sets Starmer’s 2024 arrival at No 10 against his resignation speech, framing the two addresses as political bookends
Ford calendar now shielded under Ontario FOI changes
A rejected access request confirmed the premier’s daily schedule is no longer available through freedom-of-information requests after amendments took effect in April
Norway and Senegal set for pivotal Group 9 meeting
Norway can move closer to the knockout stage after opening with a 4-1 win over Iraq, while Senegal risk leaving their fate to the final day if they lose again
Neymar’s Brazil Recall Draws Criticism as Ancelotti Stands Firm
The injured forward has yet to play in the tournament, but Brazil’s coach and senior teammates continue to defend his place in the squad
Montréal-Nord family alleges excessive force after birthday party pepper-spraying
The complaint over a backyard gathering comes as officers from the borough’s Station 39 face a separate investigation into alleged racist and hateful acts
Welsh first minister seeks Westminster reset after Starmer resignation
Rhun ap Iorwerth is pressing the next prime minister for more Welsh powers, fair funding and respect for the Senedd mandate as Labour prepares to choose a new leader