US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Cuba, demanding that Havana make a deal with Washington or face tougher consequences. Trump said the United States would no longer allow Venezuelan oil or financial support to reach the Cuban government, framing the move as part of a broader effort to increase economic pressure.

The warning signals a sharp escalation in US policy toward Cuba and reflects a tightening stance on regional energy flows. For years, Venezuela has supplied oil to Cuba under cooperation agreements that have been vital to the island’s energy system. Trump said cutting off those supplies ...

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the Federal Reserve, intensifying scrutiny of the US central bank and prompting debate over its independence from political pressure. As part of the inquiry, a subpoena has been issued to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, according to officials familiar with the process.

The investigation comes amid renewed criticism of the Fed by Donald Trump, who has accused the institution of acting against US economic interests. Trump has denied directing or influencing the Justice Department’s actions, saying the inquiry is a matter for federal prosecutors and not the White House.

Legal and economic experts say ...

A major UK teaching union has urged the government to introduce a ban on social media for children under the age of 16, warning that online platforms are contributing to a worsening mental health crisis among young people. The call adds to growing pressure on ministers to take stronger action to protect children online.

The National Education Union said teachers are increasingly seeing the impact of excessive social media use in classrooms, including reduced concentration, anxiety, online bullying and exposure to harmful content. Union leaders argue that current safeguards and age limits are ineffective without stronger enforcement.

Health experts and educators point ...

The UK government has announced £200m in funding to begin military preparations linked to a potential postwar role in Ukraine, signalling a shift from diplomatic positioning to operational readiness. The investment is tied to ceasefire conditions and would only apply if Russia agrees to halt hostilities, according to senior officials.

The move forms part of the UK’s broader defence policy on Ukraine, with funding aimed at upgrading vehicles, communications systems and counter-drone capabilities to ensure rapid deployment. Officials say the measures reflect growing emphasis on UK military readiness for Ukraine within a wider European security framework.

The announcement follows a UK–France declaration ...

The US administration under Donald Trump has declared a national emergency aimed at controlling and protecting Venezuelan oil revenues, citing concerns that funds could benefit the government of Nicolás Maduro. The move gives Washington expanded legal authority to direct how oil income linked to Venezuela is handled under US jurisdiction.

The decision forms part of a broader Trump oil strategy toward Venezuela, combining geopolitical pressure with efforts to influence global energy markets. Officials say the emergency powers are designed to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue and prevent its misuse, while also positioning the US to shape future energy arrangements in the Western