Cuba's second power cut in a week leaves 10 million in darknessNational blackout hits Cuba for second time in a weekWill Grant,BBC's Mexico, Central America and Cuba correspondentandHarry SekulichReutersPower cuts leave millions of homes and businesses without power across CubaMore than 10 million people have had power cut to their homes and businesses across Cuba after the country's national...

Shein is under investigation in the EU over childlike sex dollsDearbail JordanBusiness reporterEPAThe European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into fast fashion giant Shein over possible breaches of digital law, including the sale of childlike sex dolls.The European Commission (EC), the EU's executive arm, said it will examine what systems the Chinese firm has in place to prevent...

Ex-NRL winger Matt Utai in serious condition after drive-by shootingFormer NRL star Matt Utai is in a "critical condition" after being shot multiple times outside his home in Sydney, Australia.New South Wales police confirmed Utai, 44, sustained a "gunshot to his lower leg and his shoulder, upper chest area" during a drive-by shooting in south-west Sydney suburb Greenacre. Superintendent Rodney...

Here are the 17 US-based AI companies that have raised $100m or more in 2026 Nearly 20 U.S.-based AI startups have raised mega rounds of $100 million or more in 2026 — and it’s been less than two months.   If the first few weeks of 2026 are any indicator, the AI startup market is in for another year of monster funding rounds at eye-watering...