Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions Ukrainian President Zelenskyy concerned as U.S. suspends Russia sanctions Audio will be available later today. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris to increase pressure on Russia, as the U.S....

Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices Amazon is preparing to end support for Kindle devices released before 2012 — cutting them off from the Kindle Store and making them virtually unable to load any new content. The company set a cutoff date set for May 20, 2026. Amazon sent an email to customers this week announcing it would end support for the devices, according to screenshots of...

Zimbabwe rejects US health deal over sensitive data concernsReutersThe US funding would have gone towards supporting programmes for HIV/Aids treatment and prevention, tuberculosis and malariaZimbabwe has rejected a US health deal that would have provided $367m (£272m) in funding over five years because of Washington's demand for sensitive data.The decision has come to light after a government...

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits dropGetty ImagesVolkswagen has said it will cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as its profits dropped to their lowest level since 2016.Chief executive Oliver Blume told shareholders that the cuts would take place in Germany and fall across the entire group, including Audi and Porsche.Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had fallen by around...

Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockadeIn January 2026, the Trump administration enforced an oil and fuel blockade on Cuba, triggering severe energy shortages and widespread blackouts that have especially impacted vulnerable populations, such as expectant mothers.The shortages of food, milk, and essential medicines are straining maternal care services, making pregnancies more...