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Cuba’s foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, has accused the United States at the United Nations of waging an economic war against the Cuban people. He described the US blockade as a crime and an act of collective punishment, alleging that Washington was deliberately attempting to provoke a humanitarian crisis on the island. Rodriguez Parrilla made the accusations during a UN address, but no response from the United States was included.

A new poll has revealed a sharp divide within Donald Trump’s coalition over the affordability crisis, with MAGA voters more likely to believe living costs have improved or were worse in the past, while other Trump supporters report growing financial pressure. Only 28 per cent of voters who identify with the MAGA movement said expenses had become less affordable since Mr Trump took office. By contrast, non-MAGA voters who backed him in 2024 were considerably more pessimistic, with views closer to those of Kamala Harris voters. The findings present a difficult challenge for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections. Cost…

Donald Trump attended the college football clash between Texas and Tennessee at Neyland Stadium after officials worked with the Secret Service to protect communications between coaches and players from possible disruption. The Southeastern Conference game in Knoxville was already one of the weekend’s biggest fixtures, with the No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns facing the No. 14 Volunteers. Trump’s visit added heightened security measures and a particular focus on the effect of his movements on team radio systems. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian had warned that teams needed to be prepared to lose headset communication whenever the president entered or left the…

London City Lionesses beat Brighton 2-0 in their Women’s Super League match. Highlights from the WSL fixture show the key moments from the London City Lionesses’ victory over Brighton.

Two University of Mississippi students have died in separate incidents in Oxford, Mississippi, with packaged kratom found at both scenes as police investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Aidan Hamilton, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, a junior from Atlanta, were found dead on Monday, September 21. Hamilton was discovered at Stewart Hall on campus, while Strang was found at an off-campus property. ([wtva.com](https://www.wtva.com/2026/09/23/coroner-gives-update-after-death-two-ole-miss-students/?outputType=amp&utm_source=openai)) Authorities have stressed that there is no confirmed evidence linking the deaths, and have not established that kratom or any other substance contributed to either death. The Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit said packaged…

The Fremantle Dockers’ premiership campaign has once again shown why football can carry an importance far beyond the result, Adrian Barich has argued, with supporters facing either the exhilaration of victory or the despair of defeat against Brisbane. For Dockers fans, the aftermath of the AFL grand final may mean a hangover from celebration or commiseration. Either way, the match will have stirred passions, created lasting memories and, for a few hours, made almost everything else seem less significant. Barich argues that sport is deeply woven into Australian life. It creates friendships, rivalries, family traditions and shared experiences between generations,…

Households do not need to wash cans and jars before putting them in the recycling, according to Richard Kirkman, the UK boss of waste management company Veolia. Mr Kirkman said food residue left inside containers is removed later using industrial washing equipment. He urged people to ensure their recycling is “relatively clean”, but said there was no need to scrub every item thoroughly. “If it’s not washed, we wash it in an industrial machine later anyway,” he said. “If it’s washed when we collect it, OK, we use less water — but you’ve used the water at home.” He said…

Comedian Carrot Top has been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home with his family following a suicide attempt, according to a source. The 61-year-old performer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was hospitalised in Las Vegas last week. His representative confirmed at the time that he was receiving treatment and recovering, without discussing the circumstances surrounding his admission. A source has since told People that Thompson is back home and doing well as he continues his recovery. Several of his comedy performances at the Luxor in Las Vegas were cancelled during his hospitalisation. Carrot Top has performed at…

Manchester United could become involved in the uncertainty surrounding Kevin Schade’s future at Brentford, with the Germany international emerging as a player to watch during the winter transfer window. Brentford are understood to be keen to retain Schade after his strong start to the season and have attempted to persuade him to sign a new contract. However, initial discussions earlier in the season have not made meaningful progress, according to sources with ties to the agents’ industry. Schade is therefore likely to attract attention when the winter window opens, despite Brentford’s desire to keep hold of the forward.

Two Cuban nationals aged 89 and 73 have been arrested in Miami on allegations of cocaine trafficking, after police found drugs, ammunition and two firearms reported stolen during a raid. Cesar Valdes, 89, and Magdaleno Medina, 73, were detained on 9 September following an undercover operation at a property in Miami’s Allapattah neighbourhood, according to arrest records. The investigation began on 19 August, when an undercover Miami Police officer allegedly bought a $60 bag of cocaine from Medina at the home on Northwest 19th Street. Police later obtained a narcotics search warrant and returned to the property with members of…