Power outages in Cuba are getting worse, now the eleven million inhabitants have experienced what it's like when the entire power grid is shut down. A national outage was the consequence on Friday after a major power plant stopped.
WorldSchools are closing and people are being evacuated as parts of the southeastern coast of the USA prepare for Hurricane Helene – which is expected to be unusually strong. Don't compare it to any other storm you've experienced in recent years, warns Robbie Berg, coordinator for hurricane warnings.
WorldA young woman becomes visible to herself – in loving, writing, but also as a white European. 22 years after the furious debut novel "More fire" Karolina Ramqvist recreates Jamaica, but now in a love novel.
EntertainmentThe Swedish table tennis star Truls Möregårdh did exactly what he was supposed to in his opening singles match at the Olympics.
SportsThe draw was a real nightmare for Truls Möregårdh and Anton Källberg in the Olympic table tennis. If they survive the first round, they will face the toughest possible opponent. Maximum trouble, says Möregårdh ahead of the potential meeting with world number one Wang Chuqin.
SportsA North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba has defected and moved to South Korea with his family. It is one of several defections from the ruling elite in the closed country – which likely shakes dictator Kim Jong Un's efforts to strengthen his leadership.
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