Surgeons successfully removed a brain tumor using real-time artificial intelligence for the first time. The patient, Rhys Hibbert from the UK, faced potential blindness before the operation. This marks a first for AI-assisted brain surgery.
Cuba's electric utility forecasts a 2310 MW shortfall for today's peak demand. The service was affected by generation deficit all day, with the maximum impact reaching 2323 MW at 8:50 PM the previous day.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the national ceremony marking the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The event was held in the municipality of Old Havana. Díaz-Canel also serves as First Secretary of the Communist Party.
A study of over five thousand Facebook posts shows how a political operative tied to campaigns across several Latin American countries was framed differently in each nation. The data exposes how quickly a transnational political playbook can be adapted to local contexts. The work applies the idea of 'cultural absolutism' to digital politics and the new right's cross-border networks.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least five people in Gaza on Monday, including an attack on an area crowded with displaced families in Gaza City. The strikes violate international law and the ceasefire agreement, according to reports. One resident said there hasn't been a single good day in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
The Spanish NGO Open Arms' sailboat Astral returned to Havana on Sunday with more than seven tons of aid collected by Mexican civil society. This is the second delivery, following a first one just over a month ago. The aid is intended for hospitals.
A stabbing attack in Times Square on Monday left one victim dead, and the female attacker was also killed by police. Mayor Mamdani confirmed the deaths. The incident occurred near a police substation outside One Times Square.
Cuban universities are starting the 2026-2027 academic year with a focus on in-person learning and regional growth. Education Minister Walter Baluja García stated that schools will support national transformations through science despite difficult current conditions.
At 47, retired and living abroad, the Cuban field hockey legend Yoandy Blanco answered his country's call to coach a young generation aiming to reclaim the title at the 2026 Santo Domingo games. His passion remains undimmed.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in office. While the White House provided no official reason, reports suggest tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
More than four thousand students will return to classrooms in Remedios on September 1st for the 2026-2027 school year. Preparations have required creativity and organization to keep the quality of education. The school year opens with a mix of everyday and extraordinary efforts.
The first meeting of the political and defense committee of the Mecca Pact is set for Monday, August 31, in Istanbul. Turkish foreign ministry sources confirmed the gathering. The meeting marks the start of formal discussions for the alliance.