A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia on Tuesday, causing strong shaking in Palu and prompting hospital evacuations. The quake, centered 46 km east-southeast of Palu, was followed by several strong aftershocks. Indonesia is prone to seismic activity.
Cuba's Civil Defense released a guide on preparing for US military aggression, sparking outrage and unease among citizens already facing shortages. Analysts suggest psychological and political impacts, like a humanitarian crisis, are more likely than direct military conflict.
Keir Starmer faces PMQs today with the Peter Mandelson vetting row dominating the Westminster agenda. Olly Robbins, the former Foreign Office permanent secretary whom Starmer sacked, gave evidence to MPs yesterday, with Labour MPs warning the prime minister's leadership is now on borrowed time. Former cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill said Robbins should get his job back.
