Simple English News Daily Wednesday 11th March 2026. Madagascar dissolved. US Cuba next? Iran school investigation. Mexico no guns. Turkiye Cyprus. X bans millions...
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Mar 10, 2026 A rapid roundup of global breaking stories in short, clear segments. Political upheaval in Madagascar and military moves involving Turkey and Cyprus. Big tech account suspensions and writers protesting AI. Mexico pushes the US on gun trafficking. Renewed US–Iran tensions and an investigation into a school strike.
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Trump Raises Possibility Of Taking Over Cuba
- US President Donald Trump said the US might 'take over' Cuba and described Cuba as in deep humanitarian trouble.
- Trump framed the possibility as either 'friendly' or not, arguing Cuba has 'no energy' and 'no money'.
Mexico Urges US To Stop Gun Trafficking
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the US to stop trafficking weapons into Mexico to reduce cartel violence.
- Sheinbaum cited that about 75% of cartel guns come from the US, calling supply cuts the best way to help.
Turkey Sends Jets And Defences To Northern Cyprus
- Turkey deployed six fighter jets and air-defence systems to northern Cyprus after an Iranian attack on a British base.
- Northern Cyprus remains a Turkish-recognised de facto state, so Turkey's presence escalates regional military posture.