Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

More in World

Schools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist

LAS MINAS, Cuba (AP) — The Barroso family rose at dawn and hitched a cart to a borrowed horse to take one of their daughters to school on Tuesday, the first day of classes for many students across…

  • Schools reopened in Cuba on August 31, 2026, for new academic year
  • 1.4 million children and 135,000 teachers expected to attend
  • Fuel, water, and power shortages persist, impacting education system

More from Tuesday 1 September →