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Cuba says troops killed 4 after an armed speedboat opened fire near the island

The Cuban government says its troops exchanged gunfire with a Florida-registered speedboat of armed Cuban expatriates, killing four people and wounding six

The Independent UK

Amazon worker and a truck driver ‘obsessed’ with Cuban independence among those involved in speedboat attack as US denies involvement

Both the US and Cuban government have opened investigations into the violent incident which occurred Wednesday

The Independent UK

Tanker Believed To Be Carrying Russian Oil Changes Course, Stops Heading To Cuba As Shortages Continue To Bite

A tanker believed to be carrying Russian oil that was on its way to Cuba changed course and diverted from the island, which continues to experience severe fuel shortages.

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At Least One U.S. Citizen Aboard The Boat Involved In Deadly Shooting With Cuban Forces Was Killed: Report

At least one of the people aboard the speedboat involved in a deadly shooting with Cuban forces was a U.S. citizen, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard

Four people were killed and six injured in the incident Wednesday.

Axios

GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez Says Cuban Regime 'Must Be Relegated to the Dustbin of History' After Attack on US-Registered Speedboat

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) is calling for an immediate U.S. investigation after Cuban authorities reported a deadly confrontation involving a Florida-registered speedboat in Cuban waters that left four people dead and six injured.

Latin Times

Cuba vows to fight ‘terrorist aggression’ after attack from US-registered boat

Cuban president says country will ‘defend itself with determination’ after deadly coastal assault by exiles

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How Canada-Cuba relations must navigate the dangers of the U.S. embargo

The United States government recently announced it will allow companies to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba amid a severe fuel shortage on the island. Earlier this year, the U.S. cut off oil shipments to Cuba from its main supplier, Venezuela, after American forces abducted that country’s president.

The Conversation

Bulletin world briefing: Denmark PM calls snap election after Greenland crisis

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Denmark’s PM calls election after surge in support over Greenland crisis Sending British troops to Ukraine will prolong war, Russia warns Cuba accuses US residents of attempted ‘infiltration’ after speedboat deaths Two South Africans die after being tricked…

The Independent UK

What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

Investigations are underway after Cuba said a speedboat carrying 10 people approached the island's north shore and opened fire on Cuban soldiers when confronted

The Independent UK

Cuban President Diaz-Canel Stands By Killing Of People Aboard Civilian Boat: 'Will Defend Against Any Terrorist And Mercenary Aggression'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stood by the country's killing of 10 passengers on a boat after claiming they opened fire at its forces.

Latin Times

Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba’s coast

Cuba says it thwarted armed exiles on a Florida-registered speedboat who were trying to infiltrate from the US

The Guardian - AU

Cuba accuses US residents of attempted ‘infiltration’ after four killed on speedboat

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Four US residents killed, six captured after attempted ‘armed infiltration’ of Cuba, interior ministry says

Florida-registered speedboat came within one nautical mile of El Pino channel when gunfight broke out after occupants were asked for identification by border patrol unit

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Bulletin AM briefing: Polls open in crucial by-election and four dead in speedboat shooting

Here are five of the morning’s biggest stories. Polls open in Gorton and Denton by-election that could decide Starmer’s future. Zelensky and Trump call for ‘leader level’ peace talks to end Ukraine war. Four killed on US speedboat in Cuba after ‘firing at patrol boat’. Government can appeal against Palestine…

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Rubio says US will respond ‘appropriately’ after Cuba boat shooting

Marco Rubio said the US will respond “appropriately” after Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat on Wednesday (25 February).

Evening Standard

Cuban troops 'kill four' in shootout with US-registered speedboat - everything we know

Cuba says the group came from the US dressed in camouflage and armed with assault rifles, handguns, homemade explosives, ballistic vests and telescopic sights

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Axios

U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat

Marco Rubio said officials were still gathering facts about what happened, but there was no U.S. government operation in Cuba.

The Times of India

‘Had Molotov cocktails, camouflage gear’: Cuban forces engage with gunmen on speedboat 'who came from US'

Cuba reported its troops killed four individuals and wounded six others after a Florida-registered speedboat entered its waters and opened fire. The government claims the boat initiated the exchange, injuring a Cuban officer. Suspects detained stated their intent was terrorism, raising tensions between the US and Cuba.

The Guardian - US

Tim Walz accuses Trump of withholding $259m in Medicaid funds ‘to punish blue states’ – as it happened

Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’

Euronews

Cuban patrol kills four on US-registered speedboat as Washington tensions rise

Cuban coast guards killed four on a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday. Authorities say the vessel refused to comply to identification requests as it violated Cuban waters, and opened fire on Cuban guards.

The Guardian - UK

Cuba says it killed heavily armed exiles who attacked from US-registered speedboat

Rare clash off island’s coast took place amid US oil embargo and heightened tensions between two countries

The Independent UK

Following in Mexico’s footsteps, Canada promises food aid to Cuba amid US fuel blockade

’This is Canadian foreign policy,’ Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said, ‘We are focused on the humanitarian situation’

Latin Times

Cuban Forces Kill Four People And Wound Six Aboard Civilian Boat With U.S. Tags, Officials Say

Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six more who were aboard a speed boat with Florida tags after they were fired upon, the government said on Wednesday.

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