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‘Ego and resentment’: what led former US diplomat to spy for Cuba?

Manuel Rocha, ambassador who became turncoat, may have harboured ill feelings towards establishment elite

The Guardian - UK

Juanita Castro obituary

Sister of Fidel and Raúl Castro who turned against her brothers and their regime, became a CIA informer and sought exile in the US

The Guardian - UK

Cuba health and education hollowed out as staff join emigration exodus

US ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions have slashed wages for state workers leading to a brain drain hitting the Revolution’s ‘pillars’

The Guardian - US

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The best holidays to book for January, from Cuban winter sun to ski breaks in the French Alps

Start planning your first trip for 2024 with these January getaways, including cosy Cotswolds walks and a chance to experience the highlights of Vietnam

The Independent UK

Booming Migrant Charter Flights To Nicaragua Prompt US Crackdown

Cuban and Haitian migrants are increasingly taking chartered flights to Nicaragua from where they seek to travel overland to the United States, prompting Washington to impose sanctions this week on the operators of the aircraft.

International Business Times

Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people

Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel have marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK

Making a movie about 64-year-old Diana Nyad’s 110-mile swim: ‘She wasn’t bothered about sharks. The box jellyfish we didn’t know about’

A new drama charts the endurance athlete’s attempts to swim from Havana to Florida, accompanied by former girlfriend Bonnie Stoll and assorted marine predators. It’s a story of friendship, survival – and sharp elbows

The Guardian - UK

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Havana’s once stately homes crumble as their residents live in fear of an imminent collapse

The housing situation in Cuba is critical, with buildings partially or completely collapsing under the weight of storms, lack of maintenance and years of neglect

The Independent UK

A building collapse in Havana leaves 1 person dead and at least 2 injured

A building in the historic center of Havana that housed 13 families has collapsed, leaving one person dead and at least two injured

The Independent UK

Brazilian leader Lula rekindles ties with Cuba at G77 summit in Havana

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has met with his Cuban counterpart in Havana

The Independent UK

Former U.S. Intel Accuse Havana Of Luring Cuban Youth To Fight For Russia

Cuba has acknowledged that there are "human trafficking operations for military recruitment purposes" involving Cubans in Russia.

Zenger

Former U.S. Intel Accuse Havana Of Luring Cuban Youths To Fight For Russia

Cuba has acknowledged that there are "human trafficking operations for military recruitment purposes" involving Cubans in Russia.

Zenger

Cubans face ‘human trafficking’ over Russian deals luring them into Ukraine war: ‘A great way to make money’

Havana authorities say they are working to break a ring seeking to coerce Cuban men to join Russia’s army

The Independent UK

Cuba says it dismantled human trafficking ring recruiting for Russia's war in Ukraine

Havana says it is dismantling a network that seeks to recruit Cubans as mercenaries to fight in Russia's war against Ukraine.

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Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces

The Independent UK

The 14 pinkest Barbiecore destinations where you can stay in a real life Dreamhouse

From blush palaces to pastel poolsides, channel the Barbie aesthetic at these Dreamhouse-style stays

Crikey

‘Worst moment in the history of Cuba’: triple-digit inflation puts nation in turmoil

As rising inflation renders Cuba’s domestic currency increasingly worthless, citizens are also facing severe food shortages.

Al Jazeera

Cuba calls US nuclear submarine at Guantanamo Bay an ‘escalation’

Havana says it ‘strongly’ rejects the submarine’s presence, describing it as a ‘danger’ to sovereignty in the Caribbean.

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Zenger

Saharan Dust Cloud Approaching US, Affecting Air Quality

Massive cloud of Sahara dust heading toward Florida, with potential impact on air quality and temperatures.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: China and Cuba are getting closer. Now is the time for Biden to reengage with Havana

Few countries in the Western Hemisphere have evoked for Americans the spirit of the Monroe Doctrine as much as has Cuba. For years, the Soviets used the island nation 103 miles off the coast of Florida as a listening post, and, in 1962, they brought the world to the brink…

The Independent UK

Iran's president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tour

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has met with Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana, the last stop of a Latin American trip that also took him to Iran's two other allies in the region — Venezuela and Nicaragua

Bangkok Post

Colombian government, ELN guerrillas sign six-month truce

HAVANA - Colombia's government and the ELN guerrilla group agreed to a six-month ceasefire in Havana Friday as they work towards a peace pact to end decades of conflict.

AFP

Difficult times bring Russia and Cuba closer together

Havana (AFP) - For the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia is taking an intense interest in Cuba as Moscow has become increasingly isolated over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

EU remains Cuba´s top trade partner, committed to 'mutual respect,' top diplomat says

The European Union´s top diplomat said in Havana on Thursday that the 27-member bloc remains Cuba´s top trade partner, and one committed to "mutual respect" despite U.S. sanctions and the communist-run island´s increasing overtures towards Russia.

Reuters

US says Cuba still not cooperating fully against terrorism

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