Hillary Clinton says she answered every question in Epstein testimony and confirms Republican asked about UFOs and Pizzagate – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Feb 26
Great powers, fractured rules: Is the era of US-led world order over? In February 2026, at the Munich Security Conference, world leaders dropped the usual diplomatic language. Germany’s chancellor said the global order “no longer exists”. France warned Europe must be ready for war. US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared that “the old world is gone”. At Davos, Canada’s prime minister… The Times of India · Feb 26
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 · Feb 26
US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva amid missile and war threats Trump has pushed to halt Iran's enrichment of uranium entirely, as well as address Tehran's ballistic missile programme and its support of militant groups in the region. Iran has maintained that the talks must remain focused only on nuclear issues. Euronews · Feb 26
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 The Independent UK · Feb 26
Chagos deal definitely going ahead, minister signals, after suggestions of pause Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer told the Commons on Wednesday the deal had been ‘paused’, though Government officials later said he misspoke. The Independent UK · Feb 26
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). The Independent UK · Feb 26
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 Evening Standard · Feb 26
US and Iran begin critical nuclear talks against backdrop of Trump’s military threat Last-ditch effort to reach diplomatic solution to longstanding nuclear dispute will begin Thursday The Independent UK · Feb 26
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. Axios · Feb 26
‘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 Times of India · Feb 26
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. Euronews · Feb 25
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 Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Caribbean leaders call for ‘de-escalation and dialogue’ amid US oil embargo on Cuba Four-day Caricom summit dominated by debate about US interventions in the region as military strikes against suspected drug boats continue The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
The Guardian - US · Feb 25 Trump news at a glance: president boasts of ‘winning so much’ in State of the Union address Some Democratic lawmakers boycott Trump’s speech – key US politics stories from Tuesday 24 February at a glance
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran as Trump uses State of the Union to threaten nuclear programme Secretary of state makes rare briefing to so-called ‘gang of eight’ as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003
We Got This Covered · Feb 24 Donald Trump keeps asking advisers to pick Vance or Rubio for 2028 – the mind games behind it reveal his true endgame He has narrowed down his list of successors.
The Guardian - US · Feb 23 Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice Exclusive: Trump’s decision will be driven by envoys’ judgment on whether Iran is stalling on a nuclear deal
The Independent UK · Feb 23 US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago
Latin Times · Feb 23 GOP Rep. Rejects Report Claiming Marco Rubio Is Holding Talks With The Grandson Of Raul Castro About The 'Future' Of The Island Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez rejected a report claiming that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding talks with the grandson of Raul Castro about the "future" of the island.
Axios · Feb 23 Trump's top general warns of Iran strike risks Vice President Vance has also raised concerns internally
Salon · Feb 22 AOC vs. Marco: First throwdown of 2028? In Munich, Ocasio-Cortez trips over unanswerable question, while Rubio lulls Europeans with smooth-criminal talk
International Business Times · Feb 22 Ship Believed To Be Carrying Russian Fuel Reportedly On Its Way To Cuba, Challenging U.S. Blockade A ship potentially carrying Russian fuel is on its way to Cuba, potentially challenging the blockade imposed to the U.S. on the island, according to a new report.
The Times of India · Feb 22 Ex-CIA agent claims US has decided on imminent strike against Iran Former CIA officer John Kiriakou claimed the US has decided to launch military strikes on Iran within days, citing a source who visited the White House. He said internal divisions exist, with JD Vance and Tulsi Gabbard opposing action, while Marco Rubio backs it, as US forces reposition across the…
The Independent UK · Feb 21 Trump’s ‘Secretary of War’ is busy - pumping iron - while the president considers military strikes on Iran The Defense Secretary featured in a series of videos on official U.S. government social media accounts this week, showing off his skills in the weight room