China reportedly reaches secret deal with Cuba to host spy base on island
Eavesdropping facility on island 100 miles from Florida would allow China to gather electronic communications from the US China has reached a secret deal with...
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Weather tracker: Finland experiences coldest June on record
Despite 24-hour sun, Lapland dips to -7.7C. Elsewhere, the Atlantic hurricane season begins Thursday 1 June saw potentially the lowest June temperature on record in...
The Cuban Collapse – a photo essay
Far from the romanticised notion of Old Havana, this project documents the city’s housing situation as a microcosm of the country’s collapse. Many buildings have...
Southwest Airlines plane hits birds and makes emergency landing in Cuba
Smoke enters cabin of US Boeing 737 after nose and engine were struck during departure of flight 3923 for Florida A US jetliner taking off...
‘Havana syndrome’ not caused by foreign adversary, US intelligence says
The involvement of overseas foes in ‘anomalous health incidents’ suffered by US diplomats and spies was deemed ‘very unlikely’ The mysterious set of symptoms known...
As independent media blossoms in Cuba, journalists face a crackdown
‘Chilling’ new criminal law penalizing internationally funded journalism comes as repression in the country is on the rise Since graduating from the University of Havana’s...
Angela Álvarez crowned best new artist at Latin Grammys – aged 95
Cuban American, who started recording career at 90 after decades of performing for family and friends, says ‘it’s never too late’ Don’t ever tell Angela...
Cuba’s top ballerina takes reins amid crumbling theatres and talent exodus
Viengsay Valdés, 44, has the tough task of renewing the Cuban National Ballet’s reputation as country finds itself in crisis Cuba’s favourite ballerina, Viengsay Valdés,...
Weather tracker: Typhoon Noru wreaks havoc across south-east Asia
As Hurricane Ian hits the Americas, Noru has been ripping through the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand Hurricane Ian has been in the headlines but it...
Eighteen Cuban migrants missing after boat sinks during Hurricane Ian
Search and rescue effort under way after vessel sank in Stock Island, in the Florida Keys, hours before hurricane made landfall Eighteen people are missing...
