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...
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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...
Hurricane Ian: millions in Florida in path of deadly cyclone approaching mainland
Hurricane approaches Florida after passing over Cuba and the Caribbean sea as a powerful tropical storm The eyewall of 155mph Hurricane Ian, predicted to be...
Hurricane Ian: Cuba left without power as intensifying storm heads to Florida
Electricity grid collapses in Cuba after hurricane passes through, as 2.5 million people in Florida ordered to evacuate Cuba’s electricity grid has collapsed, leaving the...
Hurricane Ian hits Cuba and expected to intensify before reaching Florida
Thousands evacuated in Pinar del Río, as Floridians are warned storm may strengthen to category 4 Hurricane Ian has torn into western Cuba with nothing...
Cubans vote in favour of family law reform that will allow same-sex marriage
Reforms met open resistance from growing evangelical movement and other religious groups Cubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples...
Cuba: third oil tank ignites as firefighters struggle to extinguish blaze
Mexico and Venezuela send crews to fight fire that has killed at least one and injured 125, with dozens of firefighters still missing A deadly...
