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Cuba’s speedboat shootout recalls long history of exile groups engaged in covert ops aimed at regime change

A boat carrying 10 heavily armed men entered Cuban territorial waters on Feb. 25, 2026, intent, according to officials in Havana, on infiltrating the island nation and undermining the communist government through acts of sabotage and terrorism. When the men opened fire on an approaching Cuban Border Guard patrol boat,…

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Trump Says 'We Could Have a Friendly Takeover Of Cuba' Amid Reports Of Talks With Grandson Of Raul Castro

President Donald Trump said "we could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba" as amid reports that his administration is having talks with the grandson of Raul Castro about the future of the beleaguered Caribbean island.

Latin Times

Trump weighs in on Bill Clinton’s Epstein deposition and talks ‘friendly takeover of Cuba’

Clinton is giving evidence to the House Oversight Committee’s probe into deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein

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U.S. Eyes 'Favorable Licensing Policy' to Make Cuba More Reliant on American Fuel: Report

The Trump administration is moving to ease fuel shipments to Cuba's private sector as part of a broader strategy to make the island more dependent on U.S. supplies, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Deadly Clash at Sea: Four Killed, Six Wounded by Cuban Border Guards

A violent confrontation between Cuban Border Guard Troops and a US-registered speedboat off the coast of Cuba left 4 people dead and 6 others wounded

International Business Times UK

U.S. Officials Close To Marco Rubio Reportedly Met With Grandson Of Raul Castro To Continue Cuba Negotiations

U.S. officials close to Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the grandson of Raul Castro to continue discussing the future of the island, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Cuba says it is communicating with US after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details

Cuba’s deputy foreign minister says the island’s government is communicating with American officials following the fatal shooting of a U.S. boat in Cuban waters

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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.

Latin Times

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 Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

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The Guardian - US

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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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 Independent UK

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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