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Trash Overwhelms Havana As Garbage Trucks Lack Parts, Fuel

Cuba's iconic capital Havana is drowning in a sea of uncollected trash as a critical shortage of fuel and vehicle parts affects garbage collection on the island crippled by sanctions and economic woes.

International Business Times

Cuba embargo backers lose advocate with resignation of Menendez - Roll Call

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez’s resignation from the Senate this week will leave a noticeable gap on U.S.-Cuba matters.

Roll Call

Russian Warships Arrive In Cuba, Deepening Ties

Russian warships make a second visit to Cuba, showcasing military strength and strategic alliances in response to U.S. and Western support for Ukraine.

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Russian Nuclear-powered Submarine Leaves Cuba

A Russian nuclear-powered submarine and other naval vessels on Monday left the port of Havana after a five-day visit to Cuba, the communist state off Florida's coast.

International Business Times

Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to Cuba

A fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana’s port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean

The Independent UK

Russian warship visit brings cold war frisson to sweltering Havana

Hundreds of Cubans queue for hours to visit naval vessel as tensions rise between Russia and United States

The Guardian - US

'Russian naval drills in the Caribbean are a PR stunt', researcher says

A US Navy submarine has arrived in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a show of force as a fleet of Russian warships gather for planned military exercises in the Caribbean. Ed Augustin reports from Havana. Jeffrey Hawn, researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science, tells FRANCE 24's Mark…

France 24

Russian navy fleet, including frigate, nuclear-powered sub, arrives in Cuba

US downplays deployment, which comes amid rising tensions over Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Russian warships arrive in Havana in visit seen as show of strength

Four vessels, including nuclear-powered submarine and frigate, greeted by sparse crowd upon arrival in Cuba

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The Independent UK

Carlos Acosta: ‘It’s hard to talk about weight in ballet’

The Havana-born superstar may have retired from dancing nearly a decade ago, but he has no plans to slow down. Currently the artistic director of Birmingham Royal Ballet, he talks to Charlotte Cripps about ballet and Black Sabbath, middle-aged spread, and his plans to bring ballet to the masses

Al Jazeera

Russian navy vessels to dock in Havana, Cuba insists no threat

Havana says fleet does not carry nuclear weapons, but arrival comes amid rising tensions between Russia and US.

France 24

Russian warships en route to Cuba for military exercise expected to arrive next week

Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

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Russian Ships, Including Nuclear Submarine, To Visit Havana

Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, to arrive in Havana, showcasing friendly relations amid global tensions. Stay updated with AP's cover...

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The Guardian - AU

Russia nuclear-powered submarine to visit Cuba amid rising tensions with US

Russian sub – joined by three other naval vessels – will not be carrying nuclear weapons, authorities in Havana said as they announced the visit

The Independent UK

Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'

Four Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia

The Conversation

Removing Cuba from list of countries ‘not fully cooperating’ over terrorism may presage wider rapprochement – if politics allows

The U.S. State Department removed Cuba from its list of countries “not fully cooperating” with anti-terrorism efforts in mid-May 2024, but you would be forgiven for not noticing.

Latin Times

Spies for Cuba have not only relied U.S. secrets to Havana, they have also shared some with other foes

A report discusses two prominent cases of infiltration, the most recent one being Manuel Rocha's, who recently pleaded guilty of doing so for over 40 years

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen wins in Casablanca as new variant tests historic skills

The world No 1 identified most of the six positions from previous world championships and exploited Vishy Anand’s unfamiliarity with a classic from Havana 1889

International Business Times

With Little To Buy, Cubans Abroad Send Home Food, Not Money

Maria Paez feels relieved after receiving a package of food items including eggs, ham, and yogurt from her children in Miami -- bought online and shipped to Havana.

The Guardian - US

Congress hears testimony on Russia’s sonic attacks on US officials in Havana

Panel heard from expert witnesses how Russia had ‘means, motive and opportunity’ for covert targeting of intelligence officers

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