Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

UNCOVERED: 2 - Caught on Camera

Unrecognisable Al Pacino Explains Why He Had To Put Sunglasses Back On At Tribeca Festival

Al Pacino's appearance at the Tribeca Festival for his film 'Killing Castro' drew attention due to his unrecognisable look, sparking mixed reactions online about ageing and public perception.

International Business Times UK

US indictment of Raúl Castro comes amid a long history of American aggression against Cuba

The Trump administration on May 20, 2026, indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for murder, based on the downing of two planes near the Cuban coastline in 1996 that killed four people.

The Conversation

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel along with his wife and her son.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday but remains mum on US indictment

He has made sporadic public appearances since announcing his retirement from politics

The Independent UK

Cuba used to have European friends – there’s a reason why even now they have deserted it too

Traditional allies are embroiled elsewhere while even Spain and France have bigger fish to fry with Trump says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

Drama mixes with geopolitics in Cuba

Admittedly, it looks a lot like a movie plot. A political thriller where the intelligence director of the chief adversary state comes into the nervous capital city and meets with regime leaders to tell them their days in power are numbered. Unless…

Bangkok Post

Diego Boneta's Fidel Castro Transformation in 'Killing Castro' Started With the Team Behind Luis Miguel - EXCLUSIVE

For Diego Boneta, the most shocking part of becoming Fidel Castro was not the fear, although there was plenty of that. It was not the politics either, even though he says the role arrived at a moment when Cuba feels newly urgent again. It was the discovery that the thing…

Latin Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Errol Flynn’s biographer calls him the greatest heartthrob of his time – but racist and a rapist too

Before Rupert Murdoch, there was Errol Flynn. The Tasmanian born Hollywood actor was arguably our most famous export to the United States until Murdoch moved in to control much of its media.

The Conversation

Trump's next phony war: Cuba, beware

What Iran war? In desperate search of a legacy, Trump goes after Cuba’s failing regime. It's sad on both sides

Salon

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

The U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's cohesive and ideologically entrenched government, coupled with U.S. legal constraints and its state-run economy, present significant challenges to regime change efforts.

The Economic Times

Is the US preparing for military action against Cuba? Expert Q&A

A US court filed criminal charges against Cuba’s 94-year-old former leader, Raúl Castro, on May 20. Castro has been charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, four counts of murder and two counts of destruction of aircraft. The charges relate to a 1996 incident in which four men were killed…

The Conversation

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raul Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is now facing serious charges from US prosecutors. These accusations relate to a 1996 incident where civilian planes were shot down. This development has intensified existing tensions between the United States and Cuba. Cuba's government has strongly condemned the indictment. Protests are planned in Havana.…

The Economic Times

Trump threatens new Cuba crackdown as Rubio warns Havana: ‘We’re very serious’

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump hinted he could be the president who finally takes direct action against Havana after decades of failed threats from Washington

The Independent UK

Democrats renew effort to prevent US military action against Cuba

A trio of Senate Democrats is trying again to rein in President Donald Trump’s ability to order military action against Cuba. Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., have introduced a war powers resolution that would direct Trump to “remove the United States Armed Forces…

Roll Call

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Euronews

Rubio doubtful diplomacy would work with Cuban government as Trump raises threat of military action

Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Sides With U.S. Company In Cuba Property Seizure Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Havana Docks Corp. in a long-running fight over property seized by Fidel Castro's regime after the Cuban Revolution.

The Independent UK

Indictment of former Cuban president includes 5 fighter jet pilots involved in 1996 plane downings

Federal authorities in the United States have charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro and five fighter pilots in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

Euronews

Rubio says US focused on changing politics in Cuba as Havana accepts €86m in aid

Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana's government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a "failed state" as it suffers a major economic crisis.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

International Business Times UK

US Indicts Former Cuba President Raul Castro on Shock Murder Charges After Historic 30-Year Plane Shootdown

Todd Blanche announced murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of a U.S. humanitarian plane that killed three Americans.

The Guardian - US

Cubans outraged at US charges against Raúl Castro as fears of military strikes grow

It’s a nerve-racking time for Havana neighbours of top Cuban officials as fears of US attack mount

The Independent UK

Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago

International Business Times

Cuban President Rejects Indictment Against Raul Castro, Says It Seeks To 'Justify' Military Aggression

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejected the U.S.' indictment of Raul Castro, calling the measure a "political action."

Bangkok Post

Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul Castro

HAVANA - Cubans expressed their shock and indignation after the United States indicted former president Raul Castro on murder charges, a stunning new escalation by President Donald Trump of pressure on the communist state.

Euronews

Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure

Fidel Castro’s brother and a central pillar of Cuban power for decades, the former leader is back in the spotlight after a US indictment, amid mounting pressure on the regime.

International Business Times UK

US-Cuba War Risks Flare After Raul Castro Indictment Echoes Infamous Venezuela Operation

The US indictment of Raul Castro for the 1996 aircraft downing has escalated tensions with Cuba, raising fears of potential conflict.

1 2 3 4 5

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the European Policy Centre

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.