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‘Adventurism has had its day’: speedboat shootout leaves Miami’s exiled Cubans bewildered

Few clues over how 10 heavily armed men intercepted on stolen speedboat came together from across Florida or what they hoped to achieve

The Guardian - UK

Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Top officials with Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior have unveiled for the first time the items they said were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that opened fire against troops in waters off the island’s north coast this week, with soldiers responding and killing four suspects

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: president blasts AI company for standing firm on safety guardrails US military wants lifted

Anthropic has resisted allowing its Claude AI system to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons systems – key US politics stories from Friday, 27 February at a glance

The Guardian - US

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'They have no money, nothing': Trump raises possibility of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

President Trump suggested a "friendly takeover of Cuba," citing discussions with Cuban officials and the island's economic struggles. This follows a confrontation between Cuban forces and a U.S.-registered speedboat, prompting investigations. Trump's administration has intensified pressure on Cuba, impacting its energy supply.

The Times of India

Deaths on a boat off Cuba spotlight Florida anti-government groups

A fatal shooting on a boat traveling to Cuba is bringing fresh attention to a deep-rooted movement in Florida against the island’s government

The Independent UK

Trump Suggests U.S. Could Pursue 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that the United States might pursue what he called a "friendly takeover" of Cuba as tensions with the island nation 90 miles off the coast of Florida have heightened.

International Business Times

Trump suggests US could carry out ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

As tensions between two countries reach new highs, US president says regime is ‘talking with us’

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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,…

The Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

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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.

Latin Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Conversation

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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