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‘Havana Syndrome’ mystery illness linked to Russian intelligence unit

Personnel across the world have reported unexplained migraines and dizziness

Evening Standard

Kremlin Denies Russia Involvement In 'Havana Syndrome'

Kremlin dismisses allegations of Russia's involvement in the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome' affecting US diplomats, calling for a thorough investigation.

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Food Shortages Leave Cubans In Anguish Over Next Meal

One thought lingers all day in the mind of Diana Ruiz: How will the Cuban mother feed her 6-year-old son, a dilemma faced by parents across an island hit by blackouts and food shortages.

International Business Times

Protesters in Cuba demand food and electricity as shortages bring hardship

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in recent days in the city of Santiago.

WEKU

New Research Deepens Havana Syndrome Mystery

The mystery of so-called Havana Syndrome, which struck down dozens of US diplomats, deepened Monday as new research found no tangible evidence of brain injury in those affected.

International Business Times

Medical studies find no trace of physical harm in Havana syndrome patients

Two new studies find no significant differences between US government officials suffering from condition and control group

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No evidence of brain injury in people suffering ‘Havana Syndrome’: US study

US research agency finds no ‘biological abnormalities’ in US officials reporting incidents, but says symptoms are real.

Al Jazeera

In Havana syndrome patients, NIH scientists find no physical trace of harm

The mysterious ailments that became known as Havana syndrome left no physical evidence of injury or disease, according to two government studies.

WEKU

Carlos Acosta to create new version of The Nutcracker set in Havana

The acclaimed dancer, director and choreographer takes on ballet’s favourite frosty Christmas show, with his Cuba-based company Acosta Danza

The Guardian - UK

Soaring petrol prices in Cuba are a cause of great concern for Havana residents

The price of petrol in Cuba has risen by 500 percent since Friday. The ruling Communist Party says it has introduced this measure as part of a major stabilisation plan to get the Cuban economy back on its feet. But after years of facing a deepening economic crisis, Cubans fear…

France 24

Cuban cabaret artist Juana Bacallao dies at 98

The legendary nightclub singer died Saturday in her hometown of Havana, according to a statement on social media from Cuba's Ministry of Culture.

WEKU

Cubans Prepare For New Inflation Wave

Many residents in Havana, the capital of Cuba, have shared that there has been an increase in the price of several commodities since the government's announcement.

Latin Times

Colombian Government, ELN Rebels Resume Peace Talks In Havana

Colombia's government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group started a sixth round of peace talks Monday, seeking to agree in Cuba on an extension of a ceasefire that expires next week.

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The Conversation

A US ambassador working for Cuba? Charges against former diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha spotlight Havana's importance in the world of spying

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Dec. 4, 2023, that Victor Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. government employee, had been arrested and faced federal charges for secretly acting for decades as an agent of the Cuban government. Rocha joined the State Department in 1981 and served for over 20…

The Guardian - UK

‘Ego and resentment’: what led former US diplomat to spy for Cuba?

Manuel Rocha, ambassador who became turncoat, may have harboured ill feelings towards establishment elite

The Guardian - UK

Juanita Castro obituary

Sister of Fidel and Raúl Castro who turned against her brothers and their regime, became a CIA informer and sought exile in the US

The Guardian - US

Cuba health and education hollowed out as staff join emigration exodus

US ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions have slashed wages for state workers leading to a brain drain hitting the Revolution’s ‘pillars’

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The Independent UK

The best holidays to book for January, from Cuban winter sun to ski breaks in the French Alps

Start planning your first trip for 2024 with these January getaways, including cosy Cotswolds walks and a chance to experience the highlights of Vietnam

International Business Times

Booming Migrant Charter Flights To Nicaragua Prompt US Crackdown

Cuban and Haitian migrants are increasingly taking chartered flights to Nicaragua from where they seek to travel overland to the United States, prompting Washington to impose sanctions this week on the operators of the aircraft.

The Independent UK

Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people

Thousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel have marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas

The Guardian - UK

Making a movie about 64-year-old Diana Nyad’s 110-mile swim: ‘She wasn’t bothered about sharks. The box jellyfish we didn’t know about’

A new drama charts the endurance athlete’s attempts to swim from Havana to Florida, accompanied by former girlfriend Bonnie Stoll and assorted marine predators. It’s a story of friendship, survival – and sharp elbows

The Independent UK

Havana’s once stately homes crumble as their residents live in fear of an imminent collapse

The housing situation in Cuba is critical, with buildings partially or completely collapsing under the weight of storms, lack of maintenance and years of neglect

The Independent UK

A building collapse in Havana leaves 1 person dead and at least 2 injured

A building in the historic center of Havana that housed 13 families has collapsed, leaving one person dead and at least two injured

The Independent UK

Brazilian leader Lula rekindles ties with Cuba at G77 summit in Havana

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has met with his Cuban counterpart in Havana

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