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US pays out $3m to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
July 11, 2026Is the Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake worth the 13 year wait?
The BBC's Tom Gerken plays the much-anticipated pirate game which has been remade from the ground up.
July 11, 2026Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.
June 17, 2026Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites
The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.
June 16, 2026The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
June 13, 2026A sneak peek inside Mexico’s iconic Azteca Stadium before World Cup kickoff
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
June 11, 2026Trump: 'I love the inflation'
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
June 10, 2026Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida - Reuters
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida Reuters
June 8, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana - Reuters
Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana Reuters
June 6, 2026Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
May 22, 2026Cubans grapple with fuel shortages and blackouts as US steps up pressure
The BBC speaks to Havana residents after the US charges the country's former leader, Raúl Castro, with murder.
May 22, 2026Rubio says Cuba is threat to US as Havana accuses him of 'lies'
Cuba's foreign minister accused Rubio of trying to "instigate a military aggression".
May 22, 2026Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
May 21, 2026Cuba accuses US of building 'fraudulent case' for military action
Havana's foreign minister says a report that it has acquired attack drones is part of justification for US "aggression".
May 18, 2026Protests break out in Havana over power cuts - Reuters
Protests break out in Havana over power cuts Reuters
May 14, 2026Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days
Havana says it is in talks with Washington as no fuel has entered the island in three months.
March 13, 2026After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
March 6, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026Rubbish piles and cooking with firewood - fuel shortages push Cubans to breaking point
The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.
March 6, 2026Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' - Reuters
Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' Reuters
March 5, 2026Millions of Cubans plunged into darkness as fuel crisis deepens
Fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US oil blockade since the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
March 4, 2026Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks - Reuters
Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, says Rubio in talks Reuters
February 27, 2026Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
February 27, 2026Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
February 25, 2026Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says
Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.
February 25, 2026BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC's Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
February 25, 2026BBC's Will Grant on the atmosphere in Mexico following unrest
The BBC's Will Grant describes how locals are feeling in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, Mexico, after a wave of violence hit the streets.
February 24, 2026Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island - Reuters
Canada plans to assist Cuba while Washington squeezes the island Reuters
February 24, 2026Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors - Reuters
Italian region resists US pressure to curb use of Cuban doctors Reuters
February 23, 2026