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Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty
Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.
May 31, 2026Explainer: Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela - Reuters
Explainer: Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela Reuters
May 23, 2026‘Long live Raúl!’ - Castro’s supporters in Cuba rally in his defence
BBC's Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.
May 22, 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, 2026US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief - Reuters
US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief Reuters
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, 2026Rubio: likelihood of negotiated agreement with Cuba 'not high' - Reuters
Rubio: likelihood of negotiated agreement with Cuba 'not high' Reuters
May 21, 2026China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
May 21, 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, 2026US charges Cuba's Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 downing of two planes
Castro and five others are charged with conspiracy to kill US nationals, murder, and destruction of aircraft
May 20, 2026The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
May 20, 2026US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message - Reuters
US offers new relationship to Cuba in Rubio message Reuters
May 20, 2026US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.
May 20, 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, 2026Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report - Reuters
Cuba warns US military action would cause 'bloodbath' after drone report Reuters
May 18, 2026Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order - Reuters
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order Reuters
May 17, 2026US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.
May 16, 2026Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.
May 14, 2026Protests break out in Havana over power cuts - Reuters
Protests break out in Havana over power cuts Reuters
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