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US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island

13 Sept 22:20 Key points summarised by AI

The Trump administration intensified pressure on Cuba, imposing new economic sanctions on nine state-owned mining, metal, and construction companies.
New sanctions also targeted the leadership of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), which the U.S. alleges sponsors a 'vast subversive network' in America.
U.S. authorities detained American citizens returning from Cuba after attending Fidel Castro's birthday events, seizing electronic devices and warning of potential prosecution for sanctions violations.
Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned the sanctions, asserting they aim to deliberately harm the Cuban economy and obstruct basic services.
These escalating U.S. measures, coupled with an existing oil blockade, are deepening Cuba's severe economic crisis, leading to widespread blackouts, transport issues, and critical shortages.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.