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Stories for February 27th 2026

• Friday, February 27th 2026 - 19:04 UTC

  Trump floats a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, says talks are under way with Havana

  

  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his administration is holding talks with Cuba and suggested the process could lead to a potential “friendly takeover” of the island, portraying Havana as facing acute economic and supply strains.

• Friday, February 27th 2026 - 10:51 UTC

  European Commission announces provisional entry into force for the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur deal

  

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full conclusion of the treaty, which still requires the European Parliament’s consent.

• Friday, February 27th 2026 - 10:50 UTC

  U.S. ambassador in Israel urges staff: leave “TODAY” amid security risks

  

  U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged embassy staff and family members who want to depart the country to do so “TODAY,” according to an email whose contents were reported by U.S. and Israeli media.