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Tensions Rise as Cuba Reports Deadly Clash With Florida-Based Speedboat

  Vice President JD Vance came to the Capitol to break the tie, meaning he vote was 51-50 for a Republican point of order to dismiss the war powers resolution. Cuba has reported a deadly confrontation off its northern coast, saying its forces killed four people aboard a Florida‑registered speedboat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban border troops. According to Cuba’s Interior Ministry, the vessel was detected roughly one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino canal in Cayo Falcones before the encounter escalated.  When Cuban Border Guard officers approached the boat for identification, those on board reportedly began shooting, injuring the commander of the Cuban patrol vessel. Cuban forces returned fire, killing four and wounding six others, who were later evacuated for medical treatment.  The incident comes at a moment of heightened tension between Cuba and the United States, with officials still working to determine the identities and motives of those aboard the spe...
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Farmers Rally in London Against Inheritance Tax Changes

 

Thousands of farmers from across the UK gathered in London today to protest against the government’s recent changes to inheritance tax rules. The demonstration, one of the largest in recent memory, saw farmers marching through Westminster, voicing their concerns over the potential impact on their livelihoods and the future of British farming.

The new tax reforms, announced in the latest budget, will impose a 20% inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million starting from April 2026. Farmers argue that this change will force many to sell parts of their land to cover the tax bill, threatening the continuity of family-run farms and impacting food security.

Max Sealy, a representative of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), expressed the widespread frustration: "This is a bad tax - it’s been badly implemented because it will affect growth productivity in the country". The protest drew support from various public figures, including TV presenter and farm owner Jeremy Clarkson, who urged the government to reconsider the policy.

Despite the government’s assurances that only the wealthiest estates will be affected, farmers remain unconvinced. They cite data suggesting that a significant portion of farms will fall under the new tax threshold, contrary to the government’s estimates.

As the protest continues, the NFU plans to lobby MPs, hoping to reverse the changes and secure a more favorable outcome for the farming community.


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