## First airlines begin cancelling flights to Cuba following jet fuel shortage announcement

Authored by latinamericareports.com

Medellín, Colombia — Cuba announced late Sunday night that it will run out of jet fuel within 24 hours following the United States’ blockade of oil exports from Venezuela.

The shortage is expected to impact international flights as planes landing in Cuba will not be able to refuel.

Air Canada announced Monday that the carrier would cancel flights to the island for the time being, and more flight cancellations are expected.

The country hasn’t received an oil shipment since December, according to the Cuban government, and on January 29, President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs for countries providing fuel to Cuba.

According to DW, Cuba produces only a third of the energy it uses, relying on countries like Venezuela, Mexico and Russia to fill the gap.

The FT reported that last year Cuba “experienced an 18 per cent drop in visitors” from 2024.

Many flights to Havana remain scheduled for now despite the fuel issues, and according to Reuters, Cuban airlines are used to these shortfalls. »

### Pope Leo sends 80 generators, thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine

Authored by kyivindependent.com

Pope Leo XIV has sent 80 electric generators and thousands of medical supplies to Ukraine to help civilians cope with freezing winter temperatures and constant attacks, the Vatican announced on Feb. 9.

Since assuming the papacy last year, Pope Leo has called for "a just and lasting peace" in Ukraine and has offered to host peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow at the Vatican.

Before becoming pope, Leo XIV denounced Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine while serving as Bishop of Chiclayo in Peru. »

### ‘Don’t jump in them': Olympic athletes’ medals break during celebrations

Authored by apnews.com

That’s the message from gold medalist Breezy Johnson at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after she and other athletes found their medals broke within hours.

Olympic organizers are investigating with “maximum attention” after a spate of medals fell off their ribbons during celebrations on the opening weekend of the Games.

It isn’t the first time the quality of Olympic medals has come under scrutiny. »

### Epstein Files Redacted to Protect 'Prominent' People, Lawmakers Allege

Authored by time.com

“The broader issue is why so many of the files they’re getting are redacted in the first place.”

Other lawmakers, including Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina, said they also planned to review the files.

Khanna and Massie said Monday’s findings reinforced their belief that the fight over the Epstein files is far from over. »

### President Trump threatens to block Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening

Authored by detroitnews.com

Lansing — President Donald Trump threatened Monday evening to prevent the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor from opening until Canada treats the United States with, what he described as, "fairness and respect.".

A spokeswoman for Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the bridge project has been "a tremendous example of bipartisan and international cooperation.".

Trump's threat to block the new Detroit-to-Windsor bridge from opening came a day before a delegation of Michigan Republican state lawmakers was expected to visit with members of the Trump administration in Washington, D.C. »

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