Washington claims change is no change at all, as Cubans were not given a choice over their new leader.

Miguel Díaz Canel governed his native Santa Clara

Fidel and Raul Castro had ruled the Carribean island since the 1959 revolution

Cubans wait to see if a change in leadership can re-vitalise the island's flagging economy

Cubans are set to welcome their first non-Castro president in more than 40 years as lawmakers gather for a two-day session to name the country's new leader

A new era begins in Cuba this week, when Fidel Castro's younger brother Raul Castro, 86, steps down as president

Tobacco fans from around the world have gathered to celebrate the iconic product, amid talk of booming sales

State media reported the death of Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart at the age of 68

Cities across the island hold torchlit marches for 165th anniversary of revolutionary hero Jose Marti's birth

EU's top diplomat tells Cubans that relations with Europe are stronger than ever. Federica Mogherini started a two-day visit to the island on Wednesday. Mogherini also told Cuba that the EU rejects unilateral sanctions against the island.

Havana's iconic Malecon boulevard is under threat from storms and rising sea waters.

Millions of Cubans vote in local polls, the only publically contested part of the electoral process

Cuba has been paying tribute to its revolutionary father, Fidel Castro, on the first anniversary of his death.

Cuba is remembering Che Guevara on the 50th anniversary of his murder in Bolivia.

Daiquiri bar celebrates 200 years

American citizens are also being advised not to visit the island

Staff ordered to leave US Embassy in Havana after "specific attacks" on diplomats.

At least 10 people have been killed in Cuba by Hurricane Irma, which has now been downgraded to a tropical storm.