At least eight people were killed after an explosion suspected to have been caused by a gas leak destroyed a landmark hotel in the historic centre of Havana, Cuba
The Saratoga Hotel, famous as one of the most luxurious places to stay in the city when it opened in the 1930s, was closed at the time of the blast. It had been due to open to tourists next week. The victims are understood to have been passers-by.
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