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Video appears to show Chinese rocket debris burning up in atmosphere

Remnants of the massive Chinese rocket that was descending uncontrollably back to Earth re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, the US Space Command said on Twitter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/1CGTPWg

Toomey discusses why he voted against bill to help vets exposed to toxic burn pits

Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) was one of a few Republicans who voted to block a bill designed to help US military veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Toomey says he blocked the bill because of an accounting provision in the bill. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oGAienN

Europe's carbon-light future is arriving

Ten years ago, my friend Patrice and his wife, Brigitte, installed air conditioning in their summer home in the Pyrenees mountains in southwestern France. Their son insisted and paid for it -- a good thing. It's been getting hotter every year there, and this year the temperatures hit 95 degrees Fahrenheit and stayed there as forest fires spread across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/4dvjPqJ

Dua Lipa 'shocked and confused' by fireworks at concert

Someone allegedly set off unauthorized fireworks at a Dua Lipa concert inside Toronto's Scotiabank Arena, leaving at least three concertgoers with minor injuries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/mQAsqVe

Photos: England wins Euro 2022 over Germany

England won its first ever major women's championship in dramatic fashion, beating Germany 2-1 after extra time in the Euro 2022 final. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LvY9PC7

England wins its first ever major women's championship in 2-1 Euro 2022 win over Germany

In front of a crowd of 87,192 fans -- a record for a European Championship, men's or women's -- England won its first ever major championship in a dramatic extra-time victory, beating Germany 2-1 in the final of the Women's Euro. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/rtoj92Q

From the Capitol insurrection to now: What we know about missing Secret Service texts

Questions over potential deleted Secret Service text messages surrounding January 6 burst into view earlier this month with a letter from the Department of Homeland Security inspector general, sparking a new investigative thread for the House January 6 committee as well as questions about the role of both the agency and the inspector general himself, Joseph Cuffari. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/3chS1Jb

What does Taiwan think about the possibility of a visit by Nancy Pelosi?

Reports that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is planning a visit to Taiwan have sparked tense exchanges between the United States and China -- and growing speculation over how Beijing might react. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NEjAmMp

Shakira to go to trial in Spain for alleged tax fraud

Shakira has failed to reach an agreement with Spanish prosecutors on tax evasion charges, and she will go to trial insisting on her innocence, according to a statement released by her public relations team. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/41KMxIg

Opinion: Justice Alito's careless remarks about Prince Harry and Boris Johnson

Justice Samuel Alito stirred controversy with a speech at Notre Dame Law School's Religious Liberty Initiative in Rome last week. The video of the event was publicized Thursday by the school. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/gbiFVJQ

President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid-19 again

President Joe Biden has tested positive again for Covid-19, the White House said Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Dign7JQ

Why movie theaters show so few films now

One crucial thing will be missing from theaters this fall: movies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JgLlNfo

Ukrainian farmers make bleak prediction despite surplus of grain

Farmers in Ukraine are storing away their grain as ports remain closed to shipping. The farmers foresee staffing shortages and slower grain production next year amid the uncertainty. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/D6ci8Ww

Why Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner are turning against Instagram's updates

The Washington Post's tech columnist Taylor Lorenz tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin why TikTok is a threat to Instagram and why viewing more videos on Instagram is inevitable. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WLJYgSK

Justices worry about the future of US Supreme Court -- and point fingers as to who's to blame

Limping away from one of the most significant terms in decades, justices are sending out flares expressing concern not only for the future of the Supreme Court but the country as a whole as institutional norms dissolve, tensions rise, and the court pivots right with the addition of three new members. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/b6gT9tL

Amazon beats expectations to avoid tech earnings slump

Amazon appears to still be going strong even as other Big Tech companies stumble amid pressure from inflation and an economic downturn. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/hpI7U6q

Africa must cut reliance on food imports, says Nigerian billionaire

Food prices have been rising around the world, driven first by the Covid pandemic and poor harvests, and made worse by the conflict in Ukraine, which has hit exports of both wheat and fertilizer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rdHAKQe

Jon Stewart and Democrats rail against stalled burn pits legislation: 'This is bullshit'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democrats and comedian and activist Jon Stewart railed against Senate Republicans who voted against legislation to help veterans suffering from ailments related to toxic burn pits, calling it a "gut punch" to the veterans who had come to Capitol Hill to celebrate the legislation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yx2iafm

Sprite will no longer be sold in green bottles

Sprite is retiring its green plastic bottles after more than 60 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/l0xN4cC

Tiny birth control stock soars following Roe v. Wade overturn

There's a saying on Wall Street that traders often sell the news. Well, that hasn't been the case with a tiny reproductive health company following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dDLIaqM

Alabama is set to execute a death row inmate despite pleas from the victim's family not to

Alabama is set to execute a man who was convicted of the 1994 murder of Faith Hall Smith despite pleas from the victim's family not to do so. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0gMBvmn

First mission to return samples from another planet set to land on Earth in 2033

The first mission to return samples from another planet will touch down on Earth in 2033, according to NASA and European Space Agency officials. The Perseverance rover is currently collecting the samples on Mars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/XAdIWi0

Legal analyst: These are the indicators pointing to 'severe legal peril' for Trump

CNN legal analyst Norman Eisen breaks down US Attorney General Merrick Garland's remarks on the status of the Department of Justice's criminal probe into January 6 and why it points to "severe legal peril" for former President Donald Trump. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/sWKURSh

Former Gov. Cuomo staffer killed after Lyft driver allegedly demanded passengers exit vehicle in middle of highway

A former staff member for ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was killed after a Lyft driver allegedly ordered him and five friends out of a car on Delaware's Coastal Highway, state police said in a news release. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/DdgRbOo

First mission to return samples from another planet set to land on Earth in 2033

The first samples from Mars, collected by the Perseverance rover, will be returned to Earth in 2033. The Mars Sample Return missions now also include two helicopters similar to Ingenuity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XAdIWi0

Who is Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer touted for US prisoner swap?

The future of two American citizens detained in Russia could hinge on the release of a convicted Russian arms dealer, nicknamed the "Merchant of Death" by his accusers, whose life story inspired a Hollywood film. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/nglrMAw

Iraqi protesters break into Baghdad's Green Zone denouncing the nomination of new premier

Hundreds of angry protesters loyal to the powerful nationalist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr broke into Baghdad's heavily protected Green Zone on Wednesday, denouncing the nomination of a new prime minister. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JbG5d8f
CNN contributor Patrick McEnroe and anchor Kate Bolduan discuss two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner's latest testimony in a Moscow courtroom over her possession of cannabis oil in Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Q7yq2kn

See Ukrainian army use US rockets in Russian war

CNN's Ivan Watson talks to Ukrainians who are preparing for more fighting against Russia in the southern region of the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2wqlQEf

Europe dials down plans to ration gas

The European Union has agreed to ration its natural gas this winter to prevent a severe supply shock. But the bloc has watered down its ambitions by offering countries some significant leeway. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YKFZHgT

New studies agree on most likely origin of Covid-19 pandemic

In June, the World Health Organization recommended that scientists continue to research all possible origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, including a lab leak. Two newly published studies take totally different approaches but arrive at the same conclusion: The Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China, was most likely the epicenter for the coronavirus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/7D3WBCQ

'A death sentence': American teacher sentenced to 14 years in a penal colony

The family of an American sentenced to 14 years at a hard labor camp in Russia fears that he has been given what amounts to a "a death sentence" and is calling on the Biden administration to designate him as wrongfully detained, which would trigger formal diplomatic efforts to secure his release. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/pVyvwQX

See why swarms of jellyfish are surrounding this boat in the Mediterranean

In Israel, rising water temperatures are creating the ideal conditions for swarms of jellyfish and costing the tourism industry $10 million in lost revenue. CNN's Hadas Gold reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ezZmwF2

Brittney Griner to testify at trial in Russia, lawyers say

WNBA star Brittney Griner will testify as part of her drug trial in Russia on Wednesday, her lawyers said, as her defense team claimed that cannabis oil found in her luggage was for medicinal purposes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mYsGFOB

Biden administration working behind the scenes to convince Pelosi of the risks of traveling to Taiwan

National security officials are quietly working to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the risks her potential trip to Taiwan could pose during a highly sensitive moment between the self-governing island and China. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Lklrn9E

'Nope' is Jordan Peele's latest No. 1 film at the box office

"Nope," Jordan Peele's third movie, opened to an estimated $44 million this weekend in North America, according to Universal Pictures. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2HL7Ayb

Liz Cheney is already looking beyond 2022

Liz Cheney didn't come right out and say she expects to lose her primary next month. But in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union" on Sunday, it was pretty easy to read between the lines of the Wyoming Republican's answers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/uyEM5Tz

Brooklyn pastor and wife robbed of over $1 million in jewelry during livestream sermon

A flashy Brooklyn pastor known for wearing designer outfits and extravagant jewelry was robbed along with his wife of more than $1 million while he was preaching at church Sunday, police said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/hvzeQXG

Pope apologizes for 'deplorable evil' of Indigenous abuse in Canadian Catholic residential schools

Pope Francis has spoken of his "sorrow, indignation and shame" over the Catholic Church's role in the abuse of Canadian Indigenous children in residential schools, as he kicked off a weeklong "penitential pilgrimage" to the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/wV09Fd7

Bodycam footage suggests embattled chief was at center of Uvalde shooting response

The first publicly released body-worn camera videos from officers at the Robb Elementary School massacre show Pedro "Pete" Arredondo, the school district's police chief, at the center of the police response: giving orders, conveying and receiving information, and officers deferring to his position when confused over their roles or response to the shooting. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9CzijLS

Man taken into custody after reports of shots fired at multiple locations outside Vancouver with several victims

Several people were reportedly wounded in shootings early Monday at different places in the City and Township of Langley, near Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/D3k8lHp

Pope visits Canada to apologize for Indigenous abuse in Catholic residential schools

Pope Francis departed Rome on Sunday for a week-long trip to Edmonton, Canada, where he's set to apologize for the Catholic Church's role in the abuse of Canadian Indigenous children in residential schools. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/DQ5dula

China executes man who set fire to his ex-wife during livestream

A man who killed his ex-wife by setting her on fire during a livestream was executed in China on Saturday, state media reported, marking the end of a case that prompted horror and outrage across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/aGY8krn

At least 17 Haitian migrants found dead off Bahamas coast

Rescuers in the Bahamas have found the bodies of 17 Haitian migrants thought to have died after their vessel capsized in rough seas during a "suspected human smuggling operation," the country's leader said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/oPR2Zez

Mother identifies son as one of two Americans killed in Ukraine's Donbas region

One of the two American citizens who recently died in the Donbas region of Ukraine has been identified as Luke Lucyszyn, his mother told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/dEmCWbv

At least 17 Haitian migrants found dead off Bahamas coast

Rescuers in the Bahamas have found the bodies of 17 Haitian migrants thought to have died after their vessel capsized in rough seas during a "suspected human smuggling operation," the country's leader said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/oPR2Zez

Liz Cheney: Trump is unfit for further office

The committee investigating the events surrounding the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol will "contemplate a subpoena" for Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, if she does not voluntarily meet with the committee over her role in advocating to overturn the 2020 election results, the committee's co-chair said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/0b3RKvV

Greece battles fire that forced hundreds to evacuate on island of Lesbos

Hundreds of residents and tourists have been evacuated on the Greek island of Lesbos after a wildfire broke out, burning houses and threatening villages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Xj69Y3E

Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompting highest alert

Japan's Sakurajima volcano, located on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Sunday, prompting evacuations in the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/J3w2RHQ

Buttigieg on GOP opposition to codifying same-sex marriage: 'Our marriage deserves to be treated equally'

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded Sunday to Republican opposition to codifying same-sex marriage, criticizing House Republicans for opposing a bill to do just that hours after he was in a room with them talking about transportation policy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xZUQVo6

Millions to endure alarmingly high temperatures Sunday as heat wave scorches mid-South, Northeast

The deadly heat wave scorching much of the US will continue Sunday, when the Northeast and mid-South regions are likely to be suffocated by temperatures that feel as hot as 100 degrees or higher. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ThRYK1d

Why you should reinstate the classic alarm clock

I have reinstated the alarm clock. An overlooked mechanism in today's technologically-synced, your-phone-does-everything world, it tells the time, it wakes you up, it is decentralized from a phone. It is marvelous. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/MltEW5C

How to survive a rattlesnake bite -- or better yet, avoid one

Talk about a heavenly day: The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, temperatures in the low 70s and low humidity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/a3DZflp

Ukrainian military couples rush to the altar amid uncertainty of war

By late morning, a line has already formed outside the nondescript registration office on the western edge of Kyiv. Some of those waiting are wearing casual clothes, but a few of the women are dressed up in white and carrying bouquets of flowers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/x1FNXGf

Russian Navy's massive submarine could set the stage for 'a new Cold war' in the oceans

The Russian Navy has taken delivery of what is the world's longest known submarine, one its maker touts as a research vessel -- but what others say is a platform for espionage and possibly nuclear weapons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/1LOVqiR

China executes man who set fire to his ex-wife during livestream

A man who killed his ex-wife by setting her on fire during a livestream was executed in China on Saturday, state media reported, marking the end of a case that prompted horror and outrage across the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/aGY8krn

WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LTOSUr2

Here's why the NASA logo is on so many backpacks, t-shirts, sneakers and hats

On any given day, a thirty minute walk around New York City can yield at least a few NASA logo sightings. They're on backpacks, t-shirts, sneakers, hats, sweatshirts, phone cases, tote bags and jackets. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QiRjtBL

Uvalde school board cancels meeting to consider firing Pete Arredondo

A special school board meeting scheduled for Saturday morning in Uvalde, Texas, to consider whether to terminate the employment of the district's police chief is canceled, the district announced Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/19TOr83

Opinion: Presidential Covid looks different this time around

President Joe Biden is one of the latest Americans to be diagnosed with Covid-19. According to the White House report, his seems to be a mild case -- the sort we have come to expect in a vaccinated and boosted person, even a 79-year-old. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/X8QUxBf

CIA chief says Putin is 'entirely too healthy'

CIA Director Bill Burns gave an unusually candid assessment this week, when he told attendees at the Aspen Institute's annual security confab that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "entirely too healthy." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XP28MRI

Volkswagen's CEO is stepping down in a surprise move

Volkswagen's CEO is leaving his post in a surprise move, effective September 1. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/A4armVi

Rise in gasoline prices threatens social stability and food security in Latin America

South American countries are bracing for an autumn of discontent, as spiking global fuel prices threaten to provoke more protests in the upcoming months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/l2k6aKq

Rise in gasoline prices threatens social stability and food security in Latin America

South American countries are bracing for an autumn of discontent, as spiking global fuel prices threaten to provoke more protests in the upcoming months. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/l2k6aKq

Tesla dumped a big chunk of its bitcoin holdings. Should you?

Bitcoin prices were cooling off Thursday following a big spike in the past week. And it appears Elon Musk might be partly to blame. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/doODeqS

Brazilian Workers' Party names Lula presidential candidate

Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is now officially standing as the Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) presidential candidate, the party announced Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/T9YXK4U

These airports are the world's worst for delays and cancellations this summer

Anyone who's been to an airport recently can see that demand for travel is back in a big way. What's not back with a vengeance are the resources needed to handle the crush of air travelers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qr839jk

Starved for fuel, Cuba faces deepening energy crisis

People played dominoes or slept in their cars to pass the time. Drivers at the front of the line said they had waited for more than eight days to fill up. They said they had devised a system using the WhatsApp messaging app to virtually organize a line, but that Cuban police had told them they needed to be there in person. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/JOIdqWD

Brazilian Workers' Party officially names Lula presidential candidate

Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is now officially standing as the Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) presidential candidate, the party announced Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/T9YXK4U

Brazilian Workers' Party officially names Lula presidential candidate

Former Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, is now officially standing as the Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) presidential candidate, the party announced Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/T9YXK4U

Ex-advisor: Pence's desire to run for president 'a known thing'

Following Former Vice President Mike Pence's first trip to Capitol Hill since leaving office in 2021, his former advisor Olivia Troye tells CNN's Ana Cabrera about the visit and Pence's "aspirations" to run for president. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/K0ciAZa

The amount of Greenland ice that melted last weekend could cover West Virginia in a foot of water

Six billion tons of water per day melted off the ice sheet in northern Greenland this past weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/jBdIT4V

Mysterious bundle of string on Mars' surface found by Perseverance rover

NASA's Perseverance rover captured an unusual image of something lying in the red sand of Mars: a bundle of string. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/EGKF1RA

Bipartisan group of US senators cuts deal to change election laws in response to Jan. 6 attack

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Italian PM squeezes through confidence vote

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi won a confidence vote in the country's Senate on Wednesday, but emerged badly bruised. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ev3wzD6

The CEO of Goldman Sachs is worried about a recession

The CEO of one of America's largest banks is worried inflation will remain problematic for a while longer — and he thinks there's a growing chance of a recession. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/t4c5lCA

More than 100 million in the US face excessive warning or heat advisories as a dangerous heat wave continues

Heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing all-time record temperatures to Western Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/y5kPlVD

India and China's political tensions are hitting the smartphone market. But they need each other

The Indian government is cracking down on the companies that make the country's most popular smartphones. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YJtZMNL

Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay

Russia's highest ranked female tennis player came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/io0lmTS

Top Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina comes out as gay

Daria Kasatkina, Russia's highest ranked female tennis player, came out as gay in an interview, while addressing rising homophobic attitudes in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/io0lmTS

Another company called Meta says Facebook rebrand 'obliterated' its business

Meta Platforms, the company formerly known as Facebook, has been sued for trademark infringement by MetaX LLC, a company that says it does business publicly as Meta and had been operating in the virtual and augmented reality technology space for years before Mark Zuckerberg announced his company's rebranding. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/07ob6Wa

Antisemitism controversy at major art show ends with director's resignation

The head of one of the world's most prestigious art exhibitions has resigned after this year's show became embroiled in a scandal over antisemitic imagery. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/27vqDbL

Biden gives Saudis the gesture they wanted. But he returns to Washington with little in hand

It was always going to be awkward -- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's greeting with US President Joe Biden. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/QHfwrey

Starbucks is reportedly considering selling its UK business

As prices surge and the UK economy struggles more than most of its peers, Starbucks is reportedly looking for an exit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/AysRNhJ

Acting Sri Lanka leader says previous government covered up crisis

Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said the country's previous administration was "covering up facts" about its crippling financial crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fNr2vMk

Tens of thousands of Afghans applying for US visas still face major delays

There are tens of thousands of Afghans who have applied for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) whose applications are still being processed nearly a year after the botched US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a senior administration official said Monday, adding that the process will now be entirely overseen by the State Department. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/9i6eB0b

India hits 2 billion Covid-19 vaccinations as infections hit four-month high

The Indian government's Covid-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion on Sunday, with booster doses underway for all adults, as daily infections hit a four-month high, official data showed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/jziWa3m

Europe battles wildfires in intense heat

Authorities across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring temperatures that scientists say are consistent with climate change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JwiOqKp

It's official, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are married

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially tied the knot, a source close to Lopez tells CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/f98wcu5

Zelensky fires top officials over staffers' 'collaboration' with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed two important figures in his government, questioning their leadership qualities and accusing many of their subordinates of treason and collaborating with Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/xwNrjkD

The Open: Cameron Smith wins first major with incredible finish

A remarkable late surge from Cameron Smith saw the Australian win his first major in stunning fashion at the 150th Open Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BaMJrzP

Ukrainian army resists Russian advances in key region in bloody battle for control

The Ukrainian military rebuffed Russian advances in Donetsk over the weekend, as the bloody battle for control in the eastern Donbas region grinds on. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bp0Wn5h

Jill Biden opens up about President Joe Biden's hindered progress

First lady Jill Biden on Saturday voiced frustration about the stalled progress of President Joe Biden's tenure in the White House during a private Democratic National Committee fundraiser. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6v8xru2

A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week

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The Open: McIlroy and Hovland set up for dramatic Sunday final round

The Open Championship is teed up for a mouthwatering final showdown after a pulsating battle between Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland at St. Andrews, Scotland on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/TKCJlPD

Mexico detains drug lord wanted by US as 14 killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash

A notorious drug lord on the FBI's 10 most wanted list has been detained by the Mexican Navy, a Navy source told CNN on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/W2lHQvE

Russians have visited Iran at least twice in last month to examine weapons-capable drones

A Russian delegation has visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in the last month to examine weapons-capable drones, according to national security adviser Jake Sullivan and satellite imagery obtained exclusively by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0NJbVQE

5 takeaways from Biden's first presidential trip to the Middle East

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Sri Lanka crisis: How do you fix a broken country?

For years it had been one of Sri Lanka's grandest and most heavily guarded buildings, serving as the official residence and state office of the President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/neyEtd0

Ivana Trump's death ruled accidental by medical examiner

Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died of "blunt impact injuries" to the torso, New York City's medical examiner said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/tqKMg8m

A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week

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Migrants from multiple countries overwhelm US-Mexico border, adding to Biden administration's challenges

In the early morning hours, under beaming lights, groups of migrants turn the corner of the border wall, anxiously trying to reach US Border Patrol agents. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/T9EUtw4

A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week

Two years ago, forecasters in the UK conducted an interesting thought experiment: What will our forecasts look like in 2050? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5apyGb3

SpaceX rockets to fly Russian cosmonauts with new NASA deal

American and Russian astronauts will once share space aboard the same spacecraft after NASA and its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, reached a ride-sharing agreement Friday following months of back-and-forth discussions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/t9TeOQI

Secret Service erased text messages from January 5 and 6, 2021 -- after oversight officials asked for them, watchdog says

The US Secret Service erased text messages from January 5 and 6, 2021, shortly after they were requested by oversight officials investigating the agency's response to the US Capitol riot, according to a letter given to the House select committee investigating the insurrection and obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/z4KkeJm

European cities set all-time temperature records amid unrelenting heat wave

New records have been set as temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) across much of Spain and Portugal Wednesday amid a persistent heat wave across western Europe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/UKvaeP6

Pepsi is making big money on smaller portions

The biggest trend in snacking is something small: Chip bags and sodas are going mini. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ekbUVMY

Tokyo court orders ex-Tepco execs to pay $95 bln damages over Fukushima disaster

The Tokyo district court on Wednesday ordered four former executives of Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) to pay 13 trillion yen ($95 billion) in damages to the operator of the wrecked Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, the plaintiff's lawyers said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qyrIlCL

Average rent in Manhattan jumps to a record $5,000 a month

Rent continued to skyrocket to new record highs in Manhattan last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/M5Wvzas

French resorts grapple with big crowds, staff shortages

With tourists flocking to France for summer vacations, CNN's Jim Bittermann finds some iconic destinations looking very different after the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MKjtEWN

Eurostar CEO: 'Very quick' ramp-up in travel demand

As the travel industry struggles to attract workers for the summer rush, Eurostar CEO Jacques Damas says a "family" atmosphere is the key to keeping hold of staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xE5XDfk

LA District Attorney says Roman Polanski case transcripts should be unsealed

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Tuesday that he will no longer object to unsealing transcripts related to director Roman Polanski's decades-old sexual assault case. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Rw5sFXi

A Mexican network is smuggling abortion drugs to American women

One day late last month, as new abortion restrictions began taking shape in US states, three Mexican women quietly crossed into the country at different points along the border, dozens of abortion-inducing pills hidden in their belongings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/V14KlrF

Turpin children "failed" by Southern California social services, report says

The social services system "failed" and further harmed 13 children who were rescued in 2018 after being starved and tortured by their parents for years in Southern California, according to an independent report presented Tuesday to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/AT54yY8

A terrifying glimpse of what could await America after the 2024 election

As the January 6 House select committee conducted its most dramatic hearing yet on Tuesday, the nation witnessed a tragic accounting of how then-President Donald Trump propelled his followers toward the lethal mob attack on the Capitol. Today, little doubt should be attached to the notion that he knew his cause was false as he tried to defy the standard of democracy -- the voters' will -- so that he could remain the most powerful person in the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/PirlBbN

Google becomes the latest tech giant to slow hiring

Google plans to slow its pace of hiring for the remainder of the year in the latest sign of tech companies rethinking staffing amid a market downturn that has hit Silicon Valley particularly hard. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/BUYthpm

How a Chinese metal tycoon imploded the nickel market — and walked away with billions

Most investors don't lose an $11 billion bet and walk away unscathed, but a Chinese metal tycoon known as "Big Shot" has done exactly that. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/6rVIUwd

Iran has arrested three filmmakers in less than a week

Acclaimed director Jafar Panahi has become the third Iranian filmmaker to be arrested in the country in less than a week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pEZoOhJ

Genetically modified pig heart transplanted into deceased recipient, researchers say

A surgical team transplanted a heart from a genetically modified pig into a deceased human as part of a research study, researchers with NYU Langone Health announced Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/yazS3Tl

Reporter describes unreleased 77-minute surveillance video of Uvalde attack

Investigative reporter Tony Plohetski sits down with CNN's Kate Bolduan and describes what he saw in the 77-minutes of unreleased surveillance video of the scene at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, when a gunman entered the school and killed 19 students and two teachers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/M3qyUJz

Man who said he was 'almost a school shooter' reveals what stopped him

Aaron Stark, who penned a letter titled "I was almost a school shooter," joins CNN's Pamela Brown to react to some of the recent mass shootings in the US, and discusses the mindset behind mass shootings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/M1uFGKI

Faroe Islands sets quota of 500 dolphins to be killed in controversial annual whale hunt

The government of the Faroe Islands has set a catch limit of 500 dolphins for the territory's annual whale hunt this year. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/V6ofhFs

Biden to release first image from Webb Telescope

It's the first glimpse of how the James Webb Space Telescope will change the way people see the universe. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2qokRKQ

White House says Iran is preparing to supply Russia with weapons-capable drones

National security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday that the United States has information indicating that Iran is preparing to supply Russia with drones -- including weapons-capable drones -- and begin training Russian forces on how to operate them as early as later this month from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/p3mLB6g

Fatal shooting at a party in Brazil highlights soaring political tensions

It should have been a happy occasion as Marcelo Arruda, a member of Brazil's left-wing Worker's Party, celebrated his 50th birthday with a politically-themed party over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/HZkfxu8

Fatal shooting at a party in Brazil highlights soaring political tensions

It should have been a happy occasion as Marcelo Arruda, a member of Brazil's left-wing Worker's Party, celebrated his 50th birthday with a politically-themed party over the weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/HZkfxu8

Women say they were drugged at summer gathering of Germany's ruling party

Nine women have reported they were drugged by an unknown substance after attending the annual summer party of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) -- whose Chancellor Olaf Scholz is a member -- last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/chq8Qv3

Harris addresses criticism over Democrats' failure to codify Roe v. Wade

Vice President Kamala Harris responded to criticism over elected Democrats' failure to codify Roe v. Wade during an interview with CBS. Rachel O'Leary Carmona, executive director of the Women's March, shares her reaction. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/SFMg8Ny

At least 15 dead in a mass shooting at a bar in Soweto, South Africa

At least 15 people have died after a shooting at a bar in the South African township of Soweto on Sunday, according to the country's public broadcaster SABC. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/un8iWR7

North Korea is making a fortune with high-tech crypto thefts

Devin, the founder of a cryptocurrency startup based in San Francisco, woke up one day in February to the most bizarre phone call of his life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cM0kbY8

Two generals share differing views on state of war in Ukraine

As Russia's push into the Donetsk region continues, more than 40 towns in Donbas have come under attack. CNN's Jim Sciutto discusses with General Wesley Clark and Lt. General Mark Hertling, who have differing views on the state of Putin's war in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bxi4yh6

Charles Leclerc outduels Max Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix, thrusts himself back into championship race

Charles Leclerc outdueled Max Verstappen to win the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday and thrust himself back into the Formula One driver's championship race. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/FR4w0Yd

US concerned at China's 'alignment' with Russia, Blinken says

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he had discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and raised concerns over Beijing's alignment with Moscow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lzgapEk

US concerned at China's 'alignment' with Russia, Blinken says

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday he had discussed Russian aggression in Ukraine during more than five hours of talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and raised concerns over Beijing's alignment with Moscow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/lzgapEk

Highland Park gunman's family was in turmoil for years leading up to parade shooting

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Mass turmoil, protests in Sri Lanka. President and PM say they'll resign

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An hour away from Highland Park, Chicago's South and West sides grieved an even higher death toll

Angela Gregg's 4-year-old son, Mychal Moultry Jr., known to loved ones as MJ, was killed by a stray bullet while getting his hair braided last year during Labor Day weekend in Chicago's South Side neighborhood Woodlawn. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/XiyArb6

Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women's singles title, her first grand slam and first for Kazakhstan

Elena Rybakina won the women's singles final Wimbledon on Saturday, claiming her first grand slam title and the first for Kazakhstan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pzRJd5V

In Kyiv, Boris Johnson's resignation was met with despair

When Boris Johnson finally announced he would step down as UK Prime Minister on Thursday, after desperately trying to cling onto power despite a historic government rebellion, his decision sparked a sense of relief across Westminster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1gIFZXn

5,000 pounds of meth seized in San Diego County after truck is followed after crossing border, officials say

More than 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine were seized this week after authorities in San Diego County tracked and intercepted a truck that crossed the US border from Mexico, officials said Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/sc1ajSH

Filmmaker faces death threats over controversial Hindu goddess poster

A Toronto-based filmmaker says she has received a deluge of death threats and abuse from Hindu nationalists in India after she depicted the goddess Kali smoking a cigarette. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/PcqVQZB

Former Trump WH attorney says Trump should be worried about Cipollone's testimony

Hear why former Trump White House attorney James Schultz says Pat Cipollone's testimony to the Jan. 6 committee should be worrisome to the former President. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/AvmrjN9

'When the bombing starts, I don't know where to hide': Ukrainian living on the frontlines

More than forty towns and villages in the Donbas region have come under attack in the last 24 hours, as the Russians push into the Donetsk region. CNN's Alex Marquardt is in Kharkiv to see how the most vulnerable live on the front line of the Russian invasion as Ukrainian forces prepare to push back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LYR4ztk

Elon Musk tells Twitter he wants out of his deal to buy it

Elon Musk wants to terminate his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter — the latest in a whirlwind process in which he became the company's biggest shareholder, turned down a board seat, agreed to buy the social media platform and then started raising doubts about going through with the deal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qkwEJ3L

Mother drowns her 3 children in a murder-suicide following husband's suicide, sheriff's office says

A mother and her three children whose bodies were found in a Minnesota lake over the weekend died in a murder-suicide, sheriff's investigators said Thursday -- and their deaths apparently followed the suicide of the children's father. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/kVY7GNz

GameStop shares are about to get much cheaper

GameStop shares will soon lose three quarters of their value. But don't worry: It's good news for stockholders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ucdlxSW

American Airlines is tripling pilots' pay after a scheduling glitch left thousands of flights without pilots

American Airlines has agreed to pay its pilots triple their normal rate after a computer scheduling glitch left thousands of flights with understaffed cockpits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/bnJMqgZ

Kim Kardashian walks runway for Balenciaga

While the world is seemingly one big runway for Kim Kardashian, on Wednesday she stepped onto an actual catwalk at Balenciaga's latest show during Paris Haute Couture Week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rHbimOI

This photo of a kiss is a modern allegory for queer Black love

As D'Angelo Lovell Williams posed for a kiss with a former partner, Glenn, in front of the camera, their faces each obscured by the black silk cloth of a backwards durag, the photographer had a famous painting in mind. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nVloD4G

Six injured as controversial bull run returns to Spain's Pamplona

Half a dozen people, including a 30-year-old man from the US city of Atlanta, were taken to hospital after the first running of the bulls in three years kicked off in Spain's Pamplona. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rEMmcgj

A tip from a 'hero citizen' thwarted a mass shooting planned for July 4 celebration in Richmond, Virginia, police say

One phone call saved countless lives and prevented a potential mass shooting during July 4 celebrations in Richmond, Virginia, the police chief and mayor said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/8z07nC5

Women's Euro 2022: Host England gets campaign underway with hard-fought victory over Austria

It was nervy, it was a grind and, at times, it wasn't pretty, but England got the job done against Austria in the opening match of Euro 2022. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/ZlfWS2a

Residents in Donetsk urged to evacuate as fighting in eastern Ukraine rages

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North Korean government hackers hit health services with ransomware, US agencies warn

North Korean government-backed hackers have in the last year targeted multiple health organizations with ransomware, in some cases disrupting health services for "prolonged periods," the FBI and other US agencies warned on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/VOUERur

European Parliament says natural gas projects can be considered 'green' for investments

European Union lawmakers voted Wednesday in favor of calling natural gas and nuclear power "green" or "sustainable" sources of energy, backing a proposal from European Commission, the EU's executive arm, that has spurred criticism from scientists and environmental advocates. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ajLgdC5

Suspect confesses to killing Malta journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

The man accused of detonating a car bomb that killed a prominent Maltese journalist has confessed to the crime in an interview with a Reuters reporter and says he will soon implicate others in plotting to assassinate her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/aeopsuU

Suspect confesses to killing Malta journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

The man accused of detonating a car bomb that killed a prominent Maltese journalist has confessed to the crime in an interview with a Reuters reporter and says he will soon implicate others in plotting to assassinate her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/aeopsuU

Huge blow for Boris Johnson as two senior UK government ministers resign

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Justice Department sues Arizona over new election law requiring proof of citizenship

The Justice Department sued the state of Arizona Tuesday to block a law that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in the state. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Rz6HSYL

Endangered Species Act restored by US federal judge after Trump-era weakening

A federal judge in California has overturned a 2019 Trump administration move to gut the landmark Endangered Species Act, vacating that administration's changes and restoring protections for hundreds of species. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/2EphjqU

See Russian artillery fall near CNN reporter in eastern Ukraine town

CNN's Phil Black visits Siversk, Ukraine, a small town bordering the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, where residents are gathering supplies and remaining in their homes despite the war edging closer. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/SkZ6FV5

Amanpour presses Hungarian FM on Ukraine, Russia and refugees

Christiane Amanpour speaks with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Hungary's controversial response towards Russian aggression in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/IiLoR4w

Chile's Constitutional Assembly presents proposal for new constitution to Chilean president

Chile's Constitutional Assembly presented President Gabriel Boric with a historic proposal for a new constitution for the South American country on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/5Oai297

US says Israeli military gunfire ​'likely responsible​' for Shireen Abu Akleh's death but examination of bullet inconclusive

The United States has determined that gunfire from the Israeli military was "likely responsible" for the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent and Palestinian-American Shireen Abu Akleh in May, although an examination overseen by the US of the bullet "could not reach a definitive conclusion" on its origin due to the condition of the bullet, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dfLAGJN

Chile's Constitutional Assembly presents proposal for new constitution to Chilean president

Chile's Constitutional Assembly presented President Gabriel Boric with a historic proposal for a new constitution for the South American country on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/5Oai297

Trump-backed secretary of state nominee makes shocking abortion remark

CNN's KFile discovered troubling comments Michigan's Trump-backed secretary of state nominee Kristina Karamo made about abortions, comparing them to "child sacrifice" in her podcast. CNN reached out to her campaign to get a response and has not heard back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/GRQ6MSW

Brazil sees record Amazon deforestation in first half of 2022

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has been deforested by a record amount in the first half of 2022, according to the country's Space Research Institute (INPE). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/UiNtDql

Brazil sees record Amazon deforestation in first half of 2022

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has been deforested by a record amount in the first half of 2022, according to the country's Space Research Institute (INPE). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - Regions - Americas https://ift.tt/UiNtDql

Brazil sees record Amazon deforestation in first half of 2022

Brazil's Amazon rainforest has been deforested by a record amount in the first half of 2022, according to the country's Space Research Institute (INPE). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/UiNtDql

In pictures: Deadly shooting at mall in Copenhagen

A shooting at a mall in Copenhagen has left several people dead and at least three hospitalized, local authorities said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NmXCpY7

Several people killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, police say

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Deep in a Ukrainian forest, this group of volunteers waits as Russia creeps closer

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Several people killed in Copenhagen mall shooting, police say

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Carlos Sainz secures first F1 victory in British GP as Zhou Guanyu survives dramatic crash

Carlos Sainz secured his first victory in F1 during a dramatic British Grand Prix on Sunday where Alfa Romeo's Zhou Guanyu survived a huge crash on the first lap. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WRHDUuX

6 dead and at least a dozen still missing after ice avalanche in Italian Alps

At least six people were killed and another eight injured following an avalanche of ice in the Italian Alps, CNN affiliate Skytg24 said Sunday, citing first responders. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/N7BuGWI

North Korea says US seeking an excuse for an Asian NATO with South Korea and Japan

North Korea has criticized an agreement between the United States, South Korea and Japan to strengthen military cooperation -- claiming it is part of a US plan to create a military alliance like NATO in the region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/OQdF4cu

This Ukrainian footballer's parents fled Bucha. Now he's sending ambulances for those who remain

Ukrainian professional footballer Aleks Shliakotin begged his parents to flee the country after Russian bombs went off a kilometer from their Kyiv home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/qXb2Emw

Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The Palestinian Authority will allow US investigators to examine the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, PA Attorney General Akram Al Khatib announced Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/M4n5qQG

Opinion: How Russia is feeding another dictatorship thousands of miles away

I am thinking of a man who sang of freedom. His name is Zeyar Thaw. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zngkhjc

Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian break silence about hospitalization

Newlyweds Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian are reflecting on "a scary and emotional week." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/fisp3US

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek's winning streak ends in defeat by France's Alizé Cornet at Wimbledon

Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, ranked world No. 1 by the Women's Tennis Association, was defeated by France's Alizé Cornet at Wimbledon Saturday, ending her 37-match winning streak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/LVRe85N

Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The Palestinian Authority will allow US investigators to examine the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, PA Attorney General Akram Al Khatib announced Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/M4n5qQG

Taiwan accepts same-sex marriage, so why not adoption?

Wang Chen-wei and Chen Jun-ru are unique among parents in Taiwan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zv9jIo7

New US bank operates 100% in Spanish

Seis is a new bank built 100% in Spanish that aims to make banking easier for Spanish speakers and more accessible for immigrants who don't have a social security number. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/YH9g28n

CNN anchors react to Ted Cruz's fight with a Muppet

CNN anchors Victor Blackwell and Alisyn Camerota discuss Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz's latest fight with a Muppet. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/Bif5pGK

2 more British citizens charged as 'mercenaries' in Russian-backed separatist region of Ukraine

Pro-Russian investigators in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on Friday said they have charged another two British citizens with being "mercenaries," according to the Donetsk News Agency. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0zhg3Mt

From British to Chinese rule: Hong Kong, in photos

In 1984, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher sat at a long table with Chinese Premier Zhao Ziyang in Beijing. They signed large red-bound documents with black fountain pens and shook hands. The crowd behind them applauded. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pHmNFVS

SpaceX gets approval to bring Starlink internet to airplanes, RVs

SpaceX's satellite-based internet business, Starlink, now has approval from the US government to expand its service to planes, ships, automobiles, RVs and other mobile vehicles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - App International Edition https://ift.tt/nDtvzLX