By Melanie Zanona and Alex Rogers, CNN House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is hoping to pass a crucial test on Tuesday in his campaign to become House speaker despite an underwhelming midterm election performance that launched a search among conservatives for a challenger. A week after Election Day, CNN has still not yet projected whether
Continue ReadingBy KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer MUNICH (AP) — The NFL wants to keep its European tour going now that Germany has joined Britain in hosting games. Spain and France are atop the league’s wish list as it continues to look internationally for revenue growth. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-16 on
Continue ReadingColin McCullough, CNN US Naval Forces intercepted a “large quantity” of explosive material in the Gulf of Oman heading to Yemen from Iran last week, according to a statement from US Naval Forces Central Command. “On November 8, US 5th Fleet intercepted a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman smuggling lethal aid, including a
Continue ReadingBy NINIEK KARMINI and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he raised with Chinese President Xi Jinping concerns about trade “blockages” but did not walk away from their first face-to-face talks with any promises that the $13 billion barriers to Australian exports would be lifted. The
Continue ReadingBy NINIEK KARMINI and SIBI ARASU Associated Press NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has signed deals with international lenders and major economies that will bring billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy. The $20 billion agreement was announced on the sidelines of the Group of 20
Continue ReadingBy Chris Dwyer, CNN Dubai is known around the world as a center for fabulous indulgence and ambitious innovation and its restaurant scene is no different. A seemingly incessant wave of new openings has confirmed its place as one of the planet’s finest places to dine out. Whether you’re looking for a hip fast food
Continue ReadingADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross says a convoy of trucks carrying medicine arrived in Tigray’s regional capital Mekele on Tuesday, the first aid delivery by the organization to the region since August. “It is an enormous relief for us to deliver this cargo,” said Nicolas Von Arx, the
Continue ReadingHadani Ditmars The discovery of a rare gold coin on the south coast of Newfoundland, Canada, may challenge traditional historical narratives about the timing of European contact in the region, as it predates explorer John Cabot’s arrival on the island by at least 70 years. In a press release last week, the Government of Newfoundland
Continue ReadingBy Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — one of the GOP’s top targets in the Biden administration — will face lawmakers on Tuesday in the first of a series of hearings this week as Republicans prepare to escalate their attacks against him. While control of the House remains undecided, Republican lawmakers have
Continue ReadingBy Gabby Orr and Steve Contorno, CNN Should Donald Trump announce his third presidential bid on Tuesday, as is widely expected, he will begin the next phase of his political career under siege. Seven years ago, the New York businessman entered the political fray on defense, working vigorously to cast himself as a serious contender
Continue ReadingBy JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — George Weah never got to play at the World Cup despite being one of soccer’s greats. He’s making sure he doesn’t miss his son’s opportunity. Weah is now the president of Liberia and is planning to be at the World Cup in Qatar to hopefully watch
Continue ReadingBy Ben Church, CNN No one seems safe from Cristiano Ronaldo’s wrath at the moment. The superstar has been on a war-path against his current club and is clearly uninspired by Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family. In an explosive interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV, Ronaldo says the owners “don’t care about the club.”
Continue ReadingCNN By George Ramsay, CNN Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Manchester United with immediate effect, the English Premier League club announced on Tuesday. In a brief statement, United said the decision, which comes a week after Ronaldo gave an explosive TV interview about his frustrations at the club, was made by mutual agreement. “The club thanks
Continue ReadingBy JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian authorities reported waves of Russian airstrikes across the country Tuesday, from east to west, including attacks in Kyiv that struck residential buildings and, elsewhere, attacks on energy facilities that knocked out power. The barrage of strikes came as air raid alerts were issued across Ukraine.
Continue ReadingWARSAW, Poland (AP) — In earlier versions of a story published November 15, 2022, The Associated Press reported erroneously, based on information from a senior American intelligence official who spoke on condition of anonymity, that Russian missiles had crossed into Poland and killed two people. Subsequent reporting showed that the missiles were Russian-made and most
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN When it comes to which milk is better for the planet — dairy or plant-based — environmentalists will say there’s no dispute: Milk made from plants wins every time. Advances in top dairy-producing countries such as China, Italy, New Zealand and the United States have dramatically increased modern milk output per
Continue ReadingBy NINIEK KARMINI and SIBI ARASU Associated Press NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has signed deals with international lenders and major economies that will bring billions of dollars in funding to help the country increase its use of renewable energy. The $20 billion agreement was announced on the sidelines of the Group of 20
Continue ReadingBy George Ramsay, CNN The two goals are perhaps as famous as each other — the first fabled for its audacity and guile, the second for its brilliant, breathtaking skill. Just four minutes separate Diego Maradona’s two memorable contributions at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca 36 years ago, and together they typify Argentina’s flawed genius and
Continue ReadingBy Michelle Toh, CNN Business Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao is once again in the global spotlight, this time as the self-appointed white knight of crypto as the industry is embroiled in crisis. The Canadian billionaire has made headlines this week for offering to come to the aid of entrepreneurs who are facing a
Continue ReadingPOOL, GETTY, FTX, CNN By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao is once again in the global spotlight, this time as the self-appointed white knight of crypto as the industry is embroiled in crisis. The Canadian billionaire has made headlines this week for offering to come to the aid of entrepreneurs
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