Remains found in search for 12-year-old following reported crocodile attack in Australia
By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Australian police believe they have found the remains of a 12-year-old child reportedly attacked by a crocodile…
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The hidden ‘eagle’s nest’ city that Alexander the Great couldn’t conquer
By Barry Neild, CNN Termessos, Turkey (CNN) — Alexander the Great tried to conquer Termessos but failed. Today, the incredible deserted ruins…
Continue ReadingUkraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to seizing strategically important town
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military says it has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a…
Continue ReadingPhilippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed sea
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military chief says his forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force”…
Continue ReadingThe suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia’s prime minister now faces terror charges
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s prosecutor general says the suspect in the attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico…
Continue ReadingIsrael approves largest West Bank land seizure in three decades, rights group says
By Lucas Lilieholm, Hande Atay Alam and Tamar Michaelis, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s government has approved a large land seizure in the occupied…
Continue Reading‘MaXXXine’ gives Mia Goth’s wannabe star the sendoff that she deserves
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — In keeping with the current cinematic age, even a slasher/porn-centric franchise gets a “universe” these…
Continue ReadingTransgender, nonbinary 1,500 runner Nikki Hiltz shines on and off track, earns spot at Paris Games
AP Sports Writers EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — While Nikki Hiltz took a victory lap to celebrate a long-awaited trip to the Olympics, some fans reached out…
Continue Reading‘I didn’t feel fully confident in myself’: Naomi Osaka knocked out of Wimbledon by American Emma Navarro
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Naomi Osaka was beaten in less than an hour by American Emma Navarro in the Wimbledon second round, losing 6-4 6-1…
Continue ReadingChina’s BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company’s…
Continue ReadingIsrael approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has approved plans to build nearly 5,300 new homes in settlements in the occupied West…
Continue ReadingFrance’s government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Several candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail in the final stretch before a high-stakes…
Continue ReadingTarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director
Associated Press Tarmo Peltokoski has been hired to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. The philharmonic says…
Continue ReadingHezbollah fires over 200 rockets into Israel after killing of senior commander
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese Hezbollah group says it’s launched over 200 rockets at several military bases in Israel in…
Continue ReadingElection anxiety curbs Olympic enthusiasm among Parisians ahead of the Summer Games
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Just three weeks before the Olympics, the excitement that was building up in the host city is now mingled with…
Continue ReadingJessica Campbell becomes first full-time female assistant coach in NHL history as she joins the Seattle Kraken staff
By Sam Joseph, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Campbell blazed a trail on Wednesday when she was announced by the Seattle Kraken as the first full-time…
Continue ReadingI’m a July 4 baby and always loved fireworks. An unexpected conversation changed my perspective
Essay by Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN (CNN) — My pregnant mom was certain she knew how things would go that night. It was late afternoon, but she…
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Heat waves are getting longer and more brutal. Here’s why your AC can’t save you anymore
By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — When Hurricane Ida battered Louisiana with catastrophic flooding and powerful winds in August 2021, more than 1…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court gave presidents immunity. Legal experts say it won’t extend to staffers
By John Fritze, Katelyn Polantz and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court made clear that its bombshell decision granting broad…
Continue ReadingA cave drawing of human figures and a pig is the world’s oldest known narrative art
By Katie Hunt and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Up a rocky cliff face, through a narrow opening, and at the end of a snaking passage lies a painting…
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