By Billy Stockwell, Joseph Ataman and Daniel Olivares Gallego Authorities in France over the weekend warned tourists not to travel to the country’s wildfire-hit southwest but sought to reassure visitors that other regions remain unaffected by the flames. Sophie Brocas, prefect of the badly affected French region of Gironde, said on Sunday, “I urge tourists
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This article was originally published by CNN. (CNN) — Oil prices plummeted and stocks surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, spurring hopes that more oil tankers would soon be able to transit the key Strait of Hormuz. WTI, the US crude benchmark, tumbled 18% to $92 a barrel —
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This article was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. CNN — US President Donald Trump issued a stark threat to Iran, saying that “a whole civilization will die tonight” as his imposed 8 p.m. ET deadline nears for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and make a deal to end the war. If
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This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — The White House is seeking roughly $1.5 trillion for defense as part of a fiscal 2027 budget request – a proposal that would boost military spending to its highest point in modern history as the Trump administration wages its war with Iran. The
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This article was originally published by CNN. (CNN) — Even as regional leaders scramble to find diplomatic off-ramps to the war, the main players — Israel, the United States and Iran — are doubling down on their positions. In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump threatened to “completely obliterate” all of Iran’s energy sources if
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This story was originally published by CNN. London/New York (CNN) — An explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas is sending gas and diesel futures sharply higher in Tuesday trading, adding to the upward pressure on both caused by the war in Iran. The explosion occurred Monday and was still burning Tuesday morning. Wholesale
Continue Reading This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, are holding a briefing at the Pentagon on Iran conflict developments. Here’s the latest: • On the ground: A mourning ceremony for Iran’s slain supreme leader has been
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This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said the US war against Iran would not consist of a “single, overnight operation” and added that more US casualties should be expected. “This is not a single,
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ / CNN) — Oregon’s elected officials are voicing alarm and condemnation after the Trump Administration confirmed the United States joined Israel in launching coordinated missile strikes on Iran — an operation that U.S. officials say was designed to cripple Iran’s nuclear program and bring down the regime in Tehran. Iran has retaliated with a
Continue Reading(CNN) — President Donald Trump said early Tuesday he’s seeking “a real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran, arguing that outcome would be preferable to a ceasefire while also suggesting his patience for negotiations is wearing thin. The comments, made to reporters as he returned to Washington after abruptly cutting short his time at the Group of
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1946 Birth place: Mahabad, Kurdistan, Iran Birth name: Massoud Barzani Father: General Mustafa Barzani, was chief of the military of the Kurdish Republic of Mahabad Mother: Hamayil
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania on August 7, 1998, which killed 224 people. Terrorist group al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the bombings. Facts The bombings took place eight years to the day after US troops were ordered to Saudi Arabia in the
Continue ReadingBy Mick Krever and Kareem Khadder, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Thursday joined a group of Jewish Israelis in visiting what is known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif, or the Noble Sanctuary, drawing condemnation from Palestinian authorities and Israel’s neighbors. “This
Continue ReadingCNN By Radina Gigova, Anna Chernova, Sophie Tanno and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and African leaders began in St. Petersburg on Thursday, with a far lower turnout than previous years. Putin has been seeking to strengthen ties with African countries and offered to send free grain to
Continue ReadingBy Dalal Mawad, Sarah Dean and Sana Noor Haq, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s military has backed coup leaders who have claim to have seized power in the West African country, prompting warnings from the international community. The Nigerien army command said Thursday that it supported the apparent takeover of President Mohamed Bazoum’s government in hopes
Continue ReadingBy Ivana Kottasová, Oren Liebermann, Vasco Cotovio and Olga Voitovich, CNN (CNN) — After two months of painstakingly slow progress on the battlefield, Ukraine appears to be escalating its counteroffensive, ramping up the deployment of extra troops to the southern front and signaling a new phase of the operation, US and Russian officials said. Ukraine
Continue ReadingCNN By Ivana Kottasová, Oren Liebermann, Vasco Cotovio and Olga Voitovich, CNN (CNN) — After two months of painstakingly slow progress on the battlefield, Ukraine appears to be escalating its counteroffensive, ramping up the deployment of extra troops to the southern front and signaling a new phase of the operation, US and Russian officials said.
Continue ReadingBy Radina Gigova, Anna Chernova, Sophie Tanno and Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — A summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and African leaders began in St. Petersburg on Thursday, with a far lower turnout than previous years. Putin has been seeking to strengthen ties with African countries and offered to send free grain to the
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s some background information about the Berlin Wall, which enclosed West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, in an attempt to prevent East Germans from fleeing to the West. It became a symbol of East/West relations during the Cold War. The Wall The Berlin Wall began as a border of barbed
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Argentina’s national team and Paris Saint-Germain. Personal Birth date: June 24, 1987 Birth place: Rosario, Argentina Birth name: Lionel Andrés Messi Father: Jorge Messi, factory worker Mother: Celia Cuccittini de Messi Marriage: Antonela Roccuzzo
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