Russia strikes kill three in central Kyiv at critical moment in Ukraine conflict
By Maria Kostenko, Catherine Nicholls and Manveena Suri, CNN (CNN) — Three people were killed and three others were injured in an attack on the…
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Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing rare halt to months of fighting
By Lauren Izso, Mick Krever, Kareem El Damanhoury, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release…
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — While Russian ally Bashar al-Assad was being toppled by rebels in Syria, another friend of Moscow, President…
Continue ReadingTrump holds ‘very good’ phone call with China’s President Xi
By Christian Edwards, Shawn Deng and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump said he held a “very good” phone call with China’s President…
Continue ReadingAuthorities vow action after cars torched, home vandalized in latest antisemitic attack in Australia
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN Brisbane, Australia (CNN) — Four vehicles and the former home of a Jewish community leader were defaced in Sydney early…
Continue ReadingThe family home next to Auschwitz is opening its doors to the world
By Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Oświęcim, Poland (CNN) — With its manicured garden and spacious interior, the three-story villa was once described…
Continue ReadingRussia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
By Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally…
Continue ReadingThere’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?
By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — Cuban officials on Thursday freed a prominent opposition activist, a last-minute diplomatic change…
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Continue ReadingHow the ‘Trump factor’ now looms over international affairs
By Matthew Chance, CNN Chief Global Affairs Correspondent (CNN) — From Gaza to Greenland, the disruptive force of President-elect Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingPope Francis injures arm after falling at the Vatican
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis has fallen over and injured his right arm but did not suffer any broken bones, the Vatican says.…
Continue ReadingWoman allegedly poisoned baby and posted videos online for donations, police say
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A woman in Australia has been charged with poisoning a child and allegedly posting videos of the infant suffering…
Continue ReadingEven world leaders receive scam calls. Just ask Thailand’s prime minister
By Jay Ganglani and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — We are all vulnerable to the rapid spread of phone scams – including, it…
Continue ReadingIndia achieves first space docking, becoming fourth country to achieve major milestone
By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — India on Thursday became the fourth country to successfully achieve an unmanned docking in space, a feat seen as…
Continue ReadingSouth Africa criticized for ‘horrific’ mining crackdown after 78 bodies pulled from underground
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — South Africa’s government is facing criticism for its clampdown on illegal mining that cut off food and water…
Continue ReadingA small minority of Israeli hostage families don’t want a Gaza deal. Here’s why
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Mike Schwartz, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a possible ceasefire-hostage agreement, a…
Continue ReadingUkraine and Russia launch major strikes on each other with Trump’s inauguration days away
By Kostyantyn Hak and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine and Russia have been exchanging major drone and missile strikes, with each seeking to…
Continue ReadingAlbanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
By Eric Cheung and Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed one…
Continue ReadingA Chinese actor was abducted from Thailand. His swift return has sparked hopes – and fears – back home
By Nectar Gan, Joyce Jiang and Kocha Olarn, CNN Hong Kong/Bangkok (CNN) — For three days, Wang Xing lived in fear. His head had been shaved. He…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean president arrested by anti-corruption investigators after weekslong showdown
By Gawon Bae, Yoonjung Seo, Simone McCarthy, Lex Harvey and Max Saltman, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol…
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