‘Pray for me… not against!’ Pope Francis tells star-studded cast of global comedians
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Israel denies hitting designated ‘safe zone’ following Palestinian news agency report
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By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Armenia will leave a Russia-led military alliance, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed Wednesday,…
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Continue ReadingFrom prison to the trenches: Inside Ukraine’s attempt to turn inmates into soldiers
By Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Central Ukraine (CNN) — Battalion commander Dmytro Kukharchuk speaks quietly but firmly. Holding his tattooed…
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By Osmary Hernández, Mauricio Torres, CNNE, and Michael Rios, CNN Buenos Aires (CNN) — Police in Argentina clashed Tuesday with…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Argentina’s national team…
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Tour de France. July 5-July 27, 2025 – The 112th Tour de France takes place. Tadej…
Continue ReadingDR Congo shipwreck kills more than 80 people
By Xiaofei Xu, CNN (CNN) — A shipwreck in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed more than 80 people, the Congolese…
Continue ReadingIsraeli hostage faced ‘punishments’ during eight months in Hamas captivity, family says
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