Taiwan loses diplomatic ally to China days after presidential election
By Nectar Gan, Eric Cheung and Wayne Chang, CNN Hong Kong/Taipei (CNN) — Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally to China just days after its…
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Buildings burn as lava from Icelandic volcano eruption flows into evacuated fishing town
By Shirin Zia Faqiri, Michael Rios, Heather Chen and Benjamin Brown, CNN (CNN) — A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland, sending molten lava into a…
Continue ReadingProtests sweep Germany as far-right spots an opening
By Nadine Schmidt, Claudia Otto and Sophie Tanno, CNN Berlin, Germany (CNN) — Berlin has nearly been brought to a standstill as thousands of…
Continue ReadingPope Francis considers first trip home as pontiff to ‘suffering’ Argentina
By Christopher Lamb and Kathleen Magramo, CNN (CNN) — Pope Francis on Sunday said he hopes to make his first trip to his homeland of…
Continue ReadingA Holocaust memorial in Philadelphia was defaced with a swastika image
By Danny Freeman, CNN (CNN) — A public memorial in Philadelphia dedicated to educating visitors about the atrocities of the Holocaust was…
Continue ReadingWoman fatally poisoned boyfriend’s 1-year-old daughter with acetone, Pennsylvania attorney general says
By Zenebou Sylla, CNN (CNN) — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested and charged in the abuse and death of her boyfriend’s 1-year-old daughter…
Continue ReadingIranian journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini’s death released from prison on bail
By Artemis Moshtaghian, Adam Pourahmadi and Hande Atay Alam, CNN (CNN) — Two journalists imprisoned in Iran following their coverage of the…
Continue ReadingGilgo Beach killings suspect is expected to be charged with a fourth killing, source says
By Brynn Gingras and Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — Serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann is expected to be charged with a fourth killing in…
Continue ReadingThe moon has entered a new epoch, scientists say
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — For thousands of years, the moon inspired humans from afar, but the bright beacon in Earth’s night sky —…
Continue ReadingIowa principal who was hailed a hero in Perry High School shooting dies of injuries
By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — An Iowa principal who acted heroically to save students during a mass shooting at Perry High School earlier this…
Continue Reading2 people killed and 4 injured in shooting at suspected speakeasy in Philadelphia
By Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — Two people were killed and four others injured in a shooting early Sunday at a suspected speakeasy in…
Continue ReadingHow clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King’s legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — More than 60 years have passed since Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream…
Continue ReadingIndonesian volcano erupts for second time in just over a month
By Lucas Lilieholm, Chloe Liu and Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — Indonesia’s Marapi volcano has erupted for the second time in weeks, the…
Continue ReadingRawgabbit and Curglaff made it to Wayne State University’s 2024 Word Warriors list
By Kara Nelson, CNN (CNN) — Just when you thought the thunderplump was going to stop you from making it to the weekly kaffeeklatsch, the gray…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: Taiwan election, government funding, US strikes Houthis, Buffalo gunman, Denmark’s new king
By Andrew Torgan and Daniel Wine, CNN (CNN) — A large portion of the US is in the grip of an icy blast of winter weather, so anyone heading…
Continue ReadingHigh-profile political figures are the targets in the latest wave of ‘swatting’ incidents. Why the trend is so alarming
By Josh Campbell and Kat Jaeger, CNN (CNN) — The emergency police dispatch went out just before 10 p.m.: Gunfire reported at the Washington,…
Continue ReadingEurope wants to Trump-proof in case of a second term. But that is not an easy task
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Former US President Donald Trump briefly returned as a central character in European politics earlier this week.…
Continue ReadingDenmark’s King Frederik X takes the throne after abdication of Queen
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Radina Gigova and Hafsa Khalil, CNN (CNN) — Denmark’s King Frederik X has taken the throne after the abdication of…
Continue Reading‘Nothing is moving:’ Families’ anger grows in Israel as hostages mark 100 days in Hamas captivity
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — For the families of those seized by Hamas, Sunday marks a grueling milestone. The hostages have been held for…
Continue ReadingAll prison staff held hostage by inmates in Ecuador now free, officials say
By Heather Chen and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — All prison guards and administrative employees held hostage by inmates at correctional facilities…
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