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Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators
Middle East
April 12, 2025
Israel’s political leaders steering ceasefire talks frustrate mediators
CNN — When discussions began over releasing Israeli hostages shortly after the October 7 attack by Hamas, the negotiators tasked…
Why Trump is scrambling for allies in his trade war with China
World
April 12, 2025
Why Trump is scrambling for allies in his trade war with China
CNN — Does America want its friends back? After three months of insulting, tariffing and even threatening to annex some…
Europe wants to ready its citizens for war. Will they listen?
World
April 12, 2025
Europe wants to ready its citizens for war. Will they listen?
CNN — Survival guides, stockpiling and mass evacuation drills. Europe is scrambling to prepare its citizens for the growing threat…
Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
Archaeology
April 10, 2025
Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox,…
This is the world’s best airport for 2025, according to Skytrax
Travel
April 10, 2025
This is the world’s best airport for 2025, according to Skytrax
CNN — Killing time in the airport is ordinarily such a drag that there’s a whole TikTok trend devoted to…
These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars
World
April 10, 2025
These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars
New York CNN — Silicon Valley leaders donated to President Donald Trump’s campaign or inaugural fund. They visited him at…
Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
World
April 10, 2025
Ukrainian intelligence has identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting for Russia, Zelensky says
CNN — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Ukrainian intelligence had identified 155 Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces,…
Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids
Middle East
April 10, 2025
Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids
CNN — Israeli forces raided six United Nations schools in East Jerusalem, ordering them to close within 30 days, according…
Trump announces 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs with exception of China
World
April 10, 2025
Trump announces 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs with exception of China
CNN — President Donald Trump announced a complete three-month pause on all the “reciprocal” tariffs that went into effect at…
New Zealand politicians sing as bill that sparked massive protests is ‘annihilated’
World
April 10, 2025
New Zealand politicians sing as bill that sparked massive protests is ‘annihilated’
CNN — New Zealand politicians broke out in song Thursday after striking down a right-wing-backed proposal that opponents feared would…
The US-China trade escalation has no end in sight. Here’s why Beijing’s not backing down
World
April 10, 2025
The US-China trade escalation has no end in sight. Here’s why Beijing’s not backing down
Hong Kong CNN — What was supposed to be a historic, era-defining trade war launched by US President Donald Trump…
‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs
World
April 9, 2025
‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs
New York CNN — Elon Musk took another jab at President Donald Trump’s senior trade adviser Peter Navarro Tuesday, calling…
Trump’s tariff onslaught against China launches a battle the US may not be able to win
World
April 9, 2025
Trump’s tariff onslaught against China launches a battle the US may not be able to win
CNN — President Donald Trump just ignited a direct showdown with the one nation that might be able to beat…
Netanyahu met Trump seeking wins on tariffs and Iran. He returns to Israel empty-handed
Middle East
April 9, 2025
Netanyahu met Trump seeking wins on tariffs and Iran. He returns to Israel empty-handed
CNN — If Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was looking for the easy political victories that once gushed from US…
iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US
Technology
April 9, 2025
iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US
CNN — US President Donald Trump has boasted “jobs and factories will come roaring back” as he unleashed unprecedented tariffs…
Syria swears in new transitional government months after Assad’s removal
Middle East
April 9, 2025
Syria swears in new transitional government months after Assad’s removal
Damascus, Syria AP — Syria’s new transitional government was sworn on Saturday, March 29 nearly four months after the Assad…
Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers
World
April 9, 2025
Trump embraces ‘tailored’ tariff deals as foreign leaders look to sweeten their offers
CNN — Delegations from Japan and South Korea are en route. Italy’s prime minister will be in Washington next week.…
Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war?
World
April 9, 2025
Russia steps up offensive across the front line in Ukraine, in apparent defiance of Trump. What does it mean for the war?
London and Kyiv CNN — Offensive operations by Russia’s army have increased across the front line, according to social media…
An emboldened US and a weakened Iran will hold nuclear talks. Is there space for a deal?
World
April 9, 2025
An emboldened US and a weakened Iran will hold nuclear talks. Is there space for a deal?
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — President Donald Trump was speaking to reporters alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the…
A pro-Israel group says it gave US list of protesters to deport, drawing alarm from students’ supporters
Middle East
April 8, 2025
A pro-Israel group says it gave US list of protesters to deport, drawing alarm from students’ supporters
New York CNN — Not long after the October 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel and subsequent war in Gaza, Ross…