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US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations
World
May 1, 2025
US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations
CNN — The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s…
Iran woos Trump with a ‘trillion-dollar’ opportunity. But will a nuclear deal make America rich?
World
May 1, 2025
Iran woos Trump with a ‘trillion-dollar’ opportunity. But will a nuclear deal make America rich?
CNN — Iran is crafting a potential nuclear agreement with the United States, wrapping it in language designed to flatter…
McDonald’s just had its worst quarter since Covid. It said customers are getting nervous
World
May 1, 2025
McDonald’s just had its worst quarter since Covid. It said customers are getting nervous
New York CNN — McDonald’s sales dropped in the beginning of the year, marking the second consecutive quarter of declines…
Wildfires rage outside Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and road closures
Middle East
May 1, 2025
Wildfires rage outside Jerusalem, forcing evacuations and road closures
Jerusalem CNN — Wildfires raging near Jerusalem forced evacuations in several areas and led to several major road closures on…
Israel conducts rare strike outside Damascus amid sectarian tensions in Syria
Middle East
May 1, 2025
Israel conducts rare strike outside Damascus amid sectarian tensions in Syria
CNN — Syria strongly condemned foreign intervention in the country following a rare Israeli strike near Damascus on Wednesday amid…
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
World
May 1, 2025
China suggests Covid-19 originated in US in response to Trump allegation
Beijing Reuters — China restated its case that Covid-19 may have originated in the United States in a white paper…
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
World
May 1, 2025
After Putin calls for three-day ceasefire, Trump reiterates demand for permanent Ukraine truce
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire in Ukraine next month, a move met…
Gaza edges closer to famine as Israel’s total blockade nears its third month
Middle East
April 30, 2025
Gaza edges closer to famine as Israel’s total blockade nears its third month
Jerusalem CNN — Sitting inside her fly-infested tent in Gaza City, Iman Rajab sifts clumps of flour through a sieve,…
Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity
World
April 30, 2025
Trump’s temper has CEOs running scared. They’re missing a huge opportunity
A version of this story appeared in CNN Business’ Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for…
Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says
Technology
April 30, 2025
Kids and teens under 18 shouldn’t use AI companion apps, safety group says
New York CNN — Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose “unacceptable risks” to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense…
Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza
Middle East
April 30, 2025
Overheard on mic, Netanyahu’s wife says ‘fewer’ than 24 hostages are still alive in Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara has been overheard on a microphone saying that “fewer” than 24…
World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says
World
April 30, 2025
World’s military spending rises at highest rate in nearly four decades, report says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — The world is arming itself at the fastest rate since near the end of the…
Israel releases Palestinian medic who was detained during IDF attack on emergency convoy
Middle East
April 30, 2025
Israel releases Palestinian medic who was detained during IDF attack on emergency convoy
CNN — A Palestinian medic who was detained during a deadly Israeli military attack on an emergency convoy last month…
UK launches strikes against Huthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump
Middle East
April 30, 2025
UK launches strikes against Huthis in Yemen, in first joint US operation under Trump
CNN — Britain’s military launched airstrikes against Huthi targets in Yemen on Tuesday with US forces, its defense ministry said…
Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours
World
April 30, 2025
Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours
CNN — Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated further after a top Pakistani official claimed early Wednesday to have…
Israel boycotts hearing at UN’s top court on banning of aid agency for Palestinians
Middle East
April 29, 2025
Israel boycotts hearing at UN’s top court on banning of aid agency for Palestinians
Jerusalem CNN — Israel on Monday boycotted a hearing at the United Nations’ top court on its decision to ban…
Israeli forces detain prominent Palestinian journalist in early morning West Bank raid
Middle East
April 29, 2025
Israeli forces detain prominent Palestinian journalist in early morning West Bank raid
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli forces detained prominent Palestinian journalist Ali Samoudi in an early morning raid on his son’s home…
Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
Health & Fitness
April 29, 2025
Common household plastics linked to thousands of global deaths from heart disease, study finds
CNN — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter…
A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal
World
April 29, 2025
A day without power: What 12 hours of darkness looked like in Spain and Portugal
CNN — Luis Ibáñez Jiménez was driving on a highway in east Madrid when Spain lost power. “Suddenly, there were…
Iranian authorities say ‘failure to observe safety procedures’ at port where explosion killed at least 70 people
Middle East
April 29, 2025
Iranian authorities say ‘failure to observe safety procedures’ at port where explosion killed at least 70 people
CNN — Iranian authorities have said there was a “failure to observe safety principles” at the port of Bandar Abbas,…