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Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta
Middle East
May 3, 2025
Aid ship bound for Gaza catches fire after alleged Israeli drone attack off Malta
CNN — A Gaza-bound activist aid ship caught fire and issued an SOS, after what its organizers claimed was an…
Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv
World
May 3, 2025
Vance says war in Ukraine ‘not going to end any time soon,’ hours after US signs minerals deal with Kyiv
CNN — US Vice President JD Vance said the war in Ukraine is “not going to end any time soon,”…
Myanmar’s earthquake devastated the war-torn nation. For its reviled military leaders, it has brought opportunity
World
May 3, 2025
Myanmar’s earthquake devastated the war-torn nation. For its reviled military leaders, it has brought opportunity
CNN — Earthquakes are devastating for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, but for military dictators clinging…
Netanyahu calls defeating Israel’s enemies the ‘supreme objective,’ not freeing hostages
Middle East
May 3, 2025
Netanyahu calls defeating Israel’s enemies the ‘supreme objective,’ not freeing hostages
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that defeating Israel’s enemies is more important than securing the release…
These kibbutzniks used to believe in peace with Palestinians. Their views now echo Israel’s rightward shift
Middle East
May 3, 2025
These kibbutzniks used to believe in peace with Palestinians. Their views now echo Israel’s rightward shift
Jerusalem CNN — Sitting inside her new apartment in kibbutz Tzora, a leafy community just west of Jerusalem, Almog Holot…
Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars
Travel
May 2, 2025
Why scientists say this stunning ancient lake in Turkey might as well be on Mars
With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of…
Secrets of enigmatic Alpine mummy revealed by scientists
Science
May 2, 2025
Secrets of enigmatic Alpine mummy revealed by scientists
Stored in a church crypt in a remote Alpine village, a set of unusually well-preserved human remains has long been…
Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact
World
May 2, 2025
Trump’s crackdown on Chinese imports has now ended a key shipping exemption – and millions of Americans will soon feel the impact
Many Americans might not have felt major effects from President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs – until now. That’s because a…
Tesla dismisses report of board plan to replace Elon Musk
Technology
May 1, 2025
Tesla dismisses report of board plan to replace Elon Musk
CNN — Tesla’s chair Robyn Denholm has rejected a Wall Street Journal report that the company’s board has begun a…
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…