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How Trump caused the biggest oil shock in history and got away with it – for now
June 25, 2026
How Trump caused the biggest oil shock in history and got away with it – for now
If this keeps up, oil is going to $200. (Nope) … Gas will hit a record, too. (Wrong) … And…
What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today
June 25, 2026
What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today
He might have been a few days late, but Cristiano Ronaldo has now joined the World Cup party. The striker…
Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated
June 25, 2026
Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine, but experts say claims of progress are exaggerated
Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia is still inching forward in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where it has concentrated the bulk of its…
WHO chief says Europe’s heat wave is putting health at risk
June 24, 2026
WHO chief says Europe’s heat wave is putting health at risk
The World Health Organization has urged leaders to prioritize climate action amid this week’s heat wave in Europe. “Europe’s heat…
What is driving the heat across Europe this week?
June 24, 2026
What is driving the heat across Europe this week?
The soaring temperatures are caused by a heat dome — a vast area of stagnant high pressure parked over swaths…
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
June 24, 2026
North Korea jump-starts naval buildup by commissioning its largest-ever warship
Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries…
The future of oil prices may depend on China
June 23, 2026
The future of oil prices may depend on China
As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of…
Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many Western leaders
June 23, 2026
Why the forces that felled Keir Starmer threaten so many Western leaders
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was felled by a curse haunting most Western leaders — a failure to deliver change…
Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer
June 23, 2026
Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer
Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World Cup.…
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
June 23, 2026
Why can’t Britain hold on to prime ministers? It’s the economy
London — “It’s the economy, stupid!” The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering…