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Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid
World
February 5, 2025
Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid
CNN — US President Donald Trump has said he wants access to Ukraine’s mineral deposits in exchange for future military…
‘There is no future’: Even a potential ceasefire sparks little hope in eastern Ukraine
World
February 2, 2025
‘There is no future’: Even a potential ceasefire sparks little hope in eastern Ukraine
CNN — Could a ceasefire deal be a disaster for Ukraine in disguise? That is the urgent question echoing in…
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
World
February 1, 2025
North Korean troops pulled back from frontline after heavy losses, Ukrainian officials say
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — North Korean troops have not been seen on the frontlines in Russia’s Kursk region for several…
Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
World
January 30, 2025
Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
Berlin CNN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took an opportunity on the campaign trail Tuesday to criticize Elon Musk, telling…
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
World
January 28, 2025
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Sumy, Ukraine CNN — Detonating a grenade under the chin rather than being captured. Using a fellow soldier to lure…
Tech giants ramp up the battle against online hate speech in Europe. At home, some are pulling back
Technology
January 27, 2025
Tech giants ramp up the battle against online hate speech in Europe. At home, some are pulling back
New York CNN — Two of America’s Big Tech companies are opening the door to more “free expression,” even if…
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
World
January 26, 2025
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
CNN — Belarusians are voting in a closely managed presidential election that is all but certain to extend the rule…
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
World
January 26, 2025
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
CNN — American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany…
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
World
January 26, 2025
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
CNN — Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. Its figures are, if not…
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
World
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
London CNN — “I would prefer to stay out of politics,” Elon Musk told his followers in 2021, on the platform…