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Environment|Science|World

The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?

Spring gets its official start Thursday in the Northern Hemisphere with the arrival of the vernal equinox

March 19, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Berlin on measures against U.S. tech giants: 'Nothing is off the table'

A German government spokesperson said on Friday that "nothing is off the table" with regards to punitive measures in response to the threat of U.S. tariffs.

March 28, 2025

Americas|Lifestyle|MidEast|World

What is Eid al-Fitr and how do Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday?

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is drawing to an end and Muslims around the world will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr

March 29, 2025

Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?

Russia has released a Russian American imprisoned on treason charges that Washington has dismissed as ludicrous

April 10, 2025

Economy|Health|World

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could impact its ability to supply support to people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within

April 25, 2025

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise

May 04, 2025

Business|Economy|Political|World

Britain and India clinch landmark trade deal

Britain and India clinched a free trade agreement on Tuesday, in a landmark deal that represents London's most significant post-Brexit pact, and was finalised in the shadow of U.S.

May 06, 2025

Europe|Political|World

Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each

Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each in an exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates, both sides said on Tuesday.

May 06, 2025

Arts|Education|Technology|World

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process

May 07, 2025

Business|Lifestyle|Sports|World

India great Virat Kohli retires from test cricket

India great Virat Kohli has retired from test cricket after playing 123 matches in his glorious 14-year red-ball career

May 12, 2025

Technology|World

Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile that was launched from Yemen towards Israel on Tuesday evening, and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility.

May 14, 2025

Israel intercepts two missiles launched from Yemen, military says

Israel's military said it intercepted two missiles launched from Yemen and that sirens had sounded twice across the country including in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Thursday, as

May 22, 2025

Africa|Political|World

UN rights chief urges warring sides in South Sudan to 'pull back from the brink'

The United Nations rights chief urged on Friday for warring sides in South Sudan to pull back from the brink, warning that the human rights situation risks

May 23, 2025

Arts|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

May 28, 2025

Business|Economy|World

HSBC to close its US business banking unit to simplify operations

HSBC is exiting its business banking portfolio in the United States, as it continued to simplify operations and shift its focus to Asia and Middle East

May 31, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK factories struggle as trade uncertainty, higher costs hit, PMI shows

The downturn in British manufacturing was less steep than first feared in May but output, orders and jobs continued to drop as companies cited recent tax hikes and U.S.

June 02, 2025

Americas|Business|Crime|Sports|World

Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco went to trial June 2 in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl

June 02, 2025

Economy|Europe|World

Criteria to adopt the euro currency

The European Commission said on Wednesday Bulgaria can enter the euro zone and become the bloc's 21st member from 2026.

June 04, 2025

Arts|Health|Political|Travel|World

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ people from around the world gather in Washington this week for a parade, a political rally and cultural performances marking WorldPride to channel joy in

June 05, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in

June 05, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US

Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a

June 06, 2025

Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Soccer fan dies after fall during Nations League final between Spain and Portugal

A soccer fan has died during the Nations League final after falling from an overhead level onto the media area below

June 09, 2025

Business|Crime|Education|World

Under Patel, FBI heightens focus on violent crime, illegal immigration. Other threats abound, too

The FBI under the leadership of Director Kash Patel has made fighting violent crime and illegal immigration top priorities

June 09, 2025

Crime|World

What we know about the Minnesota shooting suspect

Vance Boelter, the 57-year-old suspect sought by authorities for allegedly shooting Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota on Saturday, worked for a security company that advertised a fleet of “police type vehicles,” and other equipment that could potentially have aided him in appearing to be a police officer during the shooting.

June 15, 2025

Business|Crime|Technology|World

Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

June 17, 2025

Education|Travel|US|World

Before Juneteenth, volunteers are working to preserve Underground Railroad history in this Pennsylvania town

June 17, 2025

Science|Technology|World

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.

June 18, 2025

Education|Health|Science|World

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered

June 19, 2025

Health|Political|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

British lawmakers voted on Friday to proceed with legislation to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the country's biggest social change in a generation.

November 12, 2024

Economy|World

US judge blocks Trump plan to tie states' transportation funds to immigration enforcement

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from forcing 20 Democratic-led states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to

June 20, 2025

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault charge in UK court

June 20, 2025

Details emerge of secret diplomatic efforts to restart Iran talks

CNN's Kylie Atwood reports on The Trump administration discussing possibly helping Iran access as much as $30 billion to build a civilian-energy-producing nuclear program, easing sanctions, and freeing up billions of dollars in restricted Iranian funds.

June 26, 2025

Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances

Mass tourism, impossibly high rents, worker exploitation, inequality and elitism: Venice, Italy's protests in recent days against Jeff Bezos and Lauren

June 29, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Dollar question hovers over top central bankers meeting in Sintra

A million-dollar question will hang over the world's top central bankers when they meet in Sintra, Portugal, from Monday evening: Is the

June 30, 2025

Traders boost bets on Fed rate cuts

Short-term U.S. interest-rate futures rose on Wednesday after a report that President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Jerome Powell soon, with traders now betting on rate

July 16, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Talking politics

Slice and dice it anyway you like and the week ahead for world markets will likely be dominated by politics and central banks in some shape or form.

July 18, 2025

Political|World

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, US ambassador to Turkey says

July 19, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged, as expected

China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged on Monday, as forecast, after it reported slightly better-than-expected second-quarter economic data.

July 21, 2025

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

July 24, 2025

Crime|Political|World

Massachusetts State House entrance splattered with paint, bomb squad called to Boston Common

July 24, 2025

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stellantis expects gradual recovery in H2 and more 'tough decisions'

Stellantis guided on Tuesday for increased net revenues and a low-single digit operating income margin in the second half despite increasing headwinds, as the automaker aims for a

July 29, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Top Bank of Canada officials speak after central bank holds policy rate steady

Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank held its key

July 30, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US weekly jobless claims rise marginally

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased marginally last week, suggesting that the labor market remained stable, though it is taking

July 31, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Quicksand

As Donald Trump's latest round of tariff turmoil ripples through markets and the global economy, U.S. company results continue to trickle in, policymakers in Britain and Mexico decide on

August 01, 2025

Crime|Health|World

A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

Federal immigration agents detained a Tunisian man in Southern California who had a pending green card application

August 02, 2025

Singapore property tycoon linked to jailed minister pleads guilty

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty to one charge of abetting the obstruction of justice on Monday in part of a landmark case that led to the jailing of

August 04, 2025

‘A movement taking shape’: Many US retirees are looking to move abroad. Here are the best countries for them

August 22, 2025

Environment|Health|Science|World

What is a famine and who declares one?

Famine is now occurring in Gaza City

August 22, 2025

Business|Economy|US|World

US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffs

The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week, but tepid hiring could raise the unemployment rate to 4.3% in August.

August 28, 2025

Health|Political|US|World

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports on social media that he is in ill health, saying he was busy over the Labor Day weekend

September 03, 2025

Science|Technology|World

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.

September 03, 2025

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech

September 05, 2025

Crime|World

South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US

September 07, 2025

Africa|Business|Economy|World

Botswana launches new wealth fund to drive diversification and create jobs

Botswana has set up a new sovereign wealth fund to drive economic diversification, create jobs and manage state companies, officials said on Wednesday.

September 10, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|World

TEXT-Statement from the ECB following policy meeting

Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting.

September 11, 2025

Lagarde comments at ECB press conference

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected but offered no clues about its next move, even as investors continue to bet that more

September 11, 2025

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz

September 12, 2025

US equity funds record biggest weekly outflow in five weeks

U.S. investors dumped equity funds in the week to September 10, booking profits at record highs and cutting exposure on caution over lofty valuations and geopolitical tensions in the Middle

September 12, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone current account surplus narrows

The current account surplus of the 20 nations sharing the euro narrowed in July on a lower surplus for services and a smaller primary income, which typically includes the flow of

September 18, 2025

Europe|World

Poland scrambles aircraft after Russia launches strikes on Ukraine

Polish and allied aircraft were deployed early on Saturday to ensure the safety of Polish airspace after Russia launched airstrikes targeting western Ukraine near the border with Poland,

September 20, 2025

Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.

September 18, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|World

UK firms lose momentum as they worry about new tax hikes, PMI shows

British firms have reported a loss of momentum and confidence ahead of possible new tax increases in finance minister Rachel Reeves' next budget in November,

September 23, 2025

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

September 23, 2025

Economy|Science|World

Iran is facing a return of UN sanctions - what happens now?

Iran and European powers remain at loggerheads as they try to strike a last-ditch deal to avert the return of U.N. sanctions before Saturday evening.

September 24, 2025

US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market softening

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the labor market has lost its luster amid an anemic pace of hiring.

September 25, 2025

Political|Science|World

How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?

The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 10. Here is a look at how the award works: WHO DECIDES?

September 29, 2023

Business|Economy|Europe|World

German unemployment rises more than expected in September

The number of people out of work in Germany rose more than expected in September, labour office figures showed on Tuesday, as the job market

September 30, 2025

Economy|Education|Political|World

Judge blocks Trump from cutting counterterrorism funds for Democratic-led states

A federal judge in Rhode Island on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting $233 million in counterterrorism grant funds for Democratic-led

October 01, 2025

What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

October 03, 2025

Crime|US|World

Dozens of undocumented migrants flown from Maine to Michigan following detention

October 03, 2025

No payrolls, no problem as Wall Street extends run of highs

World stocks were on course for a solid weekly gain and more record highs as the seemingly unstoppable rally in tech shares and expectations

October 04, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

South Asian women might be the winners of the gold rush

October 09, 2025

Asia|Political|World

Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast

December 21, 2023

Arts|Travel|World

The ancient monastery hanging from the side of a cliff

October 16, 2025

Economy|Political|World

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he expects to reach a fair trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping and downplayed risks of a clash over the issue of Taiwan.

October 21, 2025

World

A look at the hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza

Palestinian militants have so far released 13 bodies of hostages held in Gaza for the past two years as part of the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war

October 21, 2025

Asia|Political|World

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

China said on Wednesday it would hold a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the "retrocession" of Taiwan to Chinese rule at the end of World War Two.

October 22, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|World

Kyrgyzstan criticises EU sanctions on its banks over Russia links, calls for dialogue

Kyrgyzstan voiced regret on Friday over the inclusion of several Kyrgyz entities in the European Union's latest Russia sanctions list, a move it called "one-sided sanctions pressure

October 24, 2025

Political|US|World

Trump insists he can strike alleged drug traffickers without Congress declaring war

Rep. Dan Crenshaw joins The Lead

October 24, 2025

Arts|Crime|Europe|World

Suspects in Louvre Museum heist arrested

Police have arrested suspects as part of the investigation into the theft of jewels worth tens of millions of dollars from the Louvre Museum, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

October 26, 2025

Environment|Science|Travel|World

The magical white stone wonderland with effervescent bathing pools

October 27, 2025

Business|Economy|Europe|World

IMF, Serbia reach staff-level agreement on 36-month deal

The International Monetary Fund and Serbia have reached a staff-level agreement on the second review under a 36-month arrangement to help support economic reforms in the Balkan

October 30, 2025

Environment|Science|World

Why is Afghanistan so prone to earthquakes?

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least seven people and injuring about 150, just months after a quake and strong

November 03, 2025

Thousands gather at pro-government rally in Serbia

More than 10,000 of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's supporters rallied in the capital Belgrade on Wednesday to back the populist's policies after a year of anti-government

November 06, 2025

Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines

At least five people died in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi pummelled coastal regions with destructive winds and heavy rain, officials said on Friday,

November 07, 2025

Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say

China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power

November 14, 2025

FEMA chief steps down as Trump administration prepared to oust him

The embattled acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, David Richardson, will step down after hurricane season following months of public controversy and internal frustration.

November 18, 2025

Sports|World

Curaçao makes history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup

November 19, 2025

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini

November 20, 2025

Asia|Economy|Political|World

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Taiwan's "return to China" at the end of World War Two was a key part of Beijing's vision for the world order.

November 25, 2025

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time to be looking for a job

November 26, 2025

Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han on martial law charges

South Korea's special prosecutor on Wednesday sought a 15-year jail term for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on allegations he abetted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's

November 26, 2025

Business|Economy|World

German unemployment rises less than expected in November

The number of people out of work in Germany rose less than expected in November, labour office figures showed on Friday, underscoring a sluggish recovery and persistent lack of

November 28, 2025

Europe|Political|World

Russia says before talks with US it has fully captured city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine denies it

President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's full capture of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine as an important victory, but the Ukrainian

December 02, 2025

Technology|World

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State

December 04, 2025

Crime|US|World

FBI makes arrest in DC pipe bomber investigation, sources say

The FBI arrested a man who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot, according to two law enforcement sources. CNN's Evan Perez reports.

December 05, 2025

US|World

How a bullet that started a love story is now a part of Pearl Harbor history

December 09, 2025

Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba resigns as acting US attorney for New Jersey

Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, has resigned as the acting US attorney for the district of New Jersey, following an appeals court ruling finding that she was serving in her position unlawfully. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell reports out the latest.

December 09, 2025

Appeals court lets Trump keep National Guard troops in DC for now

December 18, 2025

Crime|US|World

DOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein

The Justice Department on Wednesday said it has uncovered over a million more documents potentially related to the Jeffrey Epstein case and may need “a few more weeks” to review and release them to the public.

December 25, 2025

Environment|Science|World

How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions

Meteorologists sometimes warn of a winter storm that could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone

January 31, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case

A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador

February 03, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military says 2 killed in boat strike, with 1 survivor

The US military conducted another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing two people with one survivor, according to US Southern Command. CNN's Polo Sandoval reports.

February 10, 2026

Health|Science|US|Videos|World

Tracking measles cases in the United States

February 13, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

March 05, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Man United player suspended for making homophobic insult

Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six games for making a homophobic insult about an opponent

March 05, 2026

Political|World

The press faces a Pentagon ‘black box’ on the Iran war

March 05, 2026

White House formally nominates Warsh to be Federal Reserve chair

The Trump administration has formally nominated Kevin Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, to be next Fed chair when Jerome Powell’s term ends in two months

March 05, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Kurdish dissident groups say they are preparing to join the fight against Iran with US support

Kurdish Iranian dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a potential cross-border military operation in Iran, and the U.S. has asked Iraqi Kurds to support them, Kurdish officials have told The Associated Press

March 05, 2026

Sports|World

Wrexham to play Liverpool at Yankee Stadium as part of summer tour

Wrexham will play Liverpool in a friendly match at Yankee Stadium as part of its East Coast tour this summer, and by that time the fast-rising Welsh club will know if it has reached the Premier League

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Property lost during immigration crackdown tees up latest showdown over judges’ contempt threats against prosecutors

March 05, 2026

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

March 05, 2026

Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Curling rocked again as 2 stones are stolen at the Milan Cortina Paralympics

It’s another scandal for curling, this time at the Paralympics

March 05, 2026

Crime|Health|World

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950

March 05, 2026

Election|Political|US|World

The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers

The first primaries of the year weren’t short on drama

March 05, 2026

Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Colorado governor signals willingness to release Tina Peters from prison amid Trump pressure

Colorado’s Democratic governor is signaling his openness to granting clemency to a former county clerk who was convicted in a scheme attempting to find proof of fraud in the 2020 presidential election

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Noem defends Homeland Security Department in post-shooting appearances before Congress

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrapped up two days of scrutiny in Congress, appearing for the first time in front of lawmakers since the shooting deaths of two protesters in Minneapolis at the hands of immigration enforcement officers

March 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Travel|World

American Airlines gets approval to resume regular flights to Venezuela

American Airlines received approval Wednesday to become the first U.S. airline to resume flights to Venezuela

March 05, 2026

Business|Travel|World

Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East

The U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran has stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers amid flight cancellations and airspace closures

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|World

Protester, three Capitol Police officers treated for injuries after scuffle in Senate hearing room

A man protesting the war in Iran has been arrested after a struggle in a U.S. Senate building

March 05, 2026

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

March 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|World

US interior secretary is in Venezuela to discuss critical minerals

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is meeting Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez as the Trump administration pushes to shape the country's oil and mineral sector

March 05, 2026

Political|US|World

Trump to attend dignified transfer of U.S. troops killed in Kuwait

President Trump will attend the Dignified transfer of the six U.S. service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. It comes as we’re learning new details about the soldiers. CNN's Sunley Serfaty reports.

March 04, 2026

Honduras weighs shift in China-Taiwan ties as Trump pushes for US dominance in Latin America

Honduras' new leader was elected with the President Donald Trump's backing and has now ordered a review of economic agreements with China

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Man on trial in assassination plot says possible targets included Trump, Biden, Haley

A Pakistani man charged with plotting a political assassination in the U.S. is testifying in his defense at his attempted terrorism trial

March 05, 2026

War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

March 05, 2026

Stewart scores 32 points, carries Mist to 80-74 win over Plum, Phantom in Unrivaled final

Breanna Stewart leads Mist to an Unrivaled championship, adding another title to a packed resume and the league she co-founded

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Everything we know on day 6 of the Middle East war

March 05, 2026

US|World

Homeland Security funding bill falters again in Senate as Republicans warn of Iran risk

A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security is stalling out again in Congress

March 05, 2026

Education|World

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role policing discrimination in America’s schools

March 05, 2026

Asia|Sports|World

Australia beats Taiwan 3-0 to open World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. South Korea also wins

Australia has opened the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo by beating Taiwan 3-0 on Robbie Perkins' two-run homer in the fifth inning and Travis Bazzana’s homer in the seventh at the Tokyo Dome

March 05, 2026

Asia|Political|World

Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India

Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home

March 05, 2026

Obama throws his support behind Virginia Democrats' redistricting plan as it heads to voters

Former President Barack Obama is promoting a Democratic effort to redraw congressional lines in Virginia, the latest front in a nationwide redistricting battle ahead of this year’s midterm elections

March 05, 2026

CNN enters Iran as conflict with US and Israel widens

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country. CNN is operating in Iran only with government permission.

March 05, 2026

Political|World

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe

March 05, 2026

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

March 05, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

US troops killed in war with Iran identified

Six US service members have been killed in the war with Iran, and President Donald Trump is set to attend their dignified transfer. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty explains who they were as people.

March 05, 2026

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large

March 05, 2026

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home

March 05, 2026

Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate

Azerbaijan has accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, as the war in the Middle East reached into another country

March 05, 2026

Interview|Political|Travel|World

Operational secrecy kept the US from making evacuation plans – and that means Americans in the Mideast could wait days

A longtime diplomat explains how the State Department normally encourages and helps Americans to leave countries amid political instability and war – which didn’t happen over the last week.

March 05, 2026

Economy|Health|Science|World

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

March 05, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

March 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

March 05, 2026

Sports|World

Sentnor scores in 1-0 USWNT victory over Canada in the SheBelieves Cup

Ally Sentnor scored in the 55th minute and the United States beat Canada 1-0 in the SheBelieves Cup tournament

March 05, 2026

Europe|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

War-hit Qatar still plans to host Argentina-Spain game with Messi and Yamal for UEFA

UEFA says it still plans for Qatar to stage the Argentina vs

March 05, 2026

Obama endorses Virginia redistricting push with early voting set to begin

March 05, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Hegseth urges Latin American allies to go on offense against drug cartels

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is urging Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels

March 05, 2026

Crime|US|World

Attorney General releases body-worn camera video of incident that left Samuel Brown dead in Baltimore

March 05, 2026

Americas|Sports|World

US adds Monique Billings and Rae Burrell for FIBA World Cup qualifier in Puerto Rico

Monique Billings and Rae Burrell have been added to the U.S. women’s basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup qualifier next week in Puerto Rico

March 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Mortgage rates hit 6% as Iran war spooks bond market traders

March 06, 2026

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves in Cleveland charged with murder

Police say the mother of two girls found buried inside suitcases in a Cleveland field has been charged with two counts of murder

March 06, 2026

GOP Sen. Steve Daines’ last-minute withdrawal from Senate race was meant to block Democrats from fielding a top-tier recruit

March 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states are challenging President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs in court

March 06, 2026

Crime|US|World

Newly released video reveals panic and chaos during Austin mass shooting as investigation into terror link continues

March 06, 2026

Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump fires Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers

March 06, 2026

Dow tumbles nearly 800 points and oil surges as Iran conflict spills beyond the Middle East

March 06, 2026

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

March 06, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Czech lawmakers reject motion to lift immunity for populist leader Babiš over EU fraud case

Czech lawmakers have rejected a motion to lift Prime Minister Andrej Babiš’ immunity so prosecutors can press a fraud case

March 05, 2026

Crime|US|World

Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida

A Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump

March 06, 2026

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

March 06, 2026

Crime|US|World

Foul play suspected after human remains found in water in Massachusetts, police investigating

March 06, 2026

MidEast|Political|World

Who are the Kurds?

From Iran’s borderlands to Iraq’s autonomous region and Syria’s militias, Kurdish fighters face starkly different realities. As talk of a ground offensive into Iran grows, their long struggle for recognition and statehood takes on new urgency. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

March 06, 2026

Crime|US|World

New video shows moment pickup truck crashes into barrier, dangles from bridge

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

March 06, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead

Police body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover in the chaotic moments after a gunman killed three people in a mass shooting outside a Texas bar

March 06, 2026

Sports|World

Team Venezuela expects the WBC to be a celebration, even on US soil

Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic in Miami with politics hanging over the tournament

March 06, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

PWHL Players Association strengthens voice by affiliating with AFL-CIO and its 15 million workers

Women’s hockey players have taken the next major step to strengthen their voice in shaping the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s future by affiliating with the AFL-CIO

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Iowa governor believes in US war with Iran despite 'sacrifice' by state soldiers who died

The governor of Iowa says four soldiers from her state have been killed since December, including two killed last weekend in a drone strike during the early stages of the war with Iran

March 06, 2026

Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

March 06, 2026

Science|Technology|World

No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says

NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term

A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought dozens of homemade explosive devices to a Washington, D.C., church that was preparing for an annual Mass celebrating the start of the Supreme Court’s term

March 06, 2026

Crime|Political|US|World

Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison

A Wisconsin teenager who killed his parents and stole their money to fund his plan to kill President Donald Trump has been sentenced to life in prison

March 06, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

March 06, 2026

Political|World

Who are the Kurds?

From Iran’s borderlands to Iraq’s autonomous region and Syria’s militias, Kurdish fighters face starkly different realities. As talk of a ground offensive into Iran grows, their long struggle for recognition and statehood takes on new urgency. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.

March 06, 2026

'No room for diplomacy,' senior Iranian official tells CNN

In this exclusive interview in Tehran, Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells CNN’s Fred Pleitgen Iran can continue with the war for a long time and he doesn’t see room for diplomacy anymore. CNN is operating in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations. CNN maintains full editorial control over what it reports. The Iranian government does not review, approve, or preview CNN’s reporting prior to publication or broadcast.

March 09, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street dips as higher yields, rising oil prices mark shaky start to September

U.S. stocks extended their slide on Tuesday, as the global bond selloff deepened and crude prices resumed their climb amid dimming hopes

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Mercado Pago unfazed by Brazil consumer debt worries as it expands credit card business

Mercado Pago, the fintech arm of Latin American e-commerce giant MercadoLibre, said it remains comfortable expanding its credit card business despite the

September 02, 2026

Environment|Political|World

UK to unveil 'comprehensive' response to Israeli West Bank settlement plans in coming weeks

Britain will set out a "comprehensive" package of measures on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China

The Trump administration urged other G20 countries on Tuesday to do more to protect their domestic industries and

September 01, 2026

Economy|Political|US|World

US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections

The U.S.

September 02, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US factory activity slows in August; input prices remain elevated

U.S. manufacturing activity eased in August amid a slowdown in new orders and some manufacturers worried that higher prices because of the Middle East

September 01, 2026

Euro zone inflation rises above 3%, cementing ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone inflation rose back above 3% in August on higher energy costs, cementing an already solid case for another European Central Bank interest rate

September 01, 2026

Americas|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela assembly approves court panel reform

Venezuela's National Assembly on Tuesday approved an increase in the number of committee members who will select the new justices on the country's highest court, part of ongoing

September 01, 2026

Crime|Europe|World

Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport

September 01, 2026

Economy|Political|World

US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets

September 01, 2026

House sends government funding bill to Trump to avert shutdown ahead of midterms

September 02, 2026

Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Venezuela's assembly backs oil deal announced with U.S

Venezuela's ruling party-dominated National Assembly backed the country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on Tuesday, ahead of a visit to Caracas by the

September 02, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|US|World

BofA vice president killed in Times Square stabbing

A Bank of America vice president was killed in a stabbing in New York City's Times Square on Monday, sending a shock wave through the bank after the random incident took place in

September 01, 2026

Japan's benchmark bond yield rises to 3% for first time in 30 years

Japan's benchmark 10-year bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, pushed higher by investor concerns about

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Government borrowing costs rise anew, adding to pressure on global policymakers

A selloff in global bond markets deepened on Tuesday, reflecting investor angst over

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US Treasury yields are rising — Why does it matter?

A selloff in U.S. government bonds is pushing up borrowing costs, which could squeeze households, companies, financial markets and the federal budget

September 01, 2026

Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US launches new barrage of strikes on Iran around Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, quashing hopes that an exchange of fire last weekend might not

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

What's behind the selloff in world bond markets?

Government borrowing costs from the United States to Germany and Japan are at or near multi-decade peaks on heightened worries about

September 01, 2026

Science|Technology|World

IAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has resolved its outstanding questions in an investigation into secret nuclear activities in Syria under the Assad family's rule

September 01, 2026

Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Bessent calls time on big stimulus

When the U.S. joined Japan's efforts to shore up the yen, it wasn't for nothing. This week, U.S.

September 01, 2026

MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says latest strikes on Iran are 'justified,' warns Tehran against retaliation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the latest U.S. attack on Iran was "justified," and threatened bigger strikes if Tehran retaliated.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Oil prices jump 4% as fresh US-Iran fighting stokes supply fears

Oil prices jumped about 4% to a one-week high on Tuesday as a resumption in fighting between the U.S. and Iran renewed fears of supply disruptions from

September 01, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Tuesday, his first visit to the Arab world's most populous nation in a decade, as countries across the Middle East reassess

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|World

Bessent urges BOJ chief to conduct 'sound' policy to avoid yen volatility

U.S.

September 01, 2026

Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli special forces capture Hamas official in raid on Gaza City

Israeli special forces captured a Hamas militant leader in a raid in Gaza City on Tuesday while Israeli air strikes meant to protect those troops killed

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Goldman Sachs, BofA and others plan to issue dollar stablecoin together in 2027

A group of 21 financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citi and Deutsche Bank plan to create a company this year to issue a

September 01, 2026

Crime|Europe|Political|World

Germany says Russia responsible for drone attack at Leipzig airport

The German government said on Tuesday it had concluded that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport last month and

September 01, 2026

Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 10 EU countries willing to contribute to Lebanon mission

More than 10 European Union members are willing to contribute resources and people to a planned mission to advise and train Lebanon's armed forces, EU foreign policy

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|World

Bessent says U.S. likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

U.S.

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume

The U.S. needs to start being serious and stop trying to be tough before talks on a possible trade deal with Canada can restart, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on

September 01, 2026

Crime|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

German minister says Brandenburg power grid target of sabotage attack

The power grid in the eastern German state of Brandenburg was the target of sabotage on Tuesday after unexploded incendiary devices damaged power lines, the state's interior

September 01, 2026

Africa|Political|World

Guinea-Bissau approves new constitution that expands presidential powers

Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, provisional results showed on Tuesday, expanding presidential powers and reshaping electoral rules ahead of a

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Europe's STOXX 600 hits one-month low as inflation, rising yields pressure markets

European shares fell on Tuesday, pressured by a fresh rise in government bond yields, while euro zone inflation data reinforced

September 01, 2026

Election|Finance|US|World

Trump administration asks US appeals court to lift order blocking mail-in voting rule

(This Aug 31 story has been republished, with no changes to text.)

September 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond yields rise as oil prices fan inflation fears; stocks slip

Global bond yields rose again and stocks eased on Tuesday as a jump in oil prices fueled concerns about inflation and

September 01, 2026

Australia|Business|Technology|World

Australian judge floats giving court-appointed expert access to Tesla's engineering systems

An Australian judge said he may order Tesla to give an independent expert access to its internal engineering platforms as part of a class action against the

September 01, 2026

Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says that 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempting to kill the OpenAI CEO as well as a security guard at the residence when he threw the incendiary device at the gate of Sam Altman’s home on April 10

April 14, 2026

Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Many US Catholics are dismayed by Trump's unprecedented broadside at the first American pope

A majority of U.S. Catholic voters supported Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential victory

April 14, 2026

Americas|Crime|Political|World

Fugitive former Brazilian intelligence chief detained by ICE

April 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|World

US eyes potential second round of in-person talks with Iran as blockade takes hold

April 14, 2026

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

April 13, 2026

Crime|US|World

Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says

The attorney for a man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in California says his client was arrested by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital

April 14, 2026

Asia|Environment|Science|World

Monster typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is bearing down on group of remote US islands

A super typhoon with dangerous winds is taking aim at several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean

April 13, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|US|World

Florida teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister Anna Kepner on cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday

April 13, 2026

The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

April 13, 2026

Europe|Sports|World

Fiorentina beats Lazio to allay relegation fears in Serie A

Fiorentina has taken a big step towards allaying its relegation fears after beating Lazio at home 1-0 in Serie A

April 14, 2026

US|World

Trump administration agrees to return rainbow Pride flag to New York’s Stonewall monument

The Trump administration has agreed to keep flying a rainbow Pride flag on a federal flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, reversing course after removing the banner in February

April 13, 2026