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A new realization dawns in Washington, Europe, Kyiv and Moscow

This was the week when the war in Ukraine truly transitioned from one nation's bloody fight for liberation against Russia's vicious onslaught to a potentially years-long great power struggle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/eKi8u54

UK Conservative politician resigns after admitting watching porn in Parliament

A Member of Parliament in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party, Neil Parish, said Saturday he will resign after admitting twice watching pornography in the House of Commons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6Np283Q

Berkshire Hathaway kicks off annual shareholder meeting in Omaha

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Electric car startups want to avoid same fate as Britain's 1890s bike bubble

Amazon and Ford reported this week they lost a combined $12.3 billion in the last three months due to their investments in electric vehicle company Rivian. The losses dampened hopes that any electric vehicle company will inevitably turn into gold. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/V9y6ERY

The Fed's favorite inflation measure hit a fresh 40-year high

Americans had to reach deeper into their pockets in March, as yet another key inflation index showed prices hit a fresh 40-year high last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/jR9bVWZ

Mark Zuckerberg just got $11.5 billion richer

Nearly two months after losing his spot among the world's 10 richest rich people, Mark Zuckerberg is clawing his way back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/sACZJVS

30 classic Italian dishes that everyone should try

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At least 5 killed, many more feared dead after explosion at Kabul mosque

At least five people were killed and 20 wounded after an explosion at a mosque in the Afghan capital Kabul after Friday prayers, Taliban spokesperson for the chief of police Khalid Zadran said -- but eyewitnesses said they feared many more had died. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fKUE1jh

Why Saudi Arabia and Turkey are turning the page on the Khashoggi scandal

There is so much Saudi Arabia and Turkey could do together, and now could be their moment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Z67AL48

West Ham investigating incident after fans allegedly attack German commentators live on air

West Ham United are investigating an incident in which two German commentators were allegedly attacked inside the London Stadium during the team's Europa League semifinal first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2KRzQ1g

China may be getting ready to wind down its crackdown on big tech

Shares of Chinese tech companies soared on Friday after Beijing signaled that it may throw the beleagured industry a lifeline and promised again to minimize the impact of Covid-19 on the economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YPydU7S

British Virgin Islands Premier and Port Authority Director arrested on drug and money laundering charges in Miami

The Premier of the British Virgin Islands and the territory's ports director were arrested Thursday in Miami on charges related to drug trafficking and money laundering, according to a criminal affidavit filed in the US District Court's Southern District of Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/X17zQxN

China's Weibo shows user locations to combat 'bad behavior'

Weibo, China's equivalent of Twitter, told users on Thursday it would start to publish their IP locations on their account pages and when they post comments, in a bid to combat "bad behavior" online. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/N1jmAoh

Soaring costs and shortages push German industry to the brink

Siempelkamp Giesserei has seen its fair share of crises in its 99 years. But pandemic shutdowns, supply chain disruptions and soaring energy prices have thrown the Düsseldorf metals factory into uncharted territory. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/sIJqM7w

People in Beijing can now book a taxi with no one at the wheel

For the first time in China, people will be able to get a taxi ride without anyone behind the wheel. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/RIOcoKa

Afghan women footballers who fled Taliban want to be a voice for the voiceless

Even though she says the images play out like a movie in her mind, it's a scene she couldn't possibly ever have imagined: The end of her world as she knew it, and quite possibly her own imminent demise. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5MOzBtQ

India's latest box office smash 'The Kashmir Files' exposes deepening religious divides

"If you don't leave from here, we will burn your houses," a bearded Muslim man in a traditional skullcap cries as he rallies against Kashmir's minority Hindus. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/IMN94fG

'Perfect storm' of disease ahead with vaccines delayed and measles cases up, WHO and UNICEF say

The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund warned of an increased risk of measles spread, with worldwide cases up nearly 80% so far in 2022 compared with 2021. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nrNkzF0

China's Xi calls for 'all-out' infrastructure splurge to rescue economy

China is about to embark on a new infrastructure spending spree in a bid to fix an economy nearing breaking point because of Covid lockdowns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9CWYeai

Singapore executes intellectually disabled man for drug trafficking after rejecting appeal

A man with intellectual disabilities was executed in Singapore on Wednesday, his family's lawyer said, after a long campaign for clemency failed, putting the city-state's zero-tolerance drug laws back under scrutiny. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/92FZSnj

China grapples with political challenges as Covid death toll mounts

For two years, China's Communist Party has enforced a costly regime of strict border quarantines, snap lockdowns, and mass digital tracking in the service of a single goal: Zero Covid cases. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/u4SoWgC

Chinese drone maker DJI halts business in Russia and Ukraine

DJI, the world's top drone maker, will temporarily stop doing business in Russia and Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qElTjcK

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi handed five year jail term for corruption

A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail on Wednesday after finding her guilty in the first of 11 corruption cases against her, according to a source with knowledge of proceedings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9gZyVfU

Kim Jong Un vows full speed ahead for North Korea's nuclear program as he flaunts ICBM missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed on Monday to ramp up his development of nuclear arms, as a military parade in Pyongyang showcased the country's most advanced weaponry yet -- including an intercontinental ballistic missile experts say puts the entire US mainland in range. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Cvl5Fjf

Giant sculpture made from 350 trees to stand outside Buckingham Palace

When Britain marks Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne in June, a striking tree-shaped sculpture will stand outside Buckingham Palace, at the very center of the celebrations. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TdOw4Ws

Global stocks and oil prices hit by fears of a Beijing lockdown

Global stocks and oil prices fell on Monday as rising Covid-19 cases in Beijing sparked fears that the Chinese capital could join Shanghai and other major cities in lockdown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xpYH7KW

Elon Musk's next massive payday looms

Does the richest person on the planet need another massive pay package? That's the decision facing the Tesla board of directors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/k3Bwyq7

Europe agrees to sweeping new regulations for tech platforms

European policymakers have reached agreement on a sweeping package of new regulations for tech platforms that could mean big changes in oversight for everything from social media algorithms to digital advertising — and with potential ramifications worldwide. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5dWFOx3

Why U-Haul trucks all have Arizona license plates

There are around 175,000 white and orange U-Haul rental trucks in the United States and Canada for do-it-yourself movers. And they all have something strange in common: Arizona license plates with the word "apportioned" slapped on them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/8fQhcpB

Experts: this is the best cash back card of 2022

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At least 168 killed in western Darfur violence, aid group says

At least 168 people have been killed and 98 injured in tribal clashes in the western Darfur town of Kreinik, a spokesperson for a refugee group said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/f4t7RUO

Slovenia's populist PM loses election to environmentalist party

Slovenia's populist Prime Minister, Janez Janša, lost a national election on Sunday as the environmentalist Freedom Movement party won more votes than his SDS party, according to preliminary figures from election authorities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7agQCU6

Israeli PM Naftali Bennett says security decisions taken in Jerusalem and Gaza are 'not political'

Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told CNN that security steps taken by the Israeli government in Gaza and Jerusalem were not politically motivated. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/OD3Ijhg

American couple traveled to rescue Ukrainian orphans. Their attempt led to a child trafficking investigation

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Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev says Wimbledon ban is 'illogical' and 'discriminatory'

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev said that the decision made by Wimbledon organizers to ban Russian and Belarusian players from competing because of the war in Ukraine is "illogical" and amounts to "complete discrimination." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XlEZV85

Beijing races to contain 'urgent and grim' Covid outbreak as Shanghai lockdown continues

Beijing is racing to track a Covid-19 outbreak that may have been spreading in the capital for a week, city authorities said on Saturday, raising the prospect more stringent restrictions could soon be implemented in line with other Chinese cities. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/RkUP8ei

Nine people found from missing Japanese sightseeing boat, coast guard says

Nine people from a Japanese tour boat that went missing with 26 people on board have been found, the country's coast guard said Sunday, as search and rescue efforts continue. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LdybIhl

CNN Hero of the Year Shirley Raines has more to give to the 'Kings' and 'Queens' of Skid Row

When Shirley Raines was named the 2021 CNN Hero of the Year in New York City last December, she wasted no time bringing the honor back to her Skid Row community in Los Angeles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Oki2Yy1

Forget the FAANGs. It's a stock picker's market now

investors who have been blindly buying all big techs got a rude awakening this week after Netflix imploded. But the good news from Tesla proves that some top momentum stocks can still thrive in this rocky market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mUT913p

Budweiser brewer AB InBev is selling its stake in 11 Russian breweries

Anheuser-Busch InBev said on Friday it would sell its stake in Russian joint-venture AB InBev Efes which will result in a $1.1 billion impairment charge in its first quarter results. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mvZFHDt

Elon Musk's The Boring Company now valued at nearly $5.7 billion

The Boring Company, Elon Musk's bid to beat traffic by putting Teslas in tunnels, has raised $675 million, which it plans to use to build more of its Loop projects. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/b1mdcE9

Why Tesla's stock is still defying gravity

Investors have quickly turned on companies like Netflix that were growing fast during the recovery from the pandemic but are now sputtering. Yet Tesla, which skeptics have long said is overvalued based on rosy projections for the future, is experiencing a much softer landing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1NfwnZI

DeSantis vs. Disney: Homophobia and hate are beneath the surface of high-minded, right-wing talking points

A version of this article first appeared in the "Reliable Sources" newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. The Walt Disney Company, a longtime engine of Florida's economy, now finds itself in a disorienting position: Enemy of Florida's governor Ron DeSantis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MnRAZ6z

French election could be a bigger shock to markets than Brexit or Trump

French voters are expected to hand Emmanuel Macron five more years in office on Sunday, favoring the president over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen after a strong showing in a fiery debate. But investors remain on edge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4W2gfvX

Macron vs. Le Pen: The French presidential election runoff explained

It's Macron vs. Le Pen, round two. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ohjl0TK

Unusual airlines that really existed

In the late 1970s, the US government deregulated the airline industry, removing federal control over fares, routes and the entry of new airlines into the market. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/8a7Jt6m

Taiwan investigates local TV network after it aired false reports of Chinese invasion

The Taiwanese government is investigating a local TV news station after it aired alarming false reports of a Chinese invasion against the self-ruled island. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xOrfcDC

This measure of German inflation just hit its highest level since 1949

The price of goods leaving German factories has passed an eye-watering milestone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/OWDKkMn

This controversial rule is ruining Hong Kong's status as an aviation hub

Hong Kong's Covid-19 curbs are continuing to severely limit travel into the city, with only one flight from outside the Asia Pacific region landing on Tuesday and Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/24hgFnP

Her train broke down. Her phone died. And then she met her future husband

For 33-year-old Sarah Richard, life has long revolved around scuba diving. As the founder of Girls that Scuba, billed as the world's largest scuba community for women, she traveled nonstop to host dive trips and events before the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7lxLp84

Gird yourselves. The summer of travel chaos just got more chaotic

Temperatures are rising, Covid cases are falling, restrictions are dropping away in the blink of an eye and summer vacations are so close you can smell the sunscreen. But getting away this year won't be easy or relaxing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1xkeGzU

Boxer Amir Khan says he was robbed at gunpoint in London

Boxer Amir Khan says was he robbed at gunpoint on Monday while he was out in London with wife Faryal Makhdoom. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NWvAbar

NASA's next moon rocket gets final repairs ahead of mission launch

The Artemis I mega moon rocket will undergo some tweaks before NASA's next attempt at a crucial prelaunch test. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/x1hbnFo

Remote island ramps up defenses as tensions rise between Japan and China

On most days, fisherman Kazushi Kinjo leaves port on the Japanese island of Yonaguni to catch deep sea red snapper in waters to the north. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZNLtv02

Analysis: Shanghai reports first official Covid deaths since weeks-long lockdown imposed

Shanghai reported three Covid-19 deaths Monday, the first officially announced fatalities from a raging Omicron outbreak that has infected hundreds of thousands of people despite a government-enforced city-wide lockdown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/uiL9XdH

Traveler told TSA he had 'no idea' a sword was hidden in his cane

Easter Saturday: It's that sweet lull between the weekend travel crowds. If you're celebrating, we wish you a happy holiday season. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6YqEL7W

Two of India's biggest celebrities tie the knot

Two of Bollywood's biggest stars, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, tied the knot in Mumbai on Thursday in an intimate ceremony attended by some of the greats of Indian cinema. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/I5TDfbx

Tunisia seeks to limit damage after ship carrying up to 1,000 tons of fuel sinks

Tunisia will work with other countries that have offered to help it to prevent environmental damage after a merchant ship carrying up to 1,000 tons of oil sank in Tunisian waters, the defense ministry said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KFf4nRe

His great-grandfather survived the Holocaust. Now this Jewish man is paying it forward to Ukrainian refugees

Jan Gebert handed his apartment keys to the family he had just met. The Ukrainian mother wanted to pay. No, insisted Gebert, this is free. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LQ8vMdE

Opinion: Slain journalist James Foley's mother is grateful justice prevailed

On Thursday, El Shafee Elsheikh was convicted by a jury in Virginia of eight charges of assisting in the kidnappings and deaths of four American journalists and aid workers in Syria. Elsheikh, who was stripped of his British citizenship four year ago, was a member of the notorious group of sadistic ISIS members known as "the Beatles" because of their distinctive London accents. Elsheikh, 33, now faces a life sentence. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/FiJkKrS

China is sending its most advanced fighter jet to patrol disputed seas

China has begun sending its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and South China Seas, Chinese state media has reported. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YZusNvX

UK, US health officials investigating cases of severe hepatitis with unknown causes in children

A slew of acute hepatitis cases among children in the US and UK have public health officials searching for the cause. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/b4F5yvK

Kids of the Kremlin enjoyed luxurious lives in Western Europe and US while parents rail against the West

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Analysis: Harry and Meghan's surprise visit gives royals a chance to clear the air

One of the most anticipated family get-togethers in recent royal history took place this week -- and it was kept entirely under wraps. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bXfQA3S

Elon Musk says his offer to buy Twitter is about 'the future of civilization,' not making money

Elon Musk defended his offer to purchase Twitter on Thursday, saying during an on-stage interview at the TED conference that he sees the acquisition as nothing less than a turning point for civilization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/f7gzuY5

Amazon is adding a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge

Amazon said Wednesday that for the first time in company history it will charge sellers a 5% fuel and inflation surcharge. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pfmq6o4

World's top oil trader will stop buying Russian crude

Vitol Group, the world's top independent oil merchant, will stop trading Russian crude oil and products by the end of the year, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QbusxCm

Hundreds mourn Palestinian boy killed by Israeli forces as both sides report violence across the West Bank

A 14-year-old Palestinian boy was shot dead by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank village of Husan, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, amid a series of violent incidents and clashes across the territory overnight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/CpVYSNQ

New Zealand court grants China's extradition request for murder suspect in landmark case

New Zealand's top court ruled Wednesday that a murder suspect can be extradited to China to face trial in a landmark decision following a more than decade-long legal battle. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LWASmsd

Amazon warehouse injury rate last year was more than twice the rate of other warehouses

The rate of serious injuries at Amazon warehouses in the United States is more than twice as high as those at other, non-Amazon warehouses, according to a new study that examines injury data supplied to the federal agency that oversees workplace safety. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TdYQPgr

Germany faces $240 billion hit if Russian gas is cut off

Germany would plunge into a deep recession if its supply of Russian gas was suddenly shut off, the country's top forecasters warned on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Et71eT6

Boeing loses more than 90 jet orders due to war in Ukraine

Boeing is likely to lose about 90 jet orders due to "geopolitical issues" related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the company said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/7EUScHW

As violence spikes, the killing of an unarmed Palestinian mother highlights awful toll of occupation

In the well-appointed house in the West Bank village of Husan, members of Ghada Sabateen's family welcomed a stream of mourners with bleary eyes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XYhfDRC

Heavy rains and flooding in South Africa kill 59

Heavy rains and floods have battered the eastern coast of South Africa, killing at least 59 people, damaging roads and destroying houses, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay at home. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/uc6bB7L

Who is Pakistan's new Prime Minister? Steel dynasty scion Shehbaz Sharif inherits an ailing economy amid political turmoil

Pakistan's new leader Shehbaz Sharif called for "unity" and vowed to repair the country's damaged economy after he was sworn in as Prime Minister Monday following the ouster of Imran Khan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zZCgpAn

Australian man charged with more than 400 sexual offenses against children

A man in Western Australia has been charged with more than 400 sexual offenses against children in what police are calling one of the most significant child abuse investigations in the state's history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/wEUinGR

It's been a bad day for Boris Johnson, but he could still ride out the Partygate scandal

It's been said many times in the last three years, but this could be the worst day of Boris Johnson's political life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/raJtP6Z

Did US inflation peak in March? Americans are concerned

Americans have been living with soaring prices for months. New inflation data set to be released Tuesday is expected to show that March marked yet another multi-decade high. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vC2rxEw

Elon Musk is a wild card who could make life difficult for Twitter's new CEO

In the last two years, Twitter has dealt with an activist investor, an egocentric figure with tens of millions of followers pushing the limits on its platform and an eccentric billionaire leader attempting to improve the product while juggling multiple companies. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/i90urja

Soaring food and fuel prices are tipping countries over the edge

When people took to the streets in Egypt in 2011, protesters chanted about freedom and social justice — but also bread. The cost of pantry staples had jumped because of the skyrocketing price of goods like wheat, stoking fury with President Hosni Mubarak. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AmCydPi

Central Asia and Eastern Europe's economies will be hit hard by the war in Ukraine

Ukraine could lose almost half of its economy this year as a result of Russia's invasion, according to the World Bank. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Usap89P

Indonesia passes landmark sexual violence bill, overcoming conservative opposition

Indonesia's parliament passed on Tuesday a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence, aimed at providing a legal framework for victims to secure justice in a country where sexual abuse has often been regarded as a private matter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/31vVDeL

Bad news for banks: Rates are rising fast

The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes should boost lending profits for major financial firms. Now, the big banks will have the chance to prove to investors that they can thrive if rates continue to climb. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/azmW8gA

What jobs crisis? Top Chinese regulator says tech is booming

One of the regulators behind China's dramatic crackdown on private enterprise has tried to quell growing concerns about the impact on employment, saying the country's biggest tech companies have added nearly 80,000 jobs since July and are "full of confidence." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/B6N7aso

Child care is expensive everywhere. But this country tops the list

Having children is expensive, no matter where in the world you live. But, while America finds itself in the middle of the cost scale, China has become one of the priciest places to raise kids. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dVqjrw4

Why you'll never hear 'you're welcome' from a Chick-fil-A worker

No one has ever confused the service at fast food joints for luxury hotels. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/V07BGMm

He bought a cruise ship on Craigslist. Here's what happened next

It's not every day that you spot a cruise ship for sale on Craigslist. So Chris Willson was immediately intrigued when he stumbled across a 293-foot vessel listed on the classified advertisements website back in 2008. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/407ANSQ

Pakistan's parliament votes in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as PM

Pakistan's lawmakers voted in opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new Prime Minister on Monday, after Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote over allegations of poor governance. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9p04nBe

Baby pademelon born at Chester Zoo

A baby dusky pademelon has finally been spotted at the Chester Zoo. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4jKprXm

Macron and Le Pen on track to advance to French presidential runoff, data shows

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen appear to be the leading candidates in the first round of the French presidential elections, an analysis of early results shows, setting up a rematch of the 2017 contest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qWdGjwQ

Three deaths in separate incidents highlight sky-high tensions in Israel, West Bank

Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian women in separate incidents in the West Bank on Sunday, further heightening tensions between Israelis and Palestinians after weeks of deadly attacks. In a third incident, a Jewish man was shot dead in Israel after allegedly trying to steal a gun being carried by a soldier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bf4jrcW

How Marine Le Pen has changed since losing the 2017 presidential election

France's presidential runoff will likely see Emmanuel Macron face off against Marine Le Pen for a second election in a row, but the woman challenging France's current leader is hardly the same candidate that lost by nearly two votes to one in 2017. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/SpCXfc1

Australian leader sets general election for May 21

Australia will hold its general election on May 21, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Sunday, launching a six-week campaign period, where voter concern over issues like the cost of living and climate change are expected to take center stage. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Q6F94hN

A no brainer if you're looking for a one-card wallet

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Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, prompted by Russian war in Ukraine

Finland and Sweden could soon join NATO, moves that would likely infuriate Moscow and that officials say would further underscore Russia's strategic error in invading Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lSo8RW4

Opinion: The world is on the brink of a food shortage. Here's what the US government and businesses can do to help

How does a war on the other side of the world impact US consumers at home? In the case of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's felt at the dinner table: Yes, the war will likely be the main topic of dinner conversation, but it will also make the food on the table a lot more expensive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gmtqBMy

Holocaust survivor, Presidential Medal of Freedom winner Gerda Weissmann Klein dies at 97

Holocaust survivor and Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, Gerda Weissmann Klein, died April 3, her son Jim Klein confirmed to CNN. She was 97. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YxUP9ks

How lab-grown sushi could help tackle overfishing

Smoked, poached, grilled, pan-seared, and even raw: salmon is as versatile as it is popular -- and has become the world's largest single fish commodity by value. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6xaL5vV

Eccentric Japanese billionaire now betting that 'emotional' robots can heal your heart

Nearly two years before Japanese fashion titan Yusaku Maezawa embarked on his recent tourist visit to the International Space Station, he made global headlines for launching a worldwide search for a "life partner" to go to the moon with him. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/oVmuZAa

Russia's Rusal calls for an investigation into Bucha 'crime'

Russian metals company Rusal has called for an investigation into the killing of civilians in Bucha, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kiev. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PKrXIYS

How a political shakeup in Yemen risks prolonging its war

Yemen's exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi ceded power to a presidential council on Thursday in a shock move supported by Hadi's main backer Saudi Arabia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/q7jfuzt

Opinion: Why Xi can't quit zero-Covid

Those hoping China relaxes its zero-Covid policy would have been deeply disappointed with Vice Premier Sun Chunlan's loud and clear signal that an end was nowhere near in sight, during a visit to virus hotspot Shanghai last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZhpKci9

China and the West have two very different approaches to Omicron

China is grappling to get a surge in Covid-19 cases under control, after the BA.2 variant caused the country's worst infection rates since the virus was first discovered in Wuhan more than two years ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fLEcvZw

Israel's coalition government loses its majority as right-wing lawmaker quits

Israel's government was dealt a major blow on Wednesday when coalition chairwoman Idit Silman resigned, depriving the government of its majority. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/th06CYU

There's no end in sight for China's Covid lockdowns. Here's what you need to know

Millions of people across China's locked-down financial hub of Shanghai have been desperately seeking medical care and basic supplies like food. Parents have been forcibly separated from young children infected with Covid-19. And public anger is mounting, with no end in sight as China clamps down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4WOTk1M

Australia approves $2.6 billion missiles upgrade to counter assertive China

Australia will spend $2.6 billion (3.5 billion Australian dollars) to upgrade its defensive missiles as the security environment in the Asia-Pacific region becomes more challenging due to China's assertiveness, the country's defense minister said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/q2urQyR

France's presidential election race is tighter than expected. Here's what you need to know

At the start of 2022, France's upcoming presidential election looked set to be one of the country's most watched political races in decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/tNkSR8b

First ICC trial addressing Darfur war crimes gets underway

An alleged Janjaweed militia leader on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity at the first ever trial at the International Criminal Court dealing with Sudan's Darfur conflict of nearly two decades ago. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zPVm7Uh

Indonesia court sentences Islamic school teacher to death for raping 13 students

An Indonesian court handed down a death sentence on Monday to a teacher for raping 13 girls at an Islamic school, upholding an appeal by prosecutors for the death penalty after he had initially received a sentence of life in prison. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6IuOwt9

Asia faces three big economic shocks: War in Ukraine, China and the Fed

The World Bank said on Tuesday that countries in Asia may have to deal with three major economic shocks this year — the war in Ukraine, a sharp slowdown in China, and rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/uhIZNg4

Why this city is the world capital of breakfasts

Hours before the sun rises over Van, a city in the far east of Turkey fringed by rolling hillsides and a spectacular lake, preparations are already well underway for the most important meal of the day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LVzotlv

Pakistan's Imran Khan is fighting to hold on to power. Here's what happens next

Pakistan is in political turmoil as the South Asian country awaits a key court ruling that will decide whether embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan's plan for an early election can go ahead. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/HDrMc9W

UK government will sell public service broadcaster Channel 4

The British government has decided to sell Channel 4, the publicly-owned but commercially funded broadcaster founded nearly 40 years ago as an edgy alternative to the BBC and ITV, the company said on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Tsik1gZ

India's Gautam Adani joins Elon Musk and Warren Buffett in the centibillionaires club

India's Gautam Adani has joined what is probably the most elite club in the world. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TWzbZlJ

Coke's latest flavor is here. And it's a weird one

Coke's recent foray into bold new flavors has its latest entry, and it's a doozy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/buDHlYU

Sri Lanka ministers resign as protests erupt over economic crisis

A string of cabinet ministers and the central bank governor have resigned in Sri Lanka, as protesters in the capital defy curfew orders amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/uriemzy

Embattled Hong Kong leader will not seek second term

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, who has faced a tumultuous five-year term defined by political upheaval and Covid-19, will not seek to extend her time in office, she confirmed Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dkqDPxU

Miniature manuscript by Charlotte Brontë to go on sale for $1.25 million

A miniature unpublished manuscript written by Charlotte Brontë when she was 13 years old will go on sale for $1.25 million at a New York City book fair later this month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/E7S8CcN

A no brainer if you're looking for a one-card wallet

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Multiple people were killed, including several children, after floods and landslides in Brazil

Multiple people, including several children, were killed after days of heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides in the southeastern Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, officials told affiliate CNN Brazil on Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/FPJmp76

Machu Picchu has been called the wrong name for over 100 years. Historians reveal its true name

Some mistakes are hard to shake. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/psLxXVB

The people cold calling to chip away at Russia's digital iron curtain

Marija Stonyte picks up her phone and anxiously dials in a number. After a couple of rings, a woman picks up. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PuXNFJr

Opinion: The Taliban should release its other detainees

On Friday, 27-year-old Safi Rauf, an Afghan-American who had been held captive by the Taliban since mid-December, was released. Rauf, a US Navy reservist, was providing humanitarian aid through Human First Coalition, an organization he founded to help evacuate Americans and at-risk Afghans from Afghanistan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lTNaKcX

Hector arrives promptly at 3pm. But Hector isn't a person

As March came to an end, so, too, did Hector. At least until warmer, more favorable weather returns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Zhy095n

World Cup draw: Teams discover Qatar 2022 groups

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Food aid convoy enters Tigray for the first time in months, World Food Program says

Trucks carrying food aid have entered Tigray in northern Ethiopia for the first time since mid-December, according to a tweet from the United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/GOZT9Kc

No one wanted to cut deals after Russia invaded Ukraine

The US stock market just logged its most tumultuous quarter since the start of the pandemic, as rising inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine spooked investors and encouraged companies to think twice about pursuing mergers or Wall Street debuts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1uWON8Z

The Toyota GR Corolla is a mean-looking high-performance hatchback

The Toyota Corolla became world's best-selling car mostly because it's inexpensive, efficient and practical. Exciting? Maybe not that. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MagQKcd