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Photos: England wins Euro 2022 over Germany

England won its first ever major women's championship in dramatic fashion, beating Germany 2-1 after extra time in the Euro 2022 final. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/VBAbEYJ

Prince Charles disputes report he brokered £1 million donation from Bin Ladens for his charity

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'Appalling' videos alleged to show Russian soldiers castrating a Ukrainian soldier

Videos alleged to show Russian soldiers castrating and killing a bound and gagged Ukrainian soldier are circulating on social media, drawing an accusation of potential war crimes from the United Nations and prompting a Ukrainian investigation into possible torture. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/E6nDhur

Mykolaiv in Ukraine hit with heavy shelling as Putin threatens 'lightning speed' response to interference

The southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv came under intense shelling in the early morning hours on Sunday, according to officials there, as Russian President Vladimir Putin used his nation's Navy Day to issue more militaristic threats to anyone undermining Russia's "sovereignty and freedom." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ykwnBga

Iran flash flooding and mudslides leave at least 69 people dead

At least 69 people have been killed in flooding and landslides that hit cities across Iran, Iran's Crisis Management Organization said on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/DjZUV8p

Turkey's leader has unfinished business in Syria. What is he waiting for?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to launch yet another military incursion into northeast Syria. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/wcd9YUO

Cold showers and no lights: How one German city is fighting Russia's energy battle

The German city of Hanover has banned hot water in public buildings and has introduced measures to reduce heating and energy usage as Europe faces a potential natural gas crisis this winter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/or4VIQv

Analysis: Brexit badly needs fixing, but no Conservative is brave enough to say it

There's one thing that the two candidates locked in a bad-tempered battle to be Britain's next prime minister agree on: Brexit is nothing to do with any of the woes facing the UK right now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mgacElF

Their job is saving lives. But can these Argentinian doctors revive a whole Italian village?

When dozens of towns across Italy started selling crumbling buildings for the cost of an espresso, people from all over the world were prompted to grab a slice of the action -- and for many different reasons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TA69VOX

Swimwear has undergone a radical redesign

When bombshell "Baywatch"-era one-pieces and teeny bikinis reigned in the 1990s, relief for many women came in the form of the tankini -- a tank-top silhouette that offered more coverage than most two-pieces, but could still be modest, sporty or sexy. It was one of the few innovations at a time when women's swim styles only catered to few body types and style preferences -- and even got the stamp of approval on Sports Illustrated's 1990 Swimsuit Issue cover. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zeNZwRs

Artist Damien Hirst to burn thousands of paintings for new project

It was a project always destined to go up in a puff of smoke, at least part of it. And now British artist Damien Hirst has announced he will burn thousands of his paintings at his London gallery as part of his year-long NFT project, baldly titled "The Currency." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/yAaq0DS
Leopard seals live almost exclusively in the Antarctic, where penguins are their main prey. But in the San Rafael lagoon, there are no penguins. One expert suspects they're hunting fish scattered by the impact on falling ice. "Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Q0n8BjS

British environmental scientist and creator of the Gaia theory James Lovelock dies at 103

James Lovelock, the British environmental scientist and creator of the Gaia theory, which hypothesizes Earth acts as a single living organism, has died at the age of 103. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1NRuLyz

Mali military says 15 soldiers, three civilians killed in separate 'terrorist' attacks

Scores of attackers were killed in Mali on Wednesday, after the country's military pushed back on three separate "terrorist attacks" on towns and military outposts that left at least a dozen Malian soldiers and three civilians dead, Mali's armed forces said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Z9wBoqz

The 'Hustler-in-Chief' or the veteran 'Baba' politician, who will be Kenya's next president?

On August 9, Kenyans head to the polls and with soaring food and fuel prices, high unemployment and post-pandemic stagnation, a change in leadership could not come at a more critical time for East Africa's largest economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LEc05ol

Nicaraguan opposition leader Suazo sentenced to 10 years in prison

Nicaraguan opposition leader Yubrank Suazo, who participated in protests against the government of President Daniel Ortega in 2018, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights (CENIDH) said Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/I8NdQkj

The ocean phenomenon that's bringing sharks closer to shore

Several shark bite injuries and a spate of sightings of the marine predators off the Northeast coast of the United States have rattled summer beachgoers. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/RbYHD1J
Ivan Mishchenko is one of many farmers in Ukraine facing financial ruin after his farm was destroyed by Russian shelling. Despite the devastation and dangers of working on his field littered with landmines he vows to stay in the country to rebuild his business. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/8CNOFWR

Instagram has a Kardashian problem

Tati Bruening was once the textbook example of an Instagram user. Since the pandemic, she has been building her career as a photographer on the platform and attracted hundreds of thousands of followers in the process. But recently, her relationship with Instagram started to change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WkZCbIs

Say goodbye to your favorite Italian beach break

It's the Italian dream: sprawling on one of the Mediterranean's best beaches, drink in hand, moving only to eat some freshly caught fish or pick up another glass of local wine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1WuRqz0

'Black widow' is heaviest neutron star after devouring its stellar companion

Astronomers have spied the heaviest neutron star to date 3,000 light-years away from Earth. The "black widow," a dense, collapsed star that's devouring its stellar companion, also spins 707 times per second, which also makes it one of the fastest spinning neutron stars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gf8svwa

Oil permits up for auction in Congo's Virunga park, putting endangered gorillas at risk

Despite growing pleas from climate change activists, the Democratic Republic of Congo says it is moving forward with its plans to auction off a vast majority of oil and gas drilling blocks located in the country's rainforest and peatland. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PZYtbEx

7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines, impact felt in Manila

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lQpAGs0

Asia on high alert for monkeypox as cases reported from India to Japan

Countries across Asia are on high alert for monkeypox, screening travelers and scrambling teams of medics, as they report their first cases of the virus, now identified as a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/EgnAoZx

Dozens dead after drinking bootleg alcohol in western India

At least 36 people have died and about 50 others have been hospitalized in western India after drinking contaminated alcohol, according to police. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Is4jFvw
Pope Francis was elected in 2013 after Benedict XVI retired. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9EYGnSX

The UK's hottest day destroyed their homes. They fear it's a sign of worse ahead

The sweltering heat did little to stop 53-year-old Eileen Hilton from topping up her tan last Tuesday as the UK recorded its highest temperature in history. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nxVyprg

23 of the world's best hiking trails

From a multi-day trek tracing the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic clamber in the Argentinian Lake District, there are thousands of incredible trails that allow us to get up close to nature. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JOsrg3M

Boom unveils new design for supersonic jet

It's been almost 20 years since Concorde flew for the final time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/FdTEXfc

UK to host next year's Eurovision on behalf of Ukraine

The United Kingdom will host next year's Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine, organizers the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC confirmed on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Mo7fzAq

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins his first Tour de France title

Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard won his first Tour de France title in Paris on the famed Champs-Élysées Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KUR6Pfo

Pakistan's largest city battered by torrential rain as climate crisis makes weather more unpredictable

Public services in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, have been suspended and businesses are being urged to close, as torrential rains cause deadly flash flooding and infrastructure damage, leaving at least 15 dead since Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/maTor76

China issues highest heat alert for almost 70 cities in second heatwave this month

Severe heat warnings were issued for almost 70 Chinese cities, where temperatures were expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) Monday, according to the China Meteorological Administration. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/A4Bik6e

China says Xi Jinping and other leaders have been given domestic Covid-19 vaccines, amid public concern over safety

Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders in the country have been given domestic Covid-19 vaccines, the ruling Communist party said in a rare disclosure aimed at stimulating China's booster program. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/SRXfbkQ

Two vie to replace Boris Johnson. Neither has 'a true plan' to fix Britain's ailing economy

The two candidates jostling to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom are making big promises about rescuing the country's economy. It won't be an easy task. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/InLDeSB

WHO declares monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bUG2oc6

Brexit blamed for delays as British truckers and travelers face gridlock at Dover

Brexit has contributed to travelers being stuck in gridlock at the start of the summer holidays at the port of Dover, French and UK officials have said, as a war of words escalates between the two countries over hours-long delays at the border. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bzy5jOl

The head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service doubts Iran wants a nuclear deal

The head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service said Thursday he doesn't believe Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants to reach a nuclear deal as hope fades that an agreement can be reached. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gqiKwNH

Sadio Mané and Asisat Oshoala win African Player of the Year awards

Senegal's Sadio Mané and Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala were crowned African Footballers of the Year -- both scoring consecutive wins at the awards, which were held in Rabat, Morocco. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/VCdm1ew

Look of the week: Brad Pitt's breezy linen skirt

This week, many of us have been dealing with the record-breaking temperatures beating down across Europe and parts of America. While the worrying heat may have you wishing you could draw the blinds, crank up the fan and lay as still as possible, there are jobs to work and paychecks to earn, and that's Brad Pitt's reality too. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/n05zuv7
Fatmata Binta, the first African chef to win the Basque Culinary World Prize, takes CNN into the kitchen as she prepares a meal for her Dine on a Mat culinary experience. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5ps1rEM

A380 superjumbo to test experimental open fan engine

Take a closer look at the plane on the top of this story. Notice anything different about one of its engines? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/D52ABSL

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigns as coalition collapses

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi submitted his resignation to President Sergio Mattarella on Thursday after several key parties in his coalition boycotted a confidence vote in the government Wednesday night. The move plunges the European Union's third-largest economy into fresh political turmoil. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kaxmC8K

Eerie abandoned passenger plane sits on Red Sea floor

Coming across this unexpected shape on the seabed is enough to take your breath away -- so it's a good job you'd probably have a tankful of breaths strapped to your back. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dMzqBhm
Despite numerous attempts by Mauritania's government to destroy slavery, it continues to thrive. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/t3zO6dh

The climate crisis is driving heat waves and wildfires. Here's how

Brutal heat waves are gripping Europe and the US, and are forecast to dump searing temperatures on China for weeks. The heat, and the wildfires that come with it, is part of a global pattern of rising temperatures attributed to human activity. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/hgeBfi9
As Europe sees record-high temperatures, fire services across the continent are fighting to control huge wildfires in various countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gGNUXMl

NASA targets late summer launch for Artemis mega moon rocket

The mega Artemis I rocket may be launching on its trip to the moon on August 29, September 2 or September 5, according to NASA officials. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0TjeyYL

The world's 'most fuel efficient' commercial airplane wants to make flying cheaper

Otto Aviation says its aircraft is the "most fuel efficient" commercial aircraft in existence. The company announced it will soon be powered by hydrogen and offer "cheaper" travel for distances up to 1,000 miles. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MlYmBtA
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Europe plans to force countries to ration gas as Russia weaponizes energy

The European Union has unveiled its emergency gas rationing plan — a day before it fears Russia could drastically cut the flow of natural gas to the continent. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/M7whGXQ

Sri Lankan Parliament elects Ranil Wickremesinghe as President

Sri Lankan lawmakers on Wednesday elected former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as President of the crisis-hit South Asian country, in a move likely to anger protesters who have been demanding his removal from office for weeks. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/sP6xr5z

US Navy destroyer enters Chinese-claimed waters for third time in a week

A US Navy warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the third time in a week the vessel has entered waters claimed by China, heightening tensions between Washington and Beijing. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pkZT427

UK smashes its hottest-day record, 100 million Americans under alerts in global heat emergency

Heat waves across multiple continents have dashed records, threatened public health and bucked infrastructure, in what scientists say are signs of the climate crisis' impact on day-to-day weather. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/uB80xHn

Europe braces for a potential gas crisis as historic heatwave boosts demand

Europe is bracing for the potential of a full-blown gas crisis later this week just as an historic heatwave has hiked demand for energy to help cool the continent's homes and businesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/EmhjcPv

Farmers around the world are struggling. Your pee could help

Synthetic fertilizers are at record costs globally. An organization in Brattleboro, Vermont, has a surprising solution. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Qnxo3hE

UK workers suffer their biggest pay drop in two decades as inflation bites

Workers in the United Kingdom are struggling with the biggest drop in pay in more than two decades, as surging food and energy prices take a giant bite out of wages. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/X5OpeVN

Products on the shelves getting smaller? You can blame 'shrinkflation'

CNN Business correspondent Alison Kosik explains how manufacturers make small changes to products but keep them at the same price. The process called "shrinkflation" usually happens when companies are trying compensate for high costs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/4kh1GFN
Months of Russian shelling in the Saltivka neighborhood of Kharkiv has caused widespread damage, with numerous buildings and a school hit, according to Reuters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zkgs7da
After months of military buildup and brinkmanship, Russia launched an unprecedented assault on Ukraine in late February. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/PnJCSoz
As Europe reaches record temperatures, fire services across the continent are fighting to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Portugal and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring heat that scientists say is consistent with climate change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LN6ApDM

For hundreds of years, this bronze mirror had a secret hiding in plain sight

Amid the thousands of treasures in the Cincinnati Art Museum's East Asian art collection, a small bronze mirror dating back to the 15th or 16th century always seemed rather unremarkable. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Ecp15Tb

Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind another painting

A hidden self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh has been discovered behind one of his paintings, covered by layers of glue and cardboard for more than a century. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KZ4yx09

'It was a little crazy': Psy on 'Gangnam Style', 10 years on

The early 2010s were an era of instant hits. From the "Harlem Shake" to "Party Rock Anthem", digital platforms ushered in a new era of publicity -- and virality. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pziS7UG

Greener pastures: Can ancient eco-engineering help fix our degraded landscapes?

Bunds, a low-tech geoengineering solution, are being used to fix myriad environmental issues. Out of these small mounds, could mighty ecosystems grow? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/VWUJAQ6

China once saw Europe as a counter to US power. Now ties are at an abysmal low

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping made his first state visit to Europe in 2014, he set out to herald a new era of cooperation in a multi-country tour, which the European Parliament President at the time called "a welcome signal of the importance that the new Chinese leader attaches to a strengthened EU-China partnership." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AkOsD96

India hits 2 billion Covid-19 vaccinations as infections hit four-month high

The Indian government's Covid-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion on Sunday, with booster doses underway for all adults, as daily infections hit a four-month high, official data showed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ypleANV

Europe battles wildfires in intense heat

Authorities across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, with hundreds of deaths blamed on soaring temperatures that scientists say are consistent with climate change. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/hja8J0N

Ukrainian army resists Russian advances in key region in bloody battle for control

The Ukrainian military rebuffed Russian advances in Donetsk over the weekend, as the bloody battle for control in the eastern Donbas region grinds on. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qrklSWp

Filipinos are buying books to preserve the truth about the Marcos regime

Filipinos living abroad are snapping up books about the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, not just to read about history but to preserve it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1OXFtyp

A hypothetical weather forecast for 2050 is coming true next week

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Mexico detains drug lord wanted by US as 14 killed in Black Hawk helicopter crash

A notorious drug lord on the FBI's 10 most wanted list has been detained by the Mexican Navy, a Navy source told CNN on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rD1aEw4

Russians have visited Iran at least twice in last month to examine weapons-capable drones

A Russian delegation has visited an airfield in central Iran at least twice in the last month to examine weapons-capable drones, according to national security adviser Jake Sullivan and satellite imagery obtained exclusively by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rECNsgy

New 'Lord of the Rings' show reveals world from another age

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" trailer shows off Amazon Prime's $465 million dollar series that will stream on its platform this September. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/aIVc1B3

Chinese homebuyers refuse to pay mortgages on unfinished apartments

China's real estate crisis is escalating, raising concerns about growing risks in the banking system. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1mP6ZAO

Man Utd signs Eriksen a year after cardiac arrest

Christian Eriksen has signed a three-year deal with Manchester United, just over 12 months after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/s28XRTd

German ex-soldier sentenced for far-right plot

One of postwar Germany's most publicized terrorism trials concluded Friday as a former German soldier was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for plotting a far-right attack on senior politicians while posing as a Syrian refugee. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/WvpjSqP

Inside one of the world's great soccer talent factories

In the past three seasons, Portuguese giant Benfica has generated more than $200 million from the sale of just two players that came through the club's academy: João Félix and Rúben Dias. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/celhIEs

Canada national soccer teams call for investigation

Canada's women's and men's national soccer teams have called on Sport Canada, a branch of the country's federal government, to investigate the sport's national governing body following serious allegations about the way decisions are made within the organization. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Suw6TsY

Average rent in Manhattan jumps to a record $5,000 a month

Rent continued to skyrocket to new record highs in Manhattan last month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bqXErYf

French resorts grapple with big crowds, staff shortages

With tourists flocking to France for summer vacations, CNN's Jim Bittermann finds some iconic destinations looking very different after the pandemic. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/0zbZ6I5

Eurostar CEO: 'Very quick' ramp-up in travel demand

As the travel industry struggles to attract workers for the summer rush, Eurostar CEO Jacques Damas says a "family" atmosphere is the key to keeping hold of staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/SbHaCnR

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves Maldives for Singapore after fleeing crisis back home

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled Maldives on board a flight for Singapore, a high-ranking security source in Colombo told CNN, as anger grows in his home country over his refusal to formally resign. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/h2EQfNV

Brittney Griner to make another court appearance at a hearing in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is expected to make another court appearance Thursday, a week after she pleaded guilty to drug charges at a Russian court near Moscow. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/sjCAc2n

Spain to make some train journeys free from September

Public transport prices on state-owned service across Spain have already been slashed in half in response to rapidly rising energy and inflation rates. Now the government has announced further 100% discounts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5DjtwfQ

Boeing delivers a 737 Max to an airline that suffered a fatal crash of the plane

Ethiopian Airlines took delivery of a 737 Max from Boeing in June, the aircraft maker disclosed Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/FBptZfW

GrabMaps: Singapore super app unveils new technology

After two years of strict Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore, tech giant Grab has unveiled new technology. Will Ripley reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ROqlJYP

Starbucks to close 16 stores citing personal safety concerns

Starbucks is planning to close 16 locations across various cities, citing safety concerns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vA8aUbt

First on CNN: BTS is coming to Disney in a major streaming deal

Disney is bringing BTS to its streaming services, adding the world's biggest band to its roster of digital stars. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/hfpZ0Cm

Gap Inc CEO Sonia Syngal to step down

Gap Inc said on Monday that Chief Executive Officer Sonia Syngal would step down. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xEOZWBu

Peloton will stop making its own bikes

Peloton will stop making its own bikes and treadmills, a drastic change for the struggling company aimed at cutting costs and ensuring its ability to remain afloat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/HlEDOU3

The complete Elon Musk-Twitter blowup ... in two minutes

Editor's Note: This story is part of CNN Business' Nightcap newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free, here. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/11/business/nightcap-elon-musk-twitter-china-protest/index.html

Nobody likes self-checkout. Here's why it's everywhere

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Aboriginal flag to permanently replace state flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Australia's Aboriginal flag will replace the New South Wales state flag on Sydney Harbour Bridge, after officials scrapped a 25 million Australian dollar ($17 million) scheme that would have accommodated both. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LKzgtTD

A photographer cataloged all 12,795 items in her house. This is what she found

After going through a divorce and moving home for the 11th time, Barbara Iweins decided to take stock of her life -- and everything in it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nevOHCD

North Korea is making a fortune with high-tech crypto thefts

Devin, the founder of a cryptocurrency startup based in San Francisco, woke up one day in February to the most bizarre phone call of his life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/v8LuxBi

Charles Leclerc outduels Max Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix, thrusts himself back into championship race

Charles Leclerc outdueled Max Verstappen to win the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday and thrust himself back into the Formula One driver's championship race. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/jLVk28I

Elena Rybakina wins Wimbledon women's singles title, her first grand slam and first for Kazakhstan

Elena Rybakina won the women's singles final Wimbledon on Saturday, claiming her first grand slam title and the first for Kazakhstan. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qYfSy6E

In Kyiv, Boris Johnson's resignation was met with despair

When Boris Johnson finally announced he would step down as UK Prime Minister on Thursday, after desperately trying to cling onto power despite a historic government rebellion, his decision sparked a sense of relief across Westminster. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qr0EFOu

Filmmaker faces death threats over controversial Hindu goddess poster

A Toronto-based filmmaker says she has received a deluge of death threats and abuse from Hindu nationalists in India after she depicted the goddess Kali smoking a cigarette. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1ktKuZT

'It's getting scary.' How the war in Ukraine plunged this Middle East nation into crisis

There are only a few items in Hanna Ayyad's fridge at any given moment these days. The Cairo street fruit vendor has restricted his family's diet as inflation triggered by the Ukraine war has soared in Egypt.   from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rXkVMoH

Could turbocharging trees help solve the climate crisis?

Hear why start-up Living Carbon believes bioengineering faster-growing trees is one of the better nature-based solutions for sucking more carbon out of the atmosphere. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fGbRc2E

'Thor: Love and Thunder' hopes to jolt a rebounding theater industry

Two years ago, movie theaters were suffering through the pandemic and many in Hollywood wondered if going to the movies would become a thing of the past. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ziJOwHx

Art critic Jerry Saltz on DALL-E 2: 'This is pretty crapola illustration'

AI and DALL-E 2 is cropping up across Twitter feeds, but is it art? New York Magazine's Senior Art Critic Jerry Saltz tells "Nightcap's" Jon Sarlin he believes some AI art has no imagination or creativity. To get the day's business headlines sent directly to your inbox, sign up for the Nightcap newsletter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vPL3crB

Zelensky says Ukraine will not give up territory for peace with Russia

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Israeli and Palestinian leaders speak by phone for the first time in years

Israel's new Prime Minister Yair Lapid and the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held a phone conversation Friday morning, which is believed to be the first such contact between Israeli and Palestinian leaders for five years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/M1CnDLK

Prince Harry wins court victory in lawsuit against Mail on Sunday tabloid

A British high court judge has ruled that an article in The Mail on Sunday about the Duke of Sussex's legal claim against the UK Home Office was defamatory, the PA Media agency reports. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Hf3qKvs

China says India risks scaring away investors with raids on its companies

India risks damaging its reputation among foreign investors with its "frequent investigations" into Chinese companies, Beijing said this week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/R1syQab

Singapore executes two drug traffickers despite pleas for clemency

Singapore on Thursday executed two men for drug trafficking, ignoring pleas for mercy from human rights campaigners who fear "a new wave" of hangings in the Asian city state notorious for its strict drugs laws. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Uz4GbhX

Activists glue themselves to copy of Leonardo's 'The Last Supper'

A group of climate activists who have disrupted major galleries this week to send a message to the UK government have struck again -- this time at the Royal Academy of Art in London. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/teHZTEz

Religious group members charged over alleged murder of 8-year-old girl in Australia

Australian authorities have charged 12 members of a religious group with the alleged murder of an 8-year-old girl, police said in a statement Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fz5mR6w

Ethiopian Prime Minister and rebel group blame each other for apparent civilian massacre

Ethiopian President Abiy Ahmed and rebel group Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are blaming each other's military forces after an unconfirmed number of civilians were killed Monday in the country's Oromia region. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ONU6th4

Huge blow for Boris Johnson as two senior UK government ministers resign

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was dealt a huge and sudden blow on Tuesday when two of his top ministers announced their resignations, saying they could no longer work for a government mired in scandal. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/p6w3jBJ

South Korea bets on nuclear power, restarting construction on two reactors

South Korea, one of the world's most fossil fuel-reliant economies, is re-embracing nuclear energy, with the government announcing Tuesday it will restart construction on two nuclear reactors and extend the life of those already in operation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rKLvmyW

Tesla posts rare drop in sales in second quarter

Covid lockdowns in China resulted in a rare drop in production and sales for Tesla in the second quarter. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/wCJyp0Z

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Magnificent ancient mosaic found near Tel Aviv returns home

An exceptionally well-preserved Roman floor mosaic, showing a rich variety of fish, animals, birds and ships, has returned to the site where it was first found in a Tel Aviv suburb after a decade-long tour of some of the world's top museums. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/DtimZly

$450 million Hong Kong Palace Museum opens with trove of Forbidden City treasures

Beijing's Palace Museum, located in the heart of the Forbidden City, contains the world's largest collection of Chinese art, spanning nearly 5,000 years of history. Now, more than 900 of those treasures are on display at the new Hong Kong Palace Museum -- a "gift" from the central government to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pEmslQX

Paris Fashion Week: Menswear designers turn up the heat for the Spring-Summer 2023 season

The temperamental weather in Paris proved no match for the enthusiasm of fashion editors, celebrities and influencers who braved the strong mid-day sun and the threat of rain to watch the latest menswear collections -- even as many shows took place outdoors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YLFD13f

Two rare studies of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' are going up for auction

Two chalk and pastel studies of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" that once belonged to a 19th-century Dutch king will be up for auction next month. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/quihrcy

Power of African fashion celebrated in landmark exhibition at the V&A

There's a distinct buzz around the Africa Fashion exhibition at London's prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/nzYdR7w

Copenhagen shooting suspect to be detained in psychiatric facility for 24 days

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Pope denies he plans to resign soon

Pope Francis has dismissed reports that he plans to resign in the near future, saying he is on track to visit Canada this month and hopes to be able to go to Moscow and Kyiv as soon as possible after that. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LYXlCcQ

As Korean employees return to the office, so does 'gapjil' workplace harassment

As employees return to the office in South Korea, so does gapjil -- the country's longstanding problem of toxic workplace culture. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AoKT2ux

China calls on Myanmar's junta to hold talks with opponents

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Myanmar's junta leaders to talk to their opponents amid concerns over escalating violence and deteriorating human rights in the Southeast Asian country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/C8GfpdN

Hong Kong said 'miracle' needed to find more survivors from ship sunk in Typhoon Chaba. China just found one

A rescue team from mainland China saved a crew member of a ship that broke in half and sank during Typhoon Chaba in the early hours of Monday morning -- just hours after their counterparts in Hong Kong said a "miracle" would be needed to find any more survivors. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lnTqaS7

In pictures: Deadly shooting at mall in Copenhagen

A shooting at a mall in Copenhagen has left several people dead and at least three hospitalized, local authorities said Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/OA3S1Uj

Palestinians to let US examine bullet that killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The Palestinian Authority will allow US investigators to examine the bullet that killed Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, PA Attorney General Akram Al Khatib announced Saturday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/UaxZ2oG

Opinion: How Russia is feeding another dictatorship thousands of miles away

I am thinking of a man who sang of freedom. His name is Zeyar Thaw. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JQ4fktK

Hong Kong's new leader pledges to shore up city's global business role

Hong Kong's new leader John Lee on Friday vowed to strengthen the city's standing as a global business hub, but he gave no hint of diverging from Beijing's insistence on strict zero-Covid rules. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/JaQn9ux

Analysis: Xi Jinping crushed Hong Kong's opposition. Now he claims handover to China marked 'beginning of true democracy'

Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday claimed "true democracy" began in Hong Kong 25 years ago when China assumed control, as he marked a symbolic anniversary for the city transformed by his political crackdown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NuifDhy