EU bans TikTok from official devices across all three government institutions

The European Parliament on Tuesday banned TikTok from staff devices over cybersecurity concerns, meaning the Chinese video-sharing app is now barred in all three of the EU's main institutions.
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US citizen killed in West Bank as Israeli-Palestinian tensions rise

An Israeli-American citizen was killed in the occupied West Bank as tensions in the region continued to ratchet up after a weekend of violence.
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Opposition parties in Nigeria call for fresh elections as ruling party takes the lead

Nigeria's main opposition parties are calling for fresh elections, describing results currently being announced by electoral body as "heavily doctored and manipulated," in a joint press conference in the capital, Abuja.
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Brexit slammed the UK economy. The new Northern Ireland deal gives it hope

The breakthrough deal on Northern Ireland's trading arrangements heralds a reset in the often thorny relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union — and could be the first step to repairing some of the damage Brexit has done to the UK economy.
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CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Zendaya, Michelle Yeoh and more of the best-dressed stars at the SAG Awards 2023

As Hollywood's biggest names gathered for the 29th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, it soon became clear that they were out to have fun. Sunday evening's red carpet was alive with playful detailing, sparkling sequins and saturated color.
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The incredible train network behind Biden's secret Ukraine journey

It was "Rail Force One" -- the overnight train that took US President Biden on a diplomatic odyssey from Przemyśl Główny in Poland to Kyiv for his historic visit to Ukraine, just before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of the country.
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Netanyahu's crises mount as tens of thousands of Israelis protest across the country

Benjamin Netanyahu has not even been back in power two months, and already he faces unprecedented, multi-faceted challenges on nearly every front.
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Children and women among 63 dead as migrant boat hits rocks near Italy

At least 63 people including an infant, children and several women, died after a wooden boat carrying migrants broke apart on rocks off the coast of Calabria, Italian authorities say.
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One year into Ukraine war, US gas prices are lower. Here's what to expect ahead

For Ukraine, the year since Russia's invasion has been one of widespread death, destruction and displacement, as millions had their lives changed forever. Americans got off easy by comparison, with most feeling the impact of the war only at the gas pump.
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Missing Chinese billionaire CEO assisting authorities in investigation, company says

Missing Chinese CEO Bao Fan is cooperating in an investigation by "certain authorities in the People's Republic of China," his company said in a statement Sunday.
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She's the only woman living on an island of convicted criminals

When Giulia Manca traveled to Pianosa, a former Italian prison island, back in 2011, she was looking forward to a relaxing sunshine break before returning home.
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Dry canals, low rivers and shrunken lakes: Europe braces for severe drought amid winter heatwave

A winter heatwave, record low levels of rain and a startling lack of snow in Europe are pushing rivers, canals and lakes across the continent to alarmingly low levels, with experts warning there could be repeat of last year's severe droughts.
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Two Israelis shot and killed in the West Bank, settler leader says

Two Israelis were shot and killed in the West Bank Sunday, local settler leader Yossi Dagan said, calling it "an extremely serious terrorist attack."
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El Salvador begins transferring thousands to 'mega prison' amid gang crackdown

El Salvador's government moved thousands of suspected gang members to a newly opened "mega prison" on Friday, the latest step in a controversial crackdown on crime that has caused the Central American nation's prison population to soar.
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Armed group has released its last three hostages in Papua New Guinea, says prime minister

A group of hostages being held for ransom by armed criminals in a remote region of Papua New Guinea have all now been freed, the country's Prime Minister James Marape said Sunday.
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India's opposition vows to keep 'raising questions about Adani group' after spokesperson arrested

When dozens of security personnel crowded onto the runway of New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport on Thursday, it was not to capture a terrorist or fleeing criminal mastermind, or even to apprehend an unruly passenger.
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Major new museum in India tackles art world bias and the male gaze

India's long-awaited MAP Museum of Art and Photography, a major new cultural institution in the southern city of Bengaluru, welcomed its first visitors this month, offering a glimpse at a 60,000-item collection that may help reframe the subcontinent's art history.
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CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Anthony Albanese becomes first Australian Prime Minister to take part in Mardi Gras

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first leader of the country to take part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in the event's 45-year history.
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Seven months since he left office, Britain is still reeling from Boris Johnson

Seven months since he announced his resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson's shadow still looms large over the ruling Conservative party.
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Flight from Auckland lands 16 hours later in ... Auckland

It's the stuff of nightmares. You're trying to get somewhere, you've prepped and planned and you're doing your best and yet you end up right back where you started.
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Flight from Auckland lands 16 hours later in ... Auckland

It's the stuff of nightmares. You're trying to get somewhere, you've prepped and planned and you're doing your best and yet you end up right back where you started.
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Isa Soares analyzes the war in Ukraine using maps with Royal United Services Instiitute's Dr. Neil Melvin.
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Israeli incursion shatters lives in ancient Middle Eastern city

The heart of occupied Nablus is one of the most ancient cities in the Middle East. With two churches, 12 mosques and a Samaritan synagogue around densely populated residential areas, the occupied West Bank city's nickname is "Little Damascus" because of the way its architecture, arches and even the local accent and food are reminiscent of those of the Syrian capital.
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Meet the International Legion, a band of foreign fighters bolstering Ukraine's forces

Under a blanket of stars, the only sound in the air is the deep hum of a pick-up truck, its headlights off. Fumes chug into frigid air from the exhaust. Only the taillights reveal the vehicle's outline; the remotest sliver of light could spell disaster this close to the frontline.
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Diesel's Milan Fashion Week show opens against a backdrop of 200,000 condoms

Guests arriving to Diesel's Milan Fashion Week show on Wednesday might have been surprised by the set: a giant mountain of condoms. The Italian brand unveiled its Fall-Winter 2023 collection against a backdrop of over 200,000 Durex boxes, nodding to both sex positivity and a forthcoming collaboration with the contraceptive company.
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Analysis: Feud between Russian warlord and generals goes public

It has to count as one of the strangest PR campaigns in memory: using a pile of corpses to make your case to the powers that be.
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BBC won't be 'put off' covering India by tax raids and censorship

The BBC says it will not be "put off" from reporting in India after the government prevented a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from airing in the country and raided the broadcaster's offices.
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European Commission bans TikTok from official devices

The European Commission has banned TikTok from official devices because of concerns about cybersecurity, a move sharply criticized by the company in its latest run-in with Western governments over how it handles user data.
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Letter written by King Charles to his 'granny' in 1955 found in attic

A childhood letter written by King Charles to his "granny" has been discovered by a couple living in Warwickshire, England, as they cleared out their attic during the Christmas break.
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Three men arrested after Northern Ireland detective shot

Three men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a high-profile detective in Northern Ireland.
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Baby bumps and inflatable trousers at London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week began with an ending, or a goodbye, rather, to one of the most influential figures in British fashion, Vivienne Westwood.
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4 dead after Cessna plane crash on Philippine volcano

All four people aboard a light aircraft that crashed in the Philippines at the weekend have been confirmed dead, authorities in the Southeast Asian country said Thursday, following a treacherous search mission atop a restive volcano.
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British woman who joined ISIS as a teen loses UK citizenship appeal

Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join ISIS at the age of 15, has lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her British citizenship, according to UK news agency PA Media.
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North Korea a 'clear and present danger,' says South Korean Foreign Minister

North Korea is a "clear and present danger," the foreign minister of South Korea has told CNN in an exclusive interview.
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Killer guru's temporary release from prison sparks anger in India. And it's not the first time

A convicted killer and rapist revered by millions as a religious guru has been granted temporary release from prison for the fourth time in 12 months, Indian officials confirmed Wednesday, angering activists who say it sets a dangerous precedent in a country grappling with violence against women.
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Experts: this is the best cash back card of 2022

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South Korean court grants gay couple health benefits in landmark ruling

A South Korean court on Tuesday ruled in favor of a same-sex couple seeking equal health benefits, overturning a lower court's earlier decision in a ruling hailed by supporters and activists as the first recognition of the legal rights of such couples.
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'This is a dream': Burna Boy, Afrobeats stars take center stage at the NBA All-Star game

The stars were out at Sunday's NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah -- from basketball legends LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, to Nigerian musical titans Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema.
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Nigerians head to the polls this weekend for crucial presidential election

Nigerians will head to the polls Saturday in a fiercely-contested presidential vote that analysts say is too close to call.
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Venice canals run dry amid fears Italy faces another drought

Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer's emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups.
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Plane crash wreckage spotted on high-risk Philippines volcano

Philippine authorities on Monday launched a search mission atop a restive volcano after spotting the suspected wreckage of a missing plane carrying two Australians along with a Filipino pilot and crew member.
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Rescue mission under way in Papua New Guinea for hostages including Australian academic

Police in Papua New Guinea have launched a rescue mission after a group of foreign citizens and local guides were taken hostage by armed criminals in a remote region of the country, police said in a statement Monday.
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Japan promises to 'lead the world' in fighting Russian aggression with $5.5 billion in Ukraine aid

Japan pledged $5.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday, nearly quadrupling the amount of money Tokyo has promised to Kyiv since Russia invaded its neighbor nearly a year ago.
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As Biden visits Ukraine, China's top diplomat goes to Russia

As US President Joe Biden touched down in Ukraine to meet with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, China's top diplomat was traveling in the opposite direction, on his way to Russia.
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It's official: now avoid credit card interest into 2024

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Protests across Israel as Netanyahu's government introduces bill to weaken courts

Protesters blocked roads in cities across Israel during demonstrations Monday as the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduces a controversial judicial overhaul bill.
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Body of soccer star Christian Atsu returns to Ghana from Turkey

The body of Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu arrived in Accra, Ghana on Sunday evening after it was flown from Turkey, Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MFA) said.
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Kim Jong Un's sister makes 'shooting range' threat as North Korea tests more missiles

North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Opinion: What Stalin's daughter taught me

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was back in the spotlight last week after appearing at two lavish military events in Pyongyang. In one photograph, he is seen with his generals reviewing a midnight parade of ballistic missiles. Beside him stands his roughly 9-year-old daughter.
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Blinken says US has 'no doubt' China was conducting surveillance with balloon

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made clear that the US has no doubt China was seeking to surveil the US via the balloon that was ultimately shot down off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month.
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Romanian doctors investigated for reusing implants from dead patients

Romanian prosecutors said on Saturday they have opened a criminal investigation into five doctors suspected of reusing hundreds of medical implants extracted from dead patients.
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This Indigenous tribe's totem pole was stolen and sold for $45. After waiting 110 years, they finally have it back

A totem pole removed from an Indigenous burial site more than a century ago and kept on display in a Canadian museum has been repatriated to the Nuxalk Nation.
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Six charged after 18 people found dead in truck in Bulgaria, officials say

Bulgarian prosecutors have charged six people with human trafficking after 18 Afghans were found dead inside a truck dumped on a dirt road near the capital Sofia on Friday.
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US conducts helicopter raid in Syria capturing ISIS official

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Three weeks missing: Police have not yet found a trace of missing 45-year-old woman

One video shows a single blue glove, found in the field where missing British mother Nicola Bulley was last seen before she vanished over three weeks ago.
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King Charles turns to 'Cats' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber for flagship coronation music

Britain's King Charles III has enlisted the help of acclaimed British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber to write the flagship anthem for his upcoming coronation.
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Uncontacted tribes and an Indian military base. Did a 'spy' balloon snoop on the Andaman and Nicobar islands?

When a strange white sphere appeared in the skies above the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in January 2022, it swiftly became a talking point in this sleepy Indian Ocean archipelago of 430,000 people.
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16-hour Air New Zealand flight to nowhere caps a 'wild' trip for one frequent flyer

It's the stuff of nightmares. You're trying to get somewhere, you've prepped and planned and you're doing your best and yet you end up right back where you started.
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At least two killed as militants storm Karachi police headquarters

At least two people were killed and two others injured Friday after militants stormed the police headquarters in Karachi, according to ambulance officials in Pakistan's capital.
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Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline

Shortly before leaving for his first state visit to China on Tuesday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi issued a thinly veiled criticism of his powerful ally, saying the two countries' relationship has not lived up to expectations.
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Tesla accused of firing union supporters days after organizing effort starts

Tesla has fired more than 30 supporters of a nascent union at its Buffalo facility, just days after the organizing effort was announced, according to the union.
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California's heavy rains deliver hope of a lifeline for one devastated industry -- rice

The fierce storms and heavy rain that have pounded California in recent weeks could be the lifeline that one industry -- and the communities that rely on it for their own survival -- desperately needs.
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Amnesty accuses Peruvian authorities of 'marked racist bias' in protest crackdown

Amnesty International has accused Peruvian authorities of acting with "a marked racist bias" in its crackdown on protests that have roiled the country since December, saying "populations that have historically been discriminated against" are being targeted, according to a report released on Thursday.
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These feats of architecture have been named the best of the year

The world's newest architectural showstoppers include a birdhouse-covered hotel suite suspended in the woods of Harads, Sweden; Sydney's $230-million transformation of a naval bunker into an arts complex; and a futuristic sports stadium in China's Zhejiang Province designed to mimic nearby mountainous terrain, according to Architectural Digest (AD).
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World's oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction

A Hebrew Bible more than 1,000 years old and described as "one of the most important and singular texts in human history" will go on show later this month, before going under the hammer.
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Search of BBC offices by Indian government enters third day

Indian tax officials continued their search of the BBC's offices in New Delhi and Mumbai for the third consecutive day, two sources with knowledge of the matter told CNN, weeks after the country banned a documentary from the British broadcaster that was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alleged role in deadly riots more than 20 years ago.
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One of 12 boys rescued from Thai cave dies

Duangphet Phromthep, one of the 12 boys rescued from a flooded Thai cave after a weekslong operation that drew global attention in 2018, has died in the UK, British and Thai officials announced Wednesday.
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Woman asks 'what day is it?' when pulled from the rubble 228 hours after earthquake

A confused woman asked her rescuers "What day is it?" when pulled alive from the rubble of last week's earthquake after 228 hours, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu reported Wednesday, as another woman aged 77 was also rescued from the debris.
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How to help victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Thousands of people were killed after a massive earthquake struck Turkey and Syria Monday morning. The magnitude 7.8 quake was one of the strongest to hit the area in more than a century. Amid severe aftershocks, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) called for international help.
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Four arrested in Florida for alleged roles in assassination of Haitian president

Four men have been arrested and charged in Florida in connection to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, federal officials in Miami-Dade announced Tuesday.
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Russia delays launch of rescue spacecraft

Officials at Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, have opted to delay the launch of a spacecraft meant to replace one deemed not safe enough to transport astronauts after a second vehicle — a cargo ship — sprang a leak on Saturday, according to NASA.
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Parents met with track star who shot daughter. They didn't hear what they wanted.

Reeva Steenkamp's parents say they are "still grieving" for their daughter, 10 years after she was shot and killed by her boyfriend, former South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius.
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Russian frigate docks in South Africa ahead of joint naval drills with China and Russia

Russia's Admiral Gorshkov frigate, armed with Zircon hypersonic missiles has docked in Cape Town, South Africa ahead of joint military drills with South Africa, Russia and China, Cape town's Russian Consulate said on Monday.
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South Africa bus crash kills 20, dozens taken to hospital

A head-on collision between a bus and a cash-in-transit van left 20 people dead on Monday on a major road in South Africa's northern Limpopo province, with dozens taken to hospital, transport officials and emergency medical company said.
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'Butts: A Backstory' explores the cultural history of the backside

In the introduction to her book "Butts: A Backstory," journalist Heather Radke recalls a moment when, at 10 years old, she and a friend were cat-called by two teenage boys while out riding their bikes.
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Palestinian man killed and 13 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank, say Palestinian officials

A Palestinian man was killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli raid in Nablus early Monday, Palestinian health officials said, in what Israeli authorities said was an operation to arrest suspects in the fatal shooting of an Israeli soldier last year.
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Chinese ship aimed laser at Philippine vessel, temporarily blinding crew, officials say

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The week that tech became exciting again

Let's be honest: For much of the past decade, tech events have been pretty boring.
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US restricts 6 Chinese companies tied to airships and balloons

The US Commerce Department is restricting six Chinese companies tied to the Chinese army's aerospace programs from obtaining US technology without government authorization.
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Premier League club Brentford 'disgusted' by 'barrage of abusive racist messages' received by star player

English Premier League side Brentford is "disgusted and saddened" by "abusive racist messages" received by star player Ivan Toney following Saturday's match against London rival Arsenal, according to a statement released by the club.
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'This is not over': Canadian women's national soccer team calls off strike, says they are being 'forced back to work'

The Canadian women's national soccer team has called off its strike and resumed training after the sport's governing body Canada Soccer threatened legal action, players said on February 11.
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More than 33,000 dead after earthquake

More than 33,000 people have died across Turkey and Syria since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday, with tens of thousands more left injured.
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'It hurts, I'm not going to lie': Canadian women's national soccer team is on strike, captain says

The Canadian women's national soccer team is on strike following cuts to its program and pay equity concerns, captain Christine Sinclair told Canada's The Sports Network (TSN).
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Flights canceled as New Zealand's largest city braces for Cyclone Gabrielle

Residents of New Zealand's biggest city were urged on Sunday to prepare for the impact of a storm that buffeted Australia's Norfolk Island overnight.
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Hackers interrupt Iran president's TV speech on anniversary of revolution

The Islamic Republic marked the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution on Saturday with state-organized rallies, as anti-government hackers briefly interrupted a televised speech by President Ebrahim Raisi.
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Alleged gang rape in Pakistan's 'Central Park' sparks protests

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See the haunting photos of 'ghost ships,' which have lain in wait for centuries in the Baltic Sea

Plunging into the icy waters surrounding Scandinavia, divers Jonas Dahm and Carl Douglas hunt for vessels long lost to the ocean, what they call the "ghost ships'' of the Baltic Sea.
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Several rescue operations suspended in Syria and Turkey as chances of survival diminish

Security risks put a handful of search and rescue operations on hold on Saturday, as the death toll of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey surpassed 25,000.
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Toronto mayor steps down after relationship with former staffer

Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced he is stepping down from his post after having a relationship with one of his former employees.
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Police arrest three after protest at asylum seeker hotel in England

Police in the northern England town of Knowsley, Merseyside, arrested three people on Friday after violence broke out during a protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers.
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SpaceX admits blocking Ukraine from using satellite technology

The president of SpaceX revealed the company has taken active steps to prevent Ukrainian forces from using the critical Starlink satellite technology with Ukrainian drones that are a key component of their fight against Russia.
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Russia to cut daily oil output by 500,000 barrels as sanctions bite

Russia will cut crude oil production by half a million barrels per day starting in March, a little over two months after the world's major economies imposed a price cap on the country's seaborne exports.
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0% intro APR until 2024 is 100% insane

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Salman Rushdie's magical new novel 'Victory City' contains 'the wisdom of a lifetime'

The story of Pampa Kampana, poet, prophet and mother of the empire of Bisnaga, begins with fire.
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Egypt opens 4,000-year-old tomb to the public

Egypt has restored, documented and opened to tourists the Middle Kingdom tomb of Meru, the oldest site accessible to the public on Luxor's West Bank, home to some of its most spectacular Pharaonic monuments including the Valley of the Kings.
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Nicaragua releases over 200 political prisoners and sends them to the US

The Nicaraguan government released more than 200 political prisoners, many of whom arrived in the United States on Thursday, according to officials, following years of repression by the country's President Daniel Ortega.
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Flowers, teddy bears and tears as Canada mourns day care deaths in bus crash

Hundreds of Quebecers wept openly Thursday as they visited a makeshift memorial stacked with teddy bears, flowers and notes of condolence after the shocking deaths of two children in a day care near Montreal.
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Nigerian tech entrepreneur has Sheffield United in his sights

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi has "made a deposit" to buy Sheffield United, in a takeover that would make him the only Black majority owner in England's top two professional leagues.
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Planning a Europe trip? Better book now

When it comes to planning a European vacation, travel industry experts have traditionally advised tourists hoping to save money and avoid crowds to visit popular destinations like Italy, France, and Spain in off-season windows, like late winter or early spring.
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This photo of male intimacy in 1980s India was more subversive than it seems

To passersby, the sight of two men embracing besides New Delhi's India Gate in 1986 might have seemed unremarkable. In a city where public displays of platonic male affection are relatively commonplace, it was photographer Sunil Gupta who attracted more attention at the time.
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This fan has shaped anti-discrimination policy in Australian cricket after alleging racial abuse at a match

Two years after alleging he was racially abused at a cricket match, an Indian fan has had a hand in shaping how the sport tackles discrimination in Australia.
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2 children died, 6 others injured after bus crashes into daycare near Montreal

Authorities in Quebec said two children have died and six others were taken to area hospitals with injuries after a city bus drove into a daycare center in a Montreal suburb Wednesday morning.
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Cuban who shot to fame after he was rescued as a boy from Florida straits is set to become a lawmaker

Elián González, the Cuban boy whose custody battle stoked Cold War-era tensions, has been nominated to serve in the island's National Assembly, the communist-party daily Granma said Monday.
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China to offer free fertility treatment in bid to boost record low birth rate

China is planning to offer free fertility treatment to citizens under its national insurance scheme in a bid to reverse its plummeting birth rate.
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Chinese savers stashed away $2.6 trillion last year but property crash will cool 'revenge spending'

Even for a famously frugal nation, Chinese people saved a lot last year. Stuck at home due to Covid restrictions, they socked away a record $2.6 trillion.
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South Africa is in the midst of crisis. So why did its government want to spend a reported $58 million on sponsoring a UK soccer club?

When plans for the South African government's tourism board to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur were leaked and then confirmed last week, they caused widespread public anger.
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Global ransomware campaign has US and European officials on alert

A new global ransomware campaign has hit at least 3,800 victims, including hundreds in the US, according to crowdsourced data reviewed by CNN, prompting warnings from European and US cybersecurity officials.
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Al Hilal shock Flamengo with 3-2 win in Club World Cup semifinal

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal stunned South American champions Flamengo to reach the Club World Cup final with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday thanks to two penalties from Salem Al Dawsari and a close-range strike from Luciano Vietto.
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Earthquake victims in Syria face 'a crisis in a crisis' after brutal civil war

For many of the Syrian victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, this is just the latest in a decade-long series of tragedies.
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Harry Styles' jumpsuit divides opinion

Harry Styles had a night to remember. Not only did he take home two Grammy Awards on Sunday evening, but he also served up some of the ceremony's most talked-about outfits.
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These rail cars were left to rot in the jungle. They've since been dramatically transformed

Railways have long been a source of fascination for travelers, allowing us to experience journeys at a slower pace and revisit a time when packed airplanes and crowded airports weren't the norm.
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Britain's NHS was once idolized. Now its worst-ever crisis is fueling a boom in private health care

Tens of thousands of nurses and nearly 12,000 ambulance workers went on strike Monday over pay and working conditions in the biggest walkout in the 75-year history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS).
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Russian diesel prices fall in Europe despite latest ban

Europe's ban on Russia's diesel arrived painlessly on Sunday.
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University apologizes for 'Russia' chant at Ukrainian player during basketball game

Colorado State University has apologized to Utah State's Ukrainian junior guard after spectators chanted 'Russia" toward him at a men's basketball game in Fort Collins, Colorado Saturday night.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E has a mile of wires it doesn't need. That's a big deal

Ford showed this week that it's not going to be as easy for traditional automakers to catch Tesla in the race to build the better electric vehicle, despite what Tesla's doubters think.
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Landmark national security trial of Hong Kong democracy activists begins. Here's what you need to know

Some were seasoned politicians and veteran protest leaders. Others were academics, unionists and health care workers. They hailed from different generations and held a range of political views, but were brought together by what they say was a shared commitment to Hong Kong's democratic future.
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Iran pardons or commutes sentence of 'large' number of prisoners, state media reports

Iran will pardon or commute the sentences of a large number of prisoners as part of an annual amnesty, state media reported Sunday, although it is unclear how this will apply to people arrested in the recent wave of protests.
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Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf dies in Dubai

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Chile wildfires leave at least 22 people dead, officials say

At least 22 people have died in connection widespread forest fires in south-central Chile, according to government officials.
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She used hidden cameras to help students cheat exams. Now she's wanted by Interpol

Think "international manhunt" and the image that likely springs to mind is that of a hardened criminal like a murderer, bank robber or billion-dollar fraudster -- not the middle-aged boss of a high school tuition center.
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There's a sense that another turning point is approaching in Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's mass mobilization, looming offensive and missile-borne terror against civilians is triggering fresh calls for even greater Western lethal aid to Ukraine, days after leaders signed off on their latest package that included the first tanks.
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Traumatized and afraid, Jenin residents are still reeling from Israeli raid

Mohammed Abu al-Hayja was sleeping alongside his wife and two young daughters last month when loud gunfire woke them up. Minutes later, Israeli soldiers rammed down his door and burst through his apartment.
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Rishi Sunak has had a torrid first 100 days as Britain's leader. But the Conservatives might not be doomed

Earlier this week, Rishi Sunak celebrated his first 100 days as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
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US, EU, G7 and Australia announce new price cap on Russian petroleum products

The US and allies are trying to further limit Russia's ability to make money and finance its war efforts with new price limits on products like gasoline and fuel oil, a senior Treasury official announced Friday -- adding to sanctions on Russian energy sales in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.
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South Africa tourism in talks to sponsor Tottenham Hotspur amid energy crisis

The South African government's tourism board has conditionally approved plans to sponsor English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur amid an energy crisis, South African Tourism (SAT) announced in a statement on Thursday.
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Couple leave ticketless baby at Israeli airport check-in

A couple abandoned their baby at an airport check-in desk in Tel Aviv, Israel after arriving without a ticket for the child.
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Israel and Sudan finalize text of peace agreement, says Israeli foreign minister

Israel and Sudan have finalized the text of a peace agreement to be signed "later this year," Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen announced on Thursday.
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Blinken under pressure to push China on role in lethal fentanyl trade when he visits Beijing

Members of Congress are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to pressure China to do more to curb the flow of fentanyl and synthetic opioids into the United States on his visit to the country which is expected to take place in the next few days.
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Crown Prosecution Service drops attempted rape charges against Mason Greenwood

Charges of attempted rape and assault against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood were dropped on Thursday due to the withdrawal of key witnesses, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced. A charge of controlling and coercive behavior was also dropped, according to the CPS.
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Death of teen who went missing for 100 days not suspicious, Chinese police say

There are no suspicious circumstances in the death of a Chinese teenager whose body was found near his school last week more than 100 days after he went missing, authorities said Thursday, ending a high-profile case that had gripped the nation.
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Pakistan mosque bomber was disguised as a policeman

The suicide bomber who targeted a mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, killing more than 80 people, was a member of the Pakistani Taliban disguised as a policeman, a senior official said Thursday.
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CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight

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Pope Francis attracts more than one million worshippers to DRC Mass

More than one million people attended Pope Francis' Mass in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Wednesday, the Vatican Press Office said, citing figures estimated by local authorities.
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'It's all empty promises': Palestinians feel betrayed by US, warn there's only so much they can bear

Abu A'asem brews pot after pot of his specialty Arabic coffee, despite the pouring rain. His corner stand at the heart of Ramallah is always busy, no matter the weather, but his future as a Palestinian is very much as gloomy as the skies above.
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Greece's secret green 'virgin island'

The Greek island of Samothrace is a vision in green. The craggy rocks of Mount Saos, the island's highest mountain at 5,285 feet (1,611 meters), give way to gentle slopes covered in oddly shaped plane trees, oak woodlands and majestic cedars.
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US and India to boost defense and technology cooperation as China threat grows

The United States and India are taking steps to strengthen their defense partnership, officials said Tuesday, the latest sign of cooperation between the two countries in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
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Britain hit by biggest day of strikes in a decade as pay disputes escalate

As many as half a million workers will strike across Britain on Wednesday, closing schools, canceling university lectures and bringing most of the rail network to a standstill in what unions say will be the biggest single day of walkouts in more than a decade.
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