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Wagner boss Prigozhin has turned on Russia’s military leadership. Here’s why that matters

‘That could’ve been us,’ say father and son who pulled out of doomed Titan trip out of safety concerns

Wagner says troops have taken control of military facilities in key Russian city

Guatemala will vote for new president but critics say many anti-corruption candidates were weeded out

Why Chinese students are taking graduation photos looking ‘more dead than alive’

What to expect during the 2024 total solar eclipse

Portrait of Doreen Nyanjura, Deputy Mayor of Kampala, at the City Hall offices in Kampala, Uganda.

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‘People find us easy targets’: Women politicians face a torrent of online abuse but say they won’t stop their work

6 incredible facts about the Challenger Deep, the deepest point on Earth

In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders

‘Fruits, seeds and water’ were pivotal in keeping four children alive in the Amazon rainforest

Growing alarm at rise in violence in occupied West Bank

‘If they had left us be, we wouldn’t have drowned:’ CNN investigation raises questions about Greek coast guard’s account of shipwreck tragedy

Face of Anglo-Saxon teen girl from the seventh century revealed

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What we know about the ocean’s depths — and why it’s so risky to explore it

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Italian women protest prosecutor’s call to erase lesbian mother’s name from child’s birth certificate

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Wagner chief claims his forces were targeted by Moscow’s military

Retired colonel on how Ukraine could seize on the chaos in Russia

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Listen to Wagner chief vow revenge over deadly attack of his camp

A closer look at the progress of Ukraine’s counteroffensive

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Europe

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Ukrainian pilots plead for F-16s as they battle Russian air superiority

French government shuts down a climate group after protests turn violent

Ukraine’s counteroffensive has been brutal and slow. But Kyiv has many cards left to play

Andrew Tate says he ‘believes in God and the justice system’ on the way into court

The North Atlantic is experiencing a ‘totally unprecedented’ marine heat wave

Andrew Tate indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania

Middle East

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One-fifth of water pollution comes from textile dyes. But a shellfish-inspired solution could clean it up

Momentum building in Iran talks with West, says source

Palestinian villagers attacked in wake of Israeli settler killings, Palestinian official says

China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth as Beijing expands Middle East footprint

At least four Israelis killed in West Bank shootings, authorities say

Huge firefight erupts as Israeli forces raid Jenin, leaving 5 Palestinians dead

World in photos

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The critically endangered cockatoo thriving in an urban jungle

The week in 30 photos

The endangered snails being released into the wild

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The week in 37 photos

Africa

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Tensions mount as Sierra Leone prepares for high-stakes elections

Activists say they’ve identified hundreds of bodies left in the streets of West Darfur

Kenyan starvation cult suspect dies in custody after hunger strike

Three students abducted in deadly school attack rescued by Ugandan forces

Americas

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Bolsonaro’s trial on abuse of political power charges begins in Brazil

Canadian Dept. of National Defence confirms two Royal Canadian Air Force members were killed in helicopter crash

At least 41 killed in riot at Honduras woman’s prison

Woman who was previously discovered to be alive in her coffin during her wake has died

Asia

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Bangkok high school student killed by exploding fire extinguisher

Thousands of dead fish have washed up on a Thai beach. Experts say climate change may be to blame

Australian leader dismisses alleged Russian diplomat squatter as just ‘some bloke,’ not a security threat

Beijing swelters during hottest June day on record

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Travel

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OceanGate Expeditions

Why we’re all pulled in by Titanic’s ‘toxic’ allure

World’s hardest dish? Stir-fried stones are China’s latest street food fad

Flight delayed in Europe? Claim compensation with EU261

The high-speed train that zooms across the Saudi desert

Ethiopian food: The 15 best dishes

Style

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After 25 years and $185m, Spain’s new Royal Collections Museum is finally opening

Diversity takes center stage at the new National Portrait Gallery in London

British Museum apologizes after using translator’s work in China exhibition without pay or acknowledgment

Nigerian AI artist creates a fashion show for elderly people

Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton star-studded debut sparked joy

Weather

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At least 8 people are injured after tornado strikes Wyoming coal mine

TV meteorologist quits after receiving threats and harassment over climate change coverage

2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

How earthquakes are measured

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CNN investigation casts doubt on official accounts of migrant boat tragedy

Underwater footage captured an orca making contact with a boat. See what happened

Join us for Call to Earth Day on November 8, 2023, and help connect cities to nature

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Tribute paid to Titan five killed in ‘catastrophic implosion’ on ocean floor

Call to Earth Day 2023

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William’s bold moves as the new Prince of Wales

French cave markings may be the oldest known engravings by Neanderthals

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Concrete is a huge source of carbon emissions. These researchers are working to make it greener

Ukraine takes political flak over progress of counteroffensive

India PM Modi feted at state dinner, but critics say it sends the wrong message

India reacts to PM Modi’s state visit to the U.S.

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Dozens feared drowned after migrant boat sinks off Spain’s Canary Islands

Something Extra

Architecture around the world

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Germany’s biggest Jewish educational and cultural center to open in Berlin

Billionaire heiress Aerin Lauder shows off her ‘enchanting’ Palm Beach mansion

The only skyscraper in Paris is about to turn 50, and many Parisians still hate it

‘Like entering a forest’: Inside Asia’s largest timber building

American Museum of Natural History’s soaring, $465M new science center opens

Sports

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NFL star Aaron Rodgers credits psychedelics for improving his performance on the football field

Basketball star Gradey Dick dazzles in ‘Wizard of Oz’ themed suit at NBA draft

Summer transfer window: The biggest moves so far as Saudi Arabia becomes major factor

Deion Sanders will undergo surgery for blood clots to avoid foot amputation

CNN Heroes

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‘It’s iron sharpening iron’: CNN Heroes join forces in Miami to take their work to the next level

Turning pain into power: How a grieving mother transformed a neglected block near Detroit into a village of beauty and opportunity

This could be the most beautiful homeless shelter you have ever seen, and it’s getting results

‘Bring their voices out’: This CNN Hero is using music to help kids process trauma