A breakaway region in Europe is asking Russia for protection. Here’s what to know
World
February 29, 2024
A breakaway region in Europe is asking Russia for protection. Here’s what to know
CNN — Pro-Russian rebels in a separatist sliver of Moldova have asked President Vladimir Putin to protect their region from…
Iran braces for low elections turnout as calls for resistance vote fall on deaf ears
Middle East
February 29, 2024
Iran braces for low elections turnout as calls for resistance vote fall on deaf ears
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…
Prince Harry loses court challenge over loss of security protection
World
February 29, 2024
Prince Harry loses court challenge over loss of security protection
CNN — Prince Harry has lost a court challenge against a British government decision to strip him of taxpayer-funded protection…
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began, health ministry says
Middle East
February 29, 2024
More than 30,000 killed in Gaza since Israel-Hamas war began, health ministry says
CNN — More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began in October, the…
Macron says ‘nothing ruled out,’ including using Western troops, to stop Russia winning Ukraine war
World
February 28, 2024
Macron says ‘nothing ruled out,’ including using Western troops, to stop Russia winning Ukraine war
Paris CNN — French President Emmanuel Macron has openly discussed the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to help…
TikTok is getting a new head of global trust and safety
Technology
February 28, 2024
TikTok is getting a new head of global trust and safety
New York CNN — TikTok’s global trust and safety unit is getting a new leader, the company confirmed on Tuesday.…
Iran has reduced stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, says nuclear watchdog
Middle East
February 28, 2024
Iran has reduced stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, says nuclear watchdog
CNN — Iran has reduced its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium in the months since October 2023, according to a confidential…
Hamas political leader says group showed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting
Middle East
February 28, 2024
Hamas political leader says group showed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh said Wednesday the militant group has displayed flexibility in negotiations but remains ready to continue fighting. “Any flexibility we…
North Korean factories making arms for Russia are ‘operating at full capacity,’ South Korea says
World
February 28, 2024
North Korean factories making arms for Russia are ‘operating at full capacity,’ South Korea says
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea’s munitions factories are “operating at full capacity” to produce weapons and shells for…
Takeaways from the Michigan primaries
Middle East
February 28, 2024
Takeaways from the Michigan primaries
CNN — Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their respective primaries in Michigan on Tuesday, but a glance under the…