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Iran’s supreme leader is facing his gravest challenge yet – and has few options left
Middle East
June 30, 2025
Iran’s supreme leader is facing his gravest challenge yet – and has few options left
CNN — For nearly four decades, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has navigated internal dissent, economic crises and war,…
Severe heat waves hit southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks
World
June 30, 2025
Severe heat waves hit southern Europe as local authorities warn against wildfire risks
Rome AP — Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) in…
Iran’s president thanks citizens for honoring those killed in Israeli strikes
Middle East
June 30, 2025
Iran’s president thanks citizens for honoring those killed in Israeli strikes
Iran’s president thanked citizens for turning out to mourn those killed in the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that…
Brazil ex-leader Bolsonaro rallies thousands of supporters to protest his trial over alleged plot to overturn election
World
June 30, 2025
Brazil ex-leader Bolsonaro rallies thousands of supporters to protest his trial over alleged plot to overturn election
Sao Paulo Associated Press — Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday attended a public demonstration in Sao Paulo to…
Netanyahu says ‘opportunities have opened up’ to free hostages, as Trump demands Gaza ‘deal’
Middle East
June 30, 2025
Netanyahu says ‘opportunities have opened up’ to free hostages, as Trump demands Gaza ‘deal’
Jerusalem CNN — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “many opportunities have opened up” following Israel’s military operations in Iran, including…
Trump doesn’t have to grab power; Republicans are giving it to him
World
June 29, 2025
Trump doesn’t have to grab power; Republicans are giving it to him
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for…
Emirates cancels flights to and from Tehran until early July
Middle East
June 29, 2025
Emirates cancels flights to and from Tehran until early July
Emirates, one of the United Arab Emirates’ flagship carriers, has canceled all fights to and from Iran’s capital Tehran until…
Israeli strike on Iranian prison killed more than 70, says Iran state-affiliated media
Middle East
June 29, 2025
Israeli strike on Iranian prison killed more than 70, says Iran state-affiliated media
CNN — Israel’s attack on Evin Prison in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday killed 71 people, according to…
Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating
World
June 29, 2025
Russia’s summer offensive in Ukraine underwhelms – but Kyiv won’t be celebrating
CNN — For months the talk in Kyiv was of a much-anticipated Russian offensive that would aim to gobble up…
How much coffee is too much, according to a doctor
Health & Fitness
June 29, 2025
How much coffee is too much, according to a doctor
With millions sipping their morning coffee to start the day, recent research has generated new buzz about caffeine consumption. A…
Inside the NATO charm offensive that shocked as much as it delivered
World
June 29, 2025
Inside the NATO charm offensive that shocked as much as it delivered
The Hague, Netherlands CNN — It must have been the last thing NATO’s chief needed. Late Tuesday, on the eve…
Police clash with anti-government protesters calling for early elections in Serbia
World
June 29, 2025
Police clash with anti-government protesters calling for early elections in Serbia
Belgrade Associated Press — Riot police fired tear gas at thousands of anti-government protesters in Serbia’s capital on Saturday. The…
Israeli military detains 6 settlers after attack on forces in occupied West Bank
Middle East
June 29, 2025
Israeli military detains 6 settlers after attack on forces in occupied West Bank
CNN — The Israeli military detained six settlers in the occupied West Bank overnight after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…
How Qatar defused Iran’s attack on the largest US-run base in the region
Middle East
June 29, 2025
How Qatar defused Iran’s attack on the largest US-run base in the region
CNN — Top Qatari officials had been meeting with the country’s prime minister on Monday afternoon to find ways of…
Elon Musk isn’t happy with his AI chatbot. Experts worry he’s trying to make Grok 4 in his image
Technology
June 28, 2025
Elon Musk isn’t happy with his AI chatbot. Experts worry he’s trying to make Grok 4 in his image
CNN — Last week, Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI, replied to a user on X who asked a…
Trump’s trade deals are stalling out at the worst possible time
World
June 28, 2025
Trump’s trade deals are stalling out at the worst possible time
CNN — With just a week and a half remaining of a 90-day pause on President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day”…
US did not use bunker-buster bombs on one of Iran’s nuclear sites, top general tells lawmakers, citing depth of the target
Middle East
June 28, 2025
US did not use bunker-buster bombs on one of Iran’s nuclear sites, top general tells lawmakers, citing depth of the target
Washington CNN — The US military did not use bunker-buster bombs on one of Iran’s largest nuclear sites last weekend…
Israeli forces kill 15-year-old Palestinian boy after settlers attack West Bank towns, officials say
Middle East
June 28, 2025
Israeli forces kill 15-year-old Palestinian boy after settlers attack West Bank towns, officials say
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian teenager in the West Bank on Wednesday, Palestinian health authorities said,…
As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them
World
June 28, 2025
As two African nations sign a peace deal, Trump wants credit. But some fear peace may still elude them
CNN — A peace agreement brokered by the White House to stem the bloodshed in the eastern Democratic Republic of…
Mourners gather in Tehran as state funeral for senior figures underway
Middle East
June 28, 2025
Mourners gather in Tehran as state funeral for senior figures underway
Large crowds gathered in Tehran waving flags and banners to honor 60 people, including top military figures and nuclear scientists,…