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Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
May 9, 2024
Putin says Russia’s army is ‘always ready’ as country marks World War II victory
CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said his forces were “always ready” to combat external threats, as he addressed crowds gathered…
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
May 9, 2024
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
CNN — Some Ukrainian prisoners will be able to apply for early parole and join the army under a new…
‘Blast-furnace heat every day’: Record temperatures cancel classes, widening learning gaps across Southeast Asia
May 9, 2024
‘Blast-furnace heat every day’: Record temperatures cancel classes, widening learning gaps across Southeast Asia
Hong Kong CNN — When temperatures in Cambodia hit a staggering 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in April, Sek…
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
May 8, 2024
Russia pounds Ukraine with biggest airstrikes in weeks
CNN — Russia carried out a “massive” missile attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure overnight into Wednesday, according to local authorities, in the…
These three men are reshaping the world’s most populous country to become an economic superpower
May 8, 2024
These three men are reshaping the world’s most populous country to become an economic superpower
New Delhi CNN — In March, a quiet coastal town in the western Indian state of Gujarat could have given both Davos…
Planet endures record-hot April, as scientists warn 2024 could beat heat records for second year in a row
May 8, 2024
Planet endures record-hot April, as scientists warn 2024 could beat heat records for second year in a row
CNN — Extraordinary global heat continues its streak. Last month, the world endured the hottest April on record, according to…
Five dead and 49 missing as multi-story building collapses in South Africa
May 7, 2024
Five dead and 49 missing as multi-story building collapses in South Africa
CNN — Five people have died and 49 are unaccounted for after a multi-story building collapsed Monday afternoon in the…
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
May 7, 2024
Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip
CNN — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in…
Judge’s warning provides dilemma for Trump over whether he will risk jail for a political point
May 7, 2024
Judge’s warning provides dilemma for Trump over whether he will risk jail for a political point
CNN — Donald Trump and the judge presiding over his hush money trial are staring each other down with profound…
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
May 7, 2024
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
CNN — President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills…