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Lula and Sheinbaum Forge Closer Ties as Latin America Realigns
Claudia Sheinbaum rarely speaks highly of other heads of state, but when it comes to Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, she doesn’t hold back.
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US Largest Grid Updates Emergency Plan as AI Stretches Capacity
The largest US power grid is creating a new emergency warning as surging data-center demand pushes electricity supplies toward shortages beyond periods of extreme weather.
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Microsoft's claims over its quantum chip questioned in Nature article
The tech giant has consistently stood by its Majorana chip research despite scepticism from some experts in the field.
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Judge blocks Trump admin. from getting medical records of minors who received gender identity care at NYC hospitals
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from obtaining sensitive medical records from healthcare institutions in New York City that provided gender identity care to minors in recent years.
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Toyota Threatens GM’s Sales Crown as US Hybrid Demand Surges
General Motors Co. is facing an uncomfortable reality: Toyota Motor Corp. has a shot at taking the US sales crown once again thanks to growing demand for its gasoline-electric hybrids.
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Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
The Tory leader used Prime Minister's Questions to attack government ministers and Labour MPs following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Labour leader.
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King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.
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Europe heatwave: Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak
About 68,000 homes in Brittany have been affected, with electricity unlikely to be fully restored until Wednesday night.
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Europe heatwave: Air conditioning creates political divide as France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza and occupied West Bank kill two, including child
Health officials at Nasser Medical Complex tell Al Jazeera a 12-year-old child was killed in al-Mawasi, Gaza.
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How Colombia’s traditional midwives serve as lifelines to rural communities
Parts of Colombia are isolated, with no hospitals nearby. Experts say midwives can help bridge the healthcare gap.
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Tesla Sued After Woman Killed by Car Crashing Into Her House
Tesla Inc. was sued by the family of a 76-year-old woman who was killed after a Model 3 sedan allegedly using driver-assistance software slammed into her home near Houston.
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What to know about how teams qualify for the World Cup knockout round and which squads need to do what today
Here’s all you need to know about how teams qualify for the knockout rounds and what each team needs to do in the games today.
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Trump Voting Executive Order Suffers Fresh Loss in States’ Suit
President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring major changes to the way Americans vote suffered another courtroom defeat, this time in a suit brought by nearly two dozen Democratic state attorneys general.
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Hyperscalers Ditch Canada Investor Calls and Buyers Don’t Care
Two of the world’s largest technology companies swiftly raised C$22.5 billion ($15.8 billion) in the Canadian debt market to support their spending plans on artificial intelligence. Investors are now eagerly awaiting another one.
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Seth Klarman, Man Group Spot Bargains After Brazil Bond Wipeouts
Famed value investor Seth Klarman offered a surprising answer at a conference this month when asked where he’s seeing opportunities in the world of distressed assets.
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CNN Explains delivers clear, visually rich and deeply reported videos that break down complex topics, spanning global events to everyday questions, so viewers can understand the world with confidence.
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Leftist Candidate Concedes Defeat in Colombian Presidential Vote
Leftist Senator Iván Cepeda conceded defeat in Colombia’s presidential runoff, dispelling lingering doubts over the results after preliminary counts showed his rival had won by less than one percentage point.
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Trump Scraps Housing Bill Signing After Deriding Measure
President Donald Trump canceled plans to sign a bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costs, escalating his feud with Republicans in the Senate.
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Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
Tehran says the strait ‘will never return’ to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
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Who is the man standing still for entire World Cup matches? | CNN
While thousands of DR Congo fans sing, dance and celebrate, Michel Kuka Mboladinga stands still. Known as “Lumumba Vea,” the supporter spends entire matches motionless with one hand raised, a tribute to one of Congo’s most important historical figures.
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Not alone anymore | CNN
Following CNN’s report into online rape, survivors said they had heard from women in over 55 countries with similar stories. Now they’re sitting down for the first time with the woman who inspired them to come forward, Gisele Pelicot.
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Carney Moves to Fast-Track Northern Port, Highway Projects
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is preparing to fast-track a set of northern infrastructure projects, marking the first time it invokes new powers to speed up the regulatory process.
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Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ top adviser arrested in corruption probe, sources say
A former senior adviser to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and multiple current and former members of the New York Police Department were raided by the NYPD and federal law enforcement agents Wednesday as part of separate corruption investigations, two …
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What would an Andy Burnham-led Downing Street look like?
Burnham's top team starting to take shape as questions remain over his policies and priorities.
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When Paris is hotter than Mecca: How Europe’s heatwave compares globally
Paris and other European cities are seeing temperatures above 40C (104F), levels normally seen across the Middle East.
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What does Pakistan stand to gain from helping broker the US-Iran deal?
Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.
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Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US
Iran is watching closely as months of complex negotiations lie ahead amid internal political disputes.
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Train passed red signal before fatal Bedford crash, says report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
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Scotland on 'brink of history' ahead of Brazil World Cup tie
Scotland will play their final group stage match against Brazil later, with hopes of making it to the knock-out stages.
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How police took eight minutes to find Henry Nowak's fatal stab wound
The Southampton student died from his injuries, while handcuffed on the ground by Hampshire police officers
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How to keep your yourself and your home cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
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VIDEO: Watch World Cup Day 13: Portugal rout Uzbekistan as Colombia advance
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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Why law enforcement wanted to keep details private in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping notes
Law enforcement made that request as part of their efforts to solve the case, CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller explained.
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Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City Democratic primaries
Democratic socialist candidates backed by New York City mayor win key primaries, ousting two sitting congressmen.
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Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heat
Italy’s Ministry of Health declares red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome, as schools close in UK.
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The new power broker: How Zohran Mamdani muscled NYC’s Democratic establishment
New York politics and the Democratic Party have a new power broker after Zohran Mamdani’s picks swept three US House primaries. Hakeem Jeffries, the Brooklyn-based House Democratic leader, is losing two incumbent members and facing an ascendant band of agitat…
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Trump went back to his political happy place — but voters may not follow
Trump returned to the campaign trail Tuesday to reclaim the persona of a political prize fighter who transformed the GOP.
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Iran war live: Trump, Tehran at odds over nuclear inspections, Hormuz
US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.
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