Russia accuses Ukraine of mounting ‘sabotage’ attack across border | CNN

CNN  —  A group of anti-Putin Russian nationals, who are aligned with the Ukrainian army, has claimed responsibility for an attack in Belgorod, as Moscow said it was fighting a group of saboteurs in the southwestern region. In a Telegram post, groups calling themselves the “Freedom of Russia Legion” and…

Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate backs Erdogan | CNN

Istanbul, Turkey CNN  —  Turkey’s third-placed presidential election candidate, Sinan Ogan, on Monday backed frontrunner Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a boost ahead of the scheduled runoff vote. Ogan, who received 5.17% of votes in the first round of the presidential election that took place on May 14, told a news…

This jet-propelled, self-inflating paddleboard is making a splash | CNN

CNN  —  In the world of water sports, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has been riding a wave of popularity in recent years. But the sport requires a degree of strength and stamina. Inspired by his daughters’ struggles to navigate strong currents, Slovenian entrepreneur Sebastjan Sitar is on a mission to make…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine, Bakhmut news

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky compared the damage in Bakhmut to the destruction wrought on Hiroshima after it was hit by an atomic bomb, as he denied Russia had captured the frontline city. Zelensky — who traveled to Japan for a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) — said pictures of Hiroshima…

German police launch probe into possible poisoning of two Russian exiles | CNN

CNN  —  Berlin police are investigating the possible poisoning of two Russian exiles who attended a conference in the German capital, a spokesperson told CNN. “A file has been opened based on the information available,” a Berlin police spokesperson told CNN. “We are aware that poisoning is a possibility, there…

Zelensky compares Bakhmut destruction to Hiroshima | CNN

CNN  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky compared the damage in Bakhmut to the destruction wrought on Hiroshima after it was hit by an atomic bomb, as he denied Russia had captured the frontline city. Zelensky – who traveled to Japan for a meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) –…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

According to Wagner, the battle for the city of Bakhmut has come to an end, as the Russian private military group claims that forces have taken complete control of the long-contested city in eastern Ukraine. CNN could not independently verify Wagner’s claim, and a message from a Ukrainian defense official…

Live updates: Russia’s war in ukraine

Russia is banning “500 Americans” from entering the country. The move is in response to the “regularly anti-Russian sanctions” imposed by the US administration, according to a statement from Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. The rambling, indiscriminate list of names includes former President Barack Obama, former US Ambassador John Huntsman,…

Moscow bans ‘500 Americans’ from Russia including CNN journalists | CNN

CNN  —  Former United States President Barack Obama, late night television host Stephen Colbert, and CNN’s Erin Burnett are some of the “500 Americans” Russia has banned from entering the country. Russia on Friday announced it was banning “500 Americans,” many prominent figures of US executive power, from entering the…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

The United Kingdom will ban the import of Russian diamonds as part of its latest sanctions against Moscow, Downing Street announced Friday.  Imports of Russian-origin copper, aluminum and nickel will also be banned under the legislation, which will be introduced later this year, the prime minister’s office said in a…

Man arrested after ramming car through Vatican gates | CNN

CNN  —  A man was arrested after driving through a Vatican gateway on Thursday evening, according to a statement from the Vatican Press Room, as reported by Vatican News. After 8 p.m. local time, the man reportedly approached the Vatican Palace in his vehicle, where he was prevented from entering…

Alexey Navalny Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here is a look at Russian opposition leader, Kremlin critic and activist Alexey Navalny. Birth date: June 4, 1976 Birth place: Butyn, Soviet Union Birth name: Alexey Anatolyevich Navalny (sometimes spelled Alexei, Aleksei) Father: Anatoly Navalny, former military officer and basket-weaving factory owner Mother: Lyudmila Navalnaya, basket-weaving factory…

France identifies suspected coordinator of Paris, Brussels attacks | CNN

Story highlights Suspected coordinator is cousin of brothers who struck in Belgian capital in March Source: Oussama Atar, 32, is believed to have directed Paris and Brussels attacks from Syria Want more stories like this delivered to your inbox daily? Click here CNN  —  Investigators have identified the suspected coordinator…

Gina Miller: The woman behind the Brexit bombshell | CNN

Story highlights Woman behind court battle is philanthropist and banker Miller says decision was “right for our country” CNN  —  When David Cameron resigned as British Prime Minister in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, a woman stepped up to shape the country’s future. But, after a momentous court ruling…

D-Day Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here is a look at D-Day. Allied troops invaded Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, to fight Nazi Germany in World War II. The largest amphibious (land and water) invasion in history. The code name for the invasion was Operation Overlord. General Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded the operation,…

Do men shun household chores? Spain is launching an app to find out | CNN

CNN  —  Spain’s equality ministry says it will launch an app designed to monitor the sharing of chores between members of a household, as part of a drive to improve gender equality. Angela Rodríguez, second-in-command in Spain’s ministry of equality, announced the plans at a meeting of the United Nations’…