Russia’s war in Ukraine: Live updates

The Ukrainian military shared updates Thursday from multiple fronts in its defense against Russia’s invasion. The battle for Bakhmut: Russian forces are still working to encircle the eastern city of Bakhmut, “with further access to the administrative borders of Donetsk and Luhansk regions,” the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed…

Live updates: Hamburg, Germany, shooting at Jehovah Witness church

When police arrived at a Jehovah’s Witness church in Hamburg, Germany, in response to a shooting Thursday, they heard a gunshot on the top floor of the building, a police spokesperson said. The building is three stories high, he said. Hamburg police spokesperson Holger Vehren told CNN affiliate NTV reporter Bastian Vollmer…

Six dead in shooting at Hamburg Jehovah’s Witness center: local media | CNN

CNN  —  A deadly shooting erupted at a Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in in Hamburg on Thursday evening, leaving several dead, according to police. At least six people are dead and seven people injured, CNN affiliate RTL/NTV reported. The incident in the northern German city occurred around 9 p.m. local…

King Charles III Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Charles III, King of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms. Birth date: November 14, 1948 Birthplace: Buckingham Palace, London, England Birth name: Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor Father: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh Mother: Queen Elizabeth II Marriages: Camilla…

Mario Monti Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here is a look at the life of economist and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti. Birth date: March 19, 1943 Birth place: Varese, Italy Marriage: Elsa Monti Children: Giovanni and Federica Education: Bocconi University, Milan, degree in economics, 1965; Post graduate studies at Yale University Religion: Catholic…

What to know about hypersonic missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine | CNN

CNN  —  A Russian bomber fired three hypersonic missiles at the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Monday night, Ukrainian officials said, as part of a barrage that leveled a number of civilian targets including hotels and a shopping mall. It is not the first time Moscow has deployed…

Russia pummels Ukraine with ballistic missiles in overnight attack | CNN

CNN  —  Russia showered Kyiv, Lviv and other major cities across Ukraine with what officials said was an unprecedented array of missiles on Thursday morning, stepping up its assault on the entire country as a sluggish ground war drags on in the east. A total of 81 missiles were used…

This zoo is breeding hope for endangered species | CNN

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. CNN  —  A little…

Georgia withdraws ‘foreign influence’ bill that sparked protests | CNN

CNN  —  Georgia’s ruling party has announced it will withdrawal of a controversial “foreign influence” bill following two nights of widespread protests in Tbilisi over fears it would drive a wedge between the Caucasian nation and Europe. The announcement, carried by the country’s public broadcaster, was made hours after tens…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer he is “very grateful” for US President Joe Biden’s visit to Ukraine last month.  “It’s an important signal to the whole world that the US is supporting us. And I think that US believe that we will prevail,” Zelensky said. But on the question…

Georgia protests over foreign agents bill continue into second day | CNN

CNN  —  Tens of thousands of people gathered outside the Georgian parliament on Wednesday in the second day of protests in capital city Tbilisi over a draft “foreign agents” bill that critics fear could drive a wedge between the Caucasian nation and Europe. Protesters could be seen waving the flag…

Caught between the West and Russia, could Georgia be the next Ukraine? | CNN

CNN  —  Protests have erupted in Georgia this week after the country’s parliament passed the first reading of a draft law that would require some organizations receiving foreign funding to register as “foreign agents.” It has been compared to a draconian set of laws adopted in Russia and condemned by…

IN MAPS: How Italy’s property prices vary by region

If you’re in the market for an affordable Italian home, how far your budget will stretch depends on which part of the country you’re moving to and whether you plan to buy or rent. Here’s how regional prices compare. Source link

Russia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  The space race has expanded to new frontiers in recent years, moving into business, tourism … and now cinema. Russian film makers on Tuesday released a trailer for…

Cardboard film sets could make movies greener | CNN

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. CNN  —  Film and…

Ukrainian government denies involvement in Nord Stream pipelines sabotage | CNN

CNN  —  Ukraine has denied any involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines following a media report citing new intelligence that a “pro-Ukrainian group” may have been behind last year’s attack targeting Russia’s gas deliveries to Europe. The dismissal by a senior Ukrainian official on Tuesday came in…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to “find the murderers” involved in a video that he said showed the execution of a Ukrainian soldier by Russian troops, as officials in Kyiv roundly condemned the incident as a war crime. The video shows an unarmed troop allegedly in Russian captivity wearing Ukrainian combat fatigues and…

Protests erupt as Georgian parliament passes draft foreign agents bill | CNN

London CNN  —  Protests erupted in Tbilisi on Tuesday after Georgia’s parliament passed the first reading of a controversial draft law that would require some organizations receiving foreign funding to register as “foreign agents.” Rights groups have criticized the law as curtailing basic freedoms in the country. The court session…