‘Barbaric’: Brazil’s president reacts to protesters storming government buildings | CNN

‘Barbaric’: Brazil’s president reacts to protesters storming government buildings Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers and gained access to the country’s congressional building, the Supreme Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace, according to images shown in Brazilian media. CNN’s Rafael Romo has more. Source link

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine carried out a prisoner exchange Sunday with a total of 100 soldiers returning home, according to authorities from both countries.   As a result of the negotiation process, 50 Russian soldiers captured by Ukraine were returned to Russia, Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.  Andriy Yermak, head of the…

Live updates: Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s Congress

Jair Bolsonaro arrives for a press conference at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia on November 1, 2022. (Andressa Anholete/Getty Images) Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denounced the “depredations and invasions of public buildings” in Brasília, after his supporters stormed key government buildings Sunday. Police say they have since cleared the crowds from the country’s…

Damar Hamlin honored as NFL playoff picture takes shape

Josh Allen walks off the field after defeating the New England Patriots on Sunday. (Jeffrey T. Barnes/AP) When asked where the Nyheim Hines’ opening kickoff touchdown ranks in Josh Allen’s football memories, the Bills quarterback said: “I can’t remember a play that touched me like that, I don’t think, in…

Brazilian police arrest protesters inside government buildings

Supporters of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro, storm the the National Congress building in Brasília, Brazil on Sunday. (Eraldo Peres/AP) Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro breached security barriers set up by the Armed Forces on Sunday and gained access to the country’s congressional building, the Supreme Court and the…

Live updates: Damar Hamlin honored as NFL playoff picture takes shape

The NFL’s final slate of games this regular season kicked off Saturday with two AFC faceoffs. The games marked the league’s return to action for the first time since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s hospitalization, and featured tributes to the player on and off the field. The contests also had…

The United States celebrates winning inaugural United Cup | CNN

CNN  —  The United States celebrated winning the inaugural United Cup Sunday with a comprehensive victory over Italy in the final in Sydney, Australia. Taylor Fritz, the world No.9, secured victory, defeating big hitting Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (8-6) in a tense two-hour-plus match. When Berrettini sent a forehand…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Russian-declared ceasefire ended with no let-up in violence as Russia launched two missile strikes in the Kharkiv region late Saturday. The attack resulted in the death of one civilian, the head of the regional military administration Oleh Syniehubov confirmed in a Telegram post Sunday. The ceasefire was supposed to…

Former champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open | CNN

CNN  —  Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Australian Open, tournament organizers announced on Sunday, without elaborating on the reason. “Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open. We will miss her at #AO2023,” the Australian Open tweeted. Former world No. 1 Osaka was not listed to…

Germany detains Iranian national suspected of planning a terror attack | CNN

CNN  —  German police have detained an Iranian national on suspicion of planning a terror attack, authorities in the country said Sunday. Police in the western city of Munster said the 32-year-old man is believed to have procured unspecified amounts of the toxins cyanide and ricin in preparation for an…

Where are Chinese travelers heading now that borders have reopened?

Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — Xiongjie Dai, a freelance software engineer living in the Chinese city…

Mexico City subway train collision kills at least 1, injures dozens | CNN

Mexico City CNN  —  Two trains collided on Mexico City’s subway system Saturday, killing at least one person and injuring 57 others, the city’s mayor said. In a news conference, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said a train driver was in a serious condition following the incident at the La Raza and…

Opinion: How the Supreme Court can finally enter the 21st century | CNN

Editor’s Note: Raul A. Reyes is an attorney and a member of the USA Today board of contributors. Follow him on Twitter @RaulAReyes. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. CNN  —  Oral arguments resume at the Supreme Court next week, with student…