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CNN — Russia saw the effects of its war on Ukraine dramatically reverberate back onto its own territory on Wednesday, after a “massive” shelling attack injured four people in Belgorod and preliminary information indicated a drone crashed and sparked a fire at an oil refinery further south. Eight apartment buildings,…
CNN — A former staffer who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault has defected to Moscow and spoken to Russian state media in a news conference that lasted several hours. Tara Reade drew headlines during the 2020 presidential race, when she accused then-candidate Biden of sexually harassing and assaulting her…
Click on the picture above to reveal the artwork’s secrets. Story highlights Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum reopens after massive $489m, 10-year rebuilding program The ‘altarpiece’ of the cathedral-like Gallery of Honor is Rembrandt’s ‘The Night Watch’ Curator Pieter Roelofs says the painting is ‘the Dutch national treasure’ CNN — Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, one…
It’s a familiar routine for Ukrainians: Explosions ring out in the city, then videos emerge of drones overhead. Air defenses spring into action, and the authorities put out preliminary statements confirming a strike. But this time, the shattered glass and concrete is in the Russian capital, not Kyiv. Russia’s war…
Friends and family of the British royals talk to “New Day” co-host Kate Bolduan in a one-hour special “Will and Kate Plus One,” airing Thursday, July 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CNN. Story highlights Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, is expected to give birth any day now Scientists say…
Story highlights At least 30 people were detained in the raids, a Turkish news agency reported Relatives of those detained say the raids came early Tuesday morning At least 6 killed, thousands wounded in recent demonstrations Istanbul CNN — Turkish counter-terror police launched pre-dawn raids against scores of targets across…
Story highlights William and Catherine lookalikes prompt a flutter of excitement outside hospital The media debate Catherine’s likely due date as the wait for the royal baby continues The queen doesn’t mind if the baby’s a boy or a girl — she just wants it to arrive soon Poll suggests…
Story highlights Integration Minister Cecile Kyenge is a Congolese-born Italian citizen Sen. Roberto Calderoli is a member of the anti-immigration Northern League Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta deplores the rhetoric CNN — The United States isn’t the only Western country dealing with racial tension. Racism is alive and well in…
CNN — Dozens of NATO peacekeepers were injured after they were attacked by ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo, during protests over the installation of ethnically Albanian mayors. Violence broke out after Serbian demonstrators tried to block the newly elected mayors from taking office in the northern town of Zvecan on…
CNN — It’s a familiar routine for Ukrainians: Explosions ring out in the city, then videos emerge of drones overhead. Air defenses spring into action, and the authorities put out preliminary statements confirming a strike. But this time, the shattered glass and concrete is in the Russian capital, not Kyiv.…
CNN — Two Italian secret service agents and a retired member of Israel’s security forces were among the four victims from Sunday’s fatal boat accident on Lake Maggiore, northern Italy. The Italian victims were named as Tiziana Barnobi, 53, and Claudio Alonzi, 62, a delegate of Italy’s secret service confirmed,…
CNN — A beluga whale widely speculated to be an alleged Russian “spy” has entered Swedish waters, according to OneWhale, an organization set up to protect the animal’s health and welfare. The whale, nicknamed Hvaldimir, garnered international fame in 2019 after being spotted wearing a specially made harness with mounts…
CNN — Russia is blaming Ukraine for launching a drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday which reportedly left two people injured and several buildings damaged, a rare incident in the Russian capital after months of war. While incidents in Moscow are uncommon, residents in Kyiv have faced 17 airstrikes this…
Chernihiv, Ukraine CNN — The loud engine announces the approach of the Soviet-era armored BTR vehicle long before it appears – racing through a grassy plain on the outskirts of Chernihiv in northern Ukraine. Suddenly it stops, its door opens and Ukrainian soldiers rush out, storming the trench below. “Today…
Russia maintained its relentless overnight bombardment of Kyiv early Tuesday. Follow here for live news updates. Source link
CNN — At least 34 soldiers of NATO’s peacekeeping mission in Kosovo were injured during clashes with protesters in the northern part of the country Monday, according to the Italian defense ministry. Tensions have risen in the past week after ethnically Albanian mayors took office in northern Kosovo, a majority…
CNN — Russia hit Kyiv with an array of missile fire on Monday in a surprise daytime attack, hours after an overnight barrage of the Ukrainian capital and across the country. Explosions were heard in central Kyiv late in the morning on Monday, sparking sirens and sending residents rushing for…
CNN — The bodies of four people have been recovered from Lake Maggiore in northern Italy after a tourist boat capsized on Sunday evening, Italy’s fire service has said. Search and rescue operations have now concluded after the last body was recovered at 8 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET),…
