She’s one of the WNBA’s biggest stars. This is Brittney Griner’s stellar career so far | CNN
CNN — Brittney Griner’s release from detention in Russia ends a nine-month ordeal and allows her the chance to restart...
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Why we think we’re in a recession when the data says otherwise | CNN Business
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First on CNN: Defense bill takes aim at Russia’s pot of gold | CNN Business
New York CNN Business — A must-pass defense bill now being negotiated in Congress includes new sanctions designed to trip...
When China and Saudi Arabia meet, nothing matters more than oil | CNN Business
Hong Kong CNN Business — Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Saudi Arabia this week for the first time in...
The West just scrambled the oil market. What happens next is up to Russia | CNN Business
London CNN Business — Most Russian crude oil exports to Europe are now banned, marking the boldest effort yet by...
Wealthy Russian businessman arrested in London on suspicion of multiple offenses, including money laundering | CNN
CNN — A wealthy Russian businessman has been arrested as part of a “major operation” on suspicion of multiple offenses,...
Europe agrees to cap the price of Russian oil at $60 a barrel | CNN Business
London CNN Business — The European Union has reached a consensus on the price at which to cap Russian oil...
Huge trade partner and ‘systemic rival.’ Europe has a China problem | CNN Business
London CNN Business — Europe is becoming increasingly reliant on China for trade, and many of its top companies are...
Lionel Messi has penalty saved but Argentina progresses to World Cup knockout stages with win | CNN
CNN — Lionel Messi had a penalty saved but Argentina booked its ticket to the knockout phase of the 2022...
Why the birthplace of Islam is hosting one of the world’s biggest raves | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look...
Belarus dissident Maria Kolesnikova in intensive care, opposition spokesman says | CNN
CNN — A prominent Belarusian opposition figure, who has been serving an 11-year prison sentence after leading mass street protests...
Speeding tanks, booming howitzers, shaking bones: This is how South Korea sells weapons | CNN
Changwon, South Korea CNN — With a blinding yellow flash and a concussion that shakes bones, K9 self-propelled howitzers launch...
Pope Francis calls Chechens and Buryats ‘the cruelest’ Russian troops fighting in Ukraine | CNN
CNN — Pope Francis has described two of Russia’s ethnic minority groups, the Chechens and Buryats, as some of the...
Superyacht linked to Russian billionaire mysteriously shows up in Hong Kong | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — A megayacht linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch has dropped anchor in Hong Kong, amid efforts...
Why is North Korea firing so many missiles — and should the West be worried? | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Tensions are running high in the Korean Peninsula, as the United States and its allies...
US, Japanese and South Korean warships perform missile defense exercise after North Korean tests | CNN
Seoul, South Korea CNN — United States, South Korean and Japanese warships performed a missile defense exercise in the Sea...
Team USA players ‘honor’ teammate Brittney Griner at FIBA Women’s World Cup | CNN
CNN — Team USA’s 87-72 opening game victory over Belgium at the Women’s Basketball World Cup was overshadowed by the...
Kyrgyz leader urges calm after deadly conflict with Tajikistan | CNN
Story by Reuters — Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov urged his country on Monday to have trust in its army and...
Putin calls for de-escalation as Kyrgyz-Tajik border conflict death toll nears 100 | CNN
Reuters — Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan said on Sunday nearly 100 people had died in their border conflict, as a fragile...
24 killed on Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan border in latest fighting to hit former Soviet Union | CNN
Kyrgyzstan reported “intense battles” with Central Asian neighbor Tajikistan on Friday and said 24 people had been killed in the...
