Wagner in ‘full control’ of AZOM plant in Bakhmut, reports Russian state media | CNN
CNN — Russia’s private military group Wagner has taken “full control” of the AZOM metallurgical plant in the north of...
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A Ukrainian orphanage tried to hide its children when war began. Then the Russians came | CNN
Kherson, Ukraine CNN — A boom of artillery fire shook the ground as Olena opened the gate to the Kherson...
Opinion: Was toppling Saddam Hussein worth it? The answer isn’t straightforward | CNN
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A quake of unthinkable proportions is due in Istanbul. Residents ask if the city is prepared | CNN
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Germany cancels World Cup event after Russia, Belarus readmitted | CNN
Reuters — Germany’s fencing federation has canceled a women’s foil World Cup event after the sport’s global governing body (FIE)...
UK ramps up defense spending by $6 billion ahead of key AUKUS submarine announcement | CNN
CNN — The United Kingdom will ramp up defense spending by $6 billion to “fortify” against growing threats from Russia...
Opinion: China’s new role: relationship coach on the world stage | CNN
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US intel chiefs say China likely to press Taiwan and seek to undercut US | CNN Politics
CNN — US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told Congress Wednesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to...
Russia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space | CNN
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Putin ally Lukashenko and Chinese leader Xi Jinping vow to deepen defense ties | CNN
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko – a close ally of Vladimir Putin...
Grand test for Indian diplomacy as American, Chinese and Russian ministers meet in Delhi | CNN
New Delhi CNN — Foreign ministers from the world’s biggest economies have convened in New Delhi, setting the stage for...
Afraid to sleep indoors: Child survivors of deadly quake left traumatized | CNN
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‘No regrets.’ Ukraine’s foreign fighters vow to fight until the end in war with Russia | CNN
Vuhledar, Ukraine CNN — Under a blanket of stars, the only sound in the air is the deep hum of...
WADA appeals case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to Court of Arbitration for Sport | CNN
CNN — The protracted doping saga involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva entered another phase on Tuesday as the World...
Blinken says US has ‘no doubt’ China was conducting surveillance with balloon | CNN Politics
Washington CNN — Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made clear that the US has no doubt China was seeking...
Isolated Iran finds ally China reluctant to extend it a lifeline | CNN
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Former guard at British embassy in Berlin jailed for spying for Russia | CNN
London CNN — A former security guard at the British embassy in Berlin was sentenced to more than 13 years...
Ukrainian soldiers in Poland get a crash course in Leopard 2 tanks | CNN
Swietoszow, Poland CNN — Vadym Khodak beams and leans forward. He’s almost bouncing on his feet. “My soldiers like it...
Russia delays launch of rescue spacecraft after second coolant leak issue | CNN
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Europe is Ukraine’s ‘home,’ Zelensky tells EU lawmakers in emotional address | CNN
CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a heartfelt appeal to lawmakers in Brussels on Thursday to allow his country...
