Tuesday, 31 July 2018

US intelligence officials say it appears North Korea is falling back on its pledge to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Russia tries to identify 3 killed in Central African Republic

Diplomats are working to confirm the identities of three people believed to be Russian citizens who were killed this week in the Central African Republic, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told CNN Tuesday.

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Trump could raise tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods

The Trump administration plans to raise pending tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods to 25% from 10%, a source familiar with discussions confirmed to CNN.

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Chamber of Commerce attacks Trump's farmer bailout

President Donald Trump wants to give America's farmers $12 billion to shield them from losses in his global trade feuds. But if he bailed out every industry affected, it would cost more than triple that, a new report found.

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Trump economic adviser: Targeted tariffs work

President Donald Trump's economic adviser Larry Kudlow backed the president's pursuit of potential tariffs on China, despite criticizing tariffs before joining the Trump administration.

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Trump's top economic adviser doubles down on tariffs

Top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow expressed support Sunday for President Donald Trump's enthusiastic pursuit of tariffs on China, saying that so long as tariffs are "targeted," the actions are valid.

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Opinion: Trump is a real estate developer. He doesn't get the benefits the US gets from trade

Even Donald Trump understands he can't win his trade wars across all fronts, from China to Mexico to Canada. The White House is now set to restart trade negotiations with Europe and to work toward "zero tariffs" on various industrial goods. Still, the President's belief that "the US has been ripped off by other countries" is a line of reasoning that only comes naturally to a former real estate developer

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Ninety-seven passengers and four crew were on board an Aeromexico flight involved in an accident Tuesday, according to the country's Transportation Minister Gerardo Ruiz Esparza. There are no deaths from the accident, according to the governor of the state of Durango, José R. Aispuro.

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Apple shares soar on strong third-quarter results

Apple, the maker of the iPhone X, exceeded Wall Street's expectations with its latest earnings, partly due to selling pricier mobile phones.

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Mexican airline Aeromexico said it is aware of an accident in Durango, Mexico, according to the airline's Twitter feed.

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Tajikistan blames attack that killed 2 Americans on opposition group

The Tajikistan government Tuesday blamed an attack that killed four foreign cyclists, including two Americans, on a banned political opposition group.

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Amazon boss's parents' $250k investment makes billions

It's more than 20 years since Mike and Jackie Bezos took a gamble and poured a large part of their retirement fund into their son's idea: an online bookshop.

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Passenger plane crashes near airport in Mexico

A passenger plane has come down shortly after taking off from an airport in the northern Mexican state of Durango, say reports.

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Congolese mothers reveal abuse by aid workers

Sky News has traced two women in the Democratic Republic of Congo who have both been sexually exploited by different aid organisations and are left with babies who they're now struggling to bring up.

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Activists describe it as modern Britain's great shame: the rise in child poverty. In the world's fifth largest economy, it now affects four million children and many of those have one or more parent working. CNN's Phil Black visits a primary school in West London and talks to one young girl and her family about how hard it is to make ends meet.

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Chrissy Teigen posts 'mom bod' video on Twitter

Chrissy Teigen has been praised on social media after posting a video of her "mom bod" to promote body positivity.

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Iran can afford to play the long game with Trump

Three men walk into a room: a dictator, an autocrat, and an ayatollah. A fourth man asks them each for a meeting.

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Trump: I'll meet with Iran whenever they want

President Trump says he is willing to meet with Iranian leaders without any preconditions.

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Opinion: Trump's Iran offer is just more 'all about me' diplomacy

What should we make of President Trump's offer this week to meet with Iran's leaders without preconditions? Five hundred days into the chaotic Trump presidency, not much.

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Trump's willingness to meet with Iran is diplomatic over-confidence, Dem says

President Donald Trump's comment that he's willing to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani with no preconditions shows diplomatic over-confidence, a Democratic lawmaker on the House Armed Services Committee said Monday.

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Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi has been freed from an Israeli prison after serving an eight-month prison sentence for slapping a soldier, according to a spokesman for Israel's Prison Authority. Tamimi's mother, Nariman Tamimi, was also released. CNN's Ian Lee reports.

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Facebook 'uncovers plot to sway US midterm elections'

Facebook has uncovered attempts to influence upcoming US elections on its platforms, according to reports.

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Spain struggles with surge in migration

Hundreds of migrants are sleeping on the floor and in boats in harbours in Cadiz and Algeciras as Spain struggles to process the wave of new arrivals.

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Trendy trainers made from ocean plastics launched

A sustainable fashion brand has created a footwear range made from single-use plastics collected from the ocean floor.

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South Korean police are investigating possible fraud related to the Shinil Group's claims that they have found a sunken warship bearing a golden fortune.

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Egypt's most famous pyramid has a mystery power

The Great Pyramid of Giza can collect and concentrate electromagnetic energy in its chambers and at its base, scientists have discovered.

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Nigeria's women DJs are spinning against stereotypes and gaining legions of fans.

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Donald Trump: 'Collusion is not a crime'

Donald Trump has said "collusion is not a crime" ahead of the first trial in the Russia investigation.

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Girl, seven, gets sexist road signs changed

Road signs in New Zealand are to become gender neutral after a seven-year-old girl told transport authorities they were unfair.

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Spy shots detect 'new activity' at N Korea missile site

Spy satellites have picked up new activity at the North Korean site that made the country's first intercontinental missiles, according to a senior US official.

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Athlete suffers eye injury after 'racist' attack

The Italian government is under fire after a black athlete was injured in the latest of almost a dozen suspected racist attacks since the anti-migrant administration came to power.

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Poisoned hero dog Kaos leaves 'unbridgeable void'

The grieving owner of a heroic dog who helped rescue survivors of a devastating earthquake says his death has left "an unbridgeable void" after the animal was poisoned while in his back garden.

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Apple is within striking distance of the trillion-dollar mark



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Woman hit by harasser: It was humiliating

A woman who was attacked outside a Paris cafe after telling a man to stop sexually harassing her has said she felt "humiliated".

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'Impossible' to make Mars like Earth - NASA study

Dreams of transforming Mars into a habitable long-term human colony are scientifically impossible with current technology, according to a NASA-sponsored study.

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Starving mobs of kangaroos raiding city for food

The Australian city of Canberra has been overtaken by thousands of hungry kangaroos, who are raiding any patch of green grass they can find.

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Uber shuts down self-driving trucks division

The ride-hailing business Uber has shut its self-driving trucks division to focus solely on its research with autonomous cars.

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One of Iran's most iconic industries faces disaster



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New Zealand scraps sexist road sign after 7-year-old girl's plea

New Zealand's transport authority will scrap a sexist road sign after a seven-year-old girl complained that they indicated only men could work on roadside power lines.

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Terror charges dropped against ex-soldier

An ex-soldier accused of attending terror training camps run by militia fighting against IS has had charges against him dropped.

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First ever 'wholphin' hybrid spotted in wild

Scientists have spotted what they believe to be the first ever hybrid between a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin near Hawaii.

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A UK parliamentary report finds that sexual exploitation and abuse is "endemic" across the international aid sector, highlighting an established culture of complacency amongst leadership personnel. CNN's Erin McLaughlin reports.

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Monday, 30 July 2018

Report: Aid charities still ignoring sex abuse

Sexual predators are still working for international aid organisations where they can abuse children, young girls and women from vulnerable communities. 

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The Washington Post is reporting that US spy agencies are seeing signs that North Korea could be working on new missiles.

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You can win a $8.2 million mansion for $17, but you'll need to answer one question first

After nearly 30 years of living in the property, a couple in London came up with a creative approach to sell their home for only $17.

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Guardians of the Galaxy stars back sacked director

Stars of Guardians of the Galaxy have written an open letter expressing their support for director James Gunn, who was sacked over offensive tweets.

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Trump: I would meet Iran with no pre-conditions

US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to meet Iran's leader "with no pre-conditions".

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Van driver fired for deliberately soaking pedestrians

A van driver who drenched pedestrians by driving through large puddles has been sacked after a video of his antics appeared online.

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Russia dumped 84% of its American debt. What that means



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10,000 evacuated as California wildfires intensify

Around 10,000 more people have been told to leave their homes in northern California after two wildfires flared up in Mendocino and Lake counties.

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1200 loo rolls for sale: US embassy has auction clear out

A circular saw, 1,200 toilet rolls and a black, 2007 registered Volvo S80.

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Trump: I'll meet Iran with no pre-conditions

Donald Trump has said he is willing to meet Iran's leaders "with no pre-conditions".

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More Ryanair disruption looms as pilots vote to strike

Ryanair's passengers are facing more flight cancellations and disruption after the low-cost airline's German pilots voted to strike over a pay dispute.

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Wildfires in California have charred 100,000 acres, burning hundreds of homes and killing several people.

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Woman speaks out after being punched in face outside cafe

A French student has told of her ordeal after she was attacked by a man in a Paris street.

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British and Ecuadorian authorities have held discussions over the future of Julian Assange, the Ecuadorian president said on Friday, fueling speculation that the WikiLeaks founder may soon be stripped of the country's diplomatic protection in London.

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Fears of new cholera outbreak as Yemen struggles

Violence is escalating in Yemen, raising fears of a new cholera outbreak in the port city of Hodeidah.

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WWE fans mourn as three stars die on same day

Wrestling fans are mourning three of the sport's former stars who all died on the same day.

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All-women crew complete plastics science mission

An all-female crew has completed a North Pacific expedition to help find solutions for the devastating impact of single-use plastics on the world's oceans.

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European scorcher: British tourists warned

Holidaymakers heading to southwestern Europe are being warned to take extra care as record-breaking temperatures are predicted for later this week.

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A 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck the tourist island of Lombok, trapping hundreds of hikers on top of a volcano and killing more than a dozen.

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Hundreds of people are trapped on a volcano on the popular Indonesian tourist island of Lombok, after a devastating earthquake killed more than a dozen people.

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Mystery as penguins decimated on remote island

The world's largest king penguin colony has suffered a "mystery" decline from around 500,000 breeding pairs to 60,000, researchers say.

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Police officers fired for coin-flip arrest

Two Georgia police officers have been fired after flipping a virtual coin to determine if a speeding motorist should be arrested.

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The latest stories from CNN's Freedom Project.

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Floods kill 500 in India - as fishes swim in hospital

Heavy rain and floods have claimed at least 537 lives during the monsoon season in India.

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This company bet on Tencent in 2001. It paid off massively



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Families despair at latest report into missing MH370

Relatives of the 239 people on-board Malaysia Airlines flight 370 have expressed frustration that a new report into its disappearance has revealed “nothing new".

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Four million excluded from India's list of citizens

Almost four million people who live in the Indian border state of Assam have been excluded from a list of the country's citizens.

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China's internet czar charged with corruption

The man at the forefront of Chinese internet policy for years has been charged with accepting bribes while in office, state media have reported

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Zimbabweans vote in first election without Mugabe

Zimbabweans are voting for the country's next president - and for the first time in nearly 40 years Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot paper.

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Elon Musk's latest offering: $1,500 Tesla surfboards

Tesla, the electric car company headed by billionaire Elon Musk, briefly took to selling surfboards through its online store this weekend.

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Hunt: 'My wife is Japanese - my wife is Chinese'

Jeremy Hunt may have replaced Boris Johnson as the UK's top diplomat, but it seems the sight of a gaffe-prone British foreign secretary isn't about to disappear any time soon.

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She escaped domestic slavery, now she helps other survivors

Three years ago Francisca Awah was living in modern slavery as a domestic worker. Now she's received an award for helping others find freedom.

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Groom and 12 others killed in wedding day crash

A groom and 12 members of his family have died in a bus crash on his wedding day, the Vietnamese government has said.

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Zimbabweans are voting in what many hope will be something the country has never seen before: a free and fair election, without the interference of former leader Robert Mugabe.

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The Malaysian government has released a new report on flight MH370, the airline that disappeared in March of 2014. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

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Hundreds trapped on Lombok mountain after quake

More than 500 hikers are stranded on an Indonesian mountain popular with tourists after a powerful earthquake caused a landslide.

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Dramatic video shows people fleeing into the ocean to escape the wildfires in Greece.

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Sunday, 29 July 2018

California officials 'optimistic' despite wildfire death

A sixth person has died following devastating wildfires in northern California, which saw tens of thousands of people flee their homes.

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A theatre ensemble in Isango, South Africa, tells western stories through African art

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For the Isango Theatre Ensemble, African music drives the story.

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South Africa's vital township tales are now being told through opera.

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For Congolese singer Barbara Kanam, her passion for music has deep roots in her love for Africa and its people.

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Sabrin Janhani and Ramy Zoghlemi started out as YouTube Stars, and now they are touring the world with their very first album.

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Representing the island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean, musical band Mannyok Band hopes to get heard across the African continent.

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The eerie aftermath of California 'fire tornadoes'

There is an eeriness about the Lake Redding Estates.

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New York Times: Trump 'putting lives at risk'

The publisher of The New York Times says he warned Donald Trump his attacks on the media were "putting lives at risk".

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Start your Monday smart: What's happening this week

Blueprints for 3D guns become legal. President Trump rallies midterm voters. Soccer all-stars try to cure your World Cup hangover. Here's what the next six days will bring.

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Hamill 'bittersweet' on Star Wars without Fisher

Mark Hamill has written about the "bittersweet" feeling of facing his final Star Wars episode without the late Carrie Fisher.

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Cruise line faces backlash over shooting of polar bear

A German cruise line says one of its employees shot and killed a wild polar bear on Norway's Svalbard archipelago after the animal attacked one of its employees.

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Sporting history was made on the Champs Elysees as Geraint Thomas became the first Welshman to win cycling's Tour de France.

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Team Sky's Geraint Thomas wins Tour de France

Team Sky's Geraint Thomas has won the Tour de France, becoming the first Welshman - and third Briton - to triumph in the race.

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Zimbabwe: A modern history of a nation



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Zimbabwe election: Mugabe takes swipe at nemesis

It was a startling bit of news and it came via a 'direct message' on Twitter.

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Thomas Cook axes trips to SeaWorld and Loro Parque

Thomas Cook will stop selling trips to animal parks where killer whales are kept captive, such as SeaWorld and Loro Parque.

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LIVE: Geraint Thomas set to win Tour de France



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Bitter Mugabe refuses to back successor in poll

Zimbabwe's former leader Robert Mugabe has refused to back his successor just a day before the country's historic Monday vote.

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Memorial service for Greece fire victims

Hundreds of people have attended a memorial service in Greece for the dozens who perished in a wildfire that devastated the area.

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Palestinian teen who slapped Israeli soldier freed from prison

Palestinian teenager Ahed Tamimi has been freed from an Israeli prison after serving an eight-month prison sentence for slapping a soldier, according to a spokesman for Israel's Prison Authority. Tamimi's mother, Nariman Tamimi, was also released.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin shows off the country's naval prowess in the country's annual military parade.

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Palestinian teen who slapped Israeli soldier released

A teenager who came an icon of the Palestinian struggle after being jailed for slapping and kicking an Israeli soldier has been freed.

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Saturday, 28 July 2018

Earthquake on tourist island in Indonesia kills 10

At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake on a popular tourist island in Indonesia.

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Polar bear shot dead after attacking tour guide

A polar bear has been shot dead after it attacked a cruise ship employee on an Arctic archipelago.

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Black man accuses Spicer of racist bullying in school

A black man has confronted Sean Spicer at a book signing - accusing him of calling him the N-word when they were in school together.

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Great-grandmother and children die in US wildfire

The remains of an elderly woman and her two great-grandchildren have been found at home destroyed by a wildfire in California.

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An American woman who was separated from her family as a newborn baby in Chile 41 years ago meets her biological mother for the first time in her native country. CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

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Female skipper sails into the history books

A female skipper has sailed into the history books by becoming the first woman to win the Clipper Round The World yacht race.

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Julian Assange looks for deal to end 'diplomatic isolation'

Julian Assange walked into the Ecuadorian Embassy in London on June 19, 2012 to claim political asylum. He has been there ever since -- a total of 2,230 days -- rarely seeing daylight. But multiple sources say his situation is now untenable and he may soon leave, whether he wants to or not.

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Zimbabwe rallies one last time before historic election

Presidential hopefuls in Zimbabwe have held their final rallies before Monday's election, but questions have been raised about how the vote is being run.

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CNN's Salma Abdelaziz visits the family of a stabbed teen, Jermaine Goupall, who claims the murder was inspired by Drill music, a hyper-aggressive form of rap.

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Monster California blaze kills two firefighters

A monster wildfire is raging out of control in northern California after killing two firefighters.

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Taliban holds first direct talks with US

Taliban militants say they have held their first direct talks with a US official about future peace negotiations aimed at ending America's longest war.

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Friday, 27 July 2018

65 years on, how US can identify soldiers' remains

More than six decades after fighting in the Korean War ended, the remains of some of the US soldiers killed in the conflict are back on American soil.

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'United Sates': The latest Trump White House typo

The White House has posted a tweet praising economic growth in the "United Sates" - misspelling the name of the country it serves.

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A Colombian gang has put a bounty of 200 million pesos ($70,000) on Sombra's head, a 6-year-old drug-sniffing German shepherd.

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