Sunday, 30 June 2019

Happy Canada Day! Here are 20 of the country's most beautiful places



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Japan resumes commercial whaling amid backlash

For the first time in more than 30 years, Japan is resuming commercial whaling, despite an international outcry. CNN's Ivan Watson reports.

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Tens of thousands protest in Sudan to demand civilian rule

At least seven people were killed as tens of thousands protested in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on Sunday, in the largest mass demonstration since the deadly crackdown on a pro-democracy sit-in earlier in June.

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China wants even more control over rare earths

China is preparing to tighten its grip on the supply of a group of minerals the global tech industry can't live without.

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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' trial set

Elizabeth Holmes, founder of failed blood-testing startup Theranos, will go to trial August 4, 2020, a federal judge ruled Friday in San Jose, California.

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She says the mayor abused her. Now she's fighting a lonely battle for justice



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Does Beijing need Hong Kong?



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Saturday, 29 June 2019

Europe's cities dangerously unprepared for heat wave

A scorching heat wave is forcing Europe to realize how dangerously unprepared its cities are for climate emergencies.

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Banksy designs stab-proof vest for Stormzy

Grime superstar Stormzy has won plaudits for a rip-roaring and history-making headline set at Glastonbury on Friday night, which saw him highlight Britain's knife crime crisis and racial inequality in its criminal justice system.

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The UK might be living through its own post-truth Trump moment

Much like America in 2016, reality doesn't carry much weight in the United Kingdom right now.

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Lost ancient palace appears in reservoir



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Friday, 28 June 2019

Canadian warship gets 'warm welcome' from fighter jets, Chinese media say



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France smashes all-time heat record as Europe swelters

• How your body reacts to a heatwave

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Boiling mud 'geyser' erupts in family home

A New Zealand family has been forced to abandon its home after a bubbling mud crater appeared in the garden.

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World's longest waterslide takes 4 mins

The downside to waterslides? The effort usually always exceeds the reward, at least where time's concerned.

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What critics dub a 'floating Chernobyl'



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A rock star was asked what God's voice sounds like. His answer is beautiful

Nick Cave's website and newsletter, The Red Hand Files, has become a cyber-sanctuary for the Australian rocker to commune with fans and answer questions about everything from Elvis to the nature of evil.

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After 20 years of negotiations, EU strikes trade deal with Mercosur

According to the EU statement, the deal will remove the majority of tariffs on EU exports to Mercosur, a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The Mercosur countries have agreed to open their markets to the European Union, saving them over $4.5 billion worth of duties per year. This makes it the largest trade agreement the European Union has ever concluded.

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A swarm of bees interrupts a Cricket World Cup match

From afar, it looked like players were taking a group nap in Durham, England, at the Cricket World Cup match between South Africa and Sri Lanka on Friday.

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Alleged mastermind in David Ortiz shooting is arrested in Dominican Republic

The alleged mastermind in the shooting of former baseball star David Ortiz was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Friday, police there said.

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A humpback whale was freed from shark net in a daring rescue

Rescuers freed a humpback whale that got tangled in a shark net off the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

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Gérard Sina has a diversified company ranging from fruit juices to flour, and even the famous Akabanga chili oil, which accounts for 70% of his business.

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Filmmaker Nick Broomfield talks about his latest film "Marianne and Leonard", his own romance with Cohen's muse and why his movies can make their subjects angry.

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The remains of Genoa's Morandi Bridge were blown up in a controlled explosion, nearly a year after the structure collapsed in a disaster that killed 43 people.

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The world isn't serious enough about combating emissions

Innovation has helped humankind tackle some of its biggest challenges. Compasses made sea voyages safer, electric lightbulbs pushed back the limits of darkness, and vaccinations and antibiotics saved lives.

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Thursday, 27 June 2019

Total Recall: The CNN news quiz

The first e-cigarette sales ban in the US, a potentially consequential G20 summit and a controversial shapewear line. What do you remember from the week that was?

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India is battling a brutal heatwave that has killed more than 130 people this summer. The heatwave is exacerbating an already alarming reality - with more than 600 million people facing an acute water shortage. CNN's Nikhil Kumar reports.

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Take a look at 27 photos of the week from June 21 through June 27.

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Apple's Jony Ive is leaving

Apple's chief design officer Jony Ive is leaving the company after nearly 30 years, the company announced Thursday.

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Big Tech has a lot to lose in the Trump-Xi talks

As President Donald Trump arrives in Japan for the G20 summit, America's Big Tech companies will be closely watching his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Nike pulls products in China after outrage

Nike has stopped selling some products in China after a fashion designer's support for protests in Hong Kong sparked a social media backlash.

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Inside Impossible's scramble to keep up with the fake meat frenzy

Something extraordinary is happening behind the scenes at Impossible Foods.

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Nokia: Huawei's problems are 'positive' for us

The US campaign against China's Huawei has been "net positive" for rival telecommunications equipment maker Nokia.

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Former US women's soccer star Michelle Akers speaks to Christiane Amanpour about her 1991 & 1999 World Cup wins, and the team's success today.

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This musician and composer just got an asteroid named after him

Musician, composer and record producer Brian Eno has a new namesake in a space rock.

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A mysterious fast radio burst was traced to a galaxy 3.6 billion light-years away

For the first time, a single burst of cosmic radio waves has been traced to its point of origin: in this case, a galaxy about 3.6 billion light-years from Earth.

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'Climate apartheid' to push 120 million into poverty by 2030, UN says

The world is facing a "climate apartheid" between the rich who can protect themselves and the poor who are left behind, the UN has warned.

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Thousands lined the street's in Tehran, Iran, to commemorate the return of fallen soldiers from the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s -- and to warn America about a new one. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.

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The Dalai Lama just said some (more) controversial things about women and migrants

He said Donald Trump lacked "moral principle." He said that Europe should be kept for Europeans. And he said for a woman to become the next Dalai Lama, she would have to be attractive.

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Jamaican-based liquor company, Appleton Rum, has been crafting sought after rums since 1749.

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America's first fragrance brand, Caswell-Massey, was a favorite of JFK and George Washington.

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It's so hot in Spain that manure self-ignited, sparking a 10,000-acre wildfire

Firefighters in Spain are battling a major wildfire that probably started after a heap of manure self-ignited amid the intense European heat wave.

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Ringo Starr Fast Facts

Read CNN's Fast Facts on Ringo Starr and learn more about the musician and member of the Beatles.

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These Ikea homes will only cost what the buyer can afford to pay

Ikea conquered the world with inexpensive furniture. Now it's turning its attention to affordable homes in Britain.

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Wednesday, 26 June 2019

Meet 'Megetables:' Literally vegetables made of meat

In response to the plant-based meat craze, Arby's has created the "Megetable," a vegetable made entirely of meat. Don't worry, the company doesn't plan to actually sell them in stores.

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Bitcoin surges past $13,000

Bitcoin could be headed for another meteoric rise, but it's clear the cryptocurrency hasn't shaken the curse of volatility.

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Why it's so hard to make a foldable smartphone

Smartphone makers need something to shake up the market, and many believe the foldable phone could be the next big thing.

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India is buying more US and Saudi oil

US sanctions have forced a leading purchaser of Iranian crude exports to buy more oil from Saudi Arabia and the United States.

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