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UK pauses trade talks and EU reviews relationship with Israel, as pressure grows on Netanyahu to halt Gaza siege

By Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — International pressure is mounting on Israel amid its renewed military operation in the Gaza Strip, as both the United Kingdom and the European Union announced measures distancing themselves from the country on Tuesday. The UK paused trade negotiations with Israel and sanctioned West Bank settlers, as Britain’s top diplomat

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Pope Leo XIV Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. Personal Birth date: September 14, 1955 Birth place: Chicago, Illinois Birth name: Robert Francis Prevost Father: Louis Prevost, school superintendent Mother: Mildred Martínez Prevost, librarian Education: Villanova University, B.S. in mathematics, 1977;

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Colombian model’s murder, just days after Mexican influencer shot on live stream, sparks condemnation of femicide

By Jessie Yeung, Marlon Sorto and Michael Rios, CNN (CNN) — The murder of a 22-year-old model and influencer in Colombia has sent shock waves through the country and drawn parallels to the killing of a Mexican influencer last week, highlighting the high rates of femicide in Latin America. Maria Jose Estupinan, a university student

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Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

By Mitchell McCluskey and Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — Romania’s pro-European Union, centrist presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival in a shocking upset. With 100% of the votes counted, the centrist candidate won nearly 54% of the ballots cast, a clear win over hard-right candidate George Simion, who

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