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By Sophie Tanno, CNN (CNN) — A man accused of leaving his girlfriend to freeze to death on Austria’s tallest mountain went on trial on Thursday in a case that could have major implications for mountain climbers and how liable they are for the safety of companions. The 36-year-old man, named in local media as

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — UK police are “assessing” information about private flights flown into and out of London’s Stansted Airport following the publication of millions of documents from the US Department of Justice related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an Essex Police spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.

By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV will not be joining US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the Vatican’s top diplomat said Tuesday, adding that the United Nations should be left to handle crisis situations. The board, which will be chaired indefinitely by Trump, was originally designed to oversee reconstruction of Gaza.

By CNN staff (CNN) — As the Year of the Horse galloped in, revelers ushered in the most prominent festival on the lunar calendar with some quirks – from kung fu robots to Harry Potter’s teenage nemesis – and some reflection. Here’s a round-up of CNN’s coverage: 1. Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store for

KING By CNN staff (CNN) — As the Year of the Horse galloped in, revelers ushered in the most prominent festival on the lunar calendar with some quirks – from kung fu robots to Harry Potter’s teenage nemesis – and some reflection. Here’s a round-up of CNN’s coverage: 1. Chinese zodiac predictions: What’s in store

CNN By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — Mandy Pruna remembers with a nostalgia-filled grin the influx of American travelers that came to Cuba after then-US President Barack Obama restored diplomatic relations with the island in 2015. Pruna and his bright red 1957 Chevrolet were in constant demand and he says countless visitors including

By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — Mandy Pruna remembers with a nostalgia-filled grin the influx of American travelers that came to Cuba after then-US President Barack Obama restored diplomatic relations with the island in 2015. Pruna and his bright red 1957 Chevrolet were in constant demand and he says countless visitors including celebrities

By CNN staff Peru’s president has been ousted after being censured by Congress, marking the country’s eighth change of leader in nearly a decade of political instability. Peru’s Congress on Tuesday approved a motion of censure against José Jerí by 75 votes to 24 in a move that came just four months after he took

By Billy Stockwell, CNN London (CNN) — Six companies linked to Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, are to be shut down after the latest release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein revealed the depth of her friendship with the late sex offender, documents show. Ferguson is listed as the sole director of the

By Djenane Villanueva, Rocío Muñoz-Ledo and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — American surfer Kurt Van Dyke was found dead in an apparent robbery at his apartment in Cahuita, a Caribbean coastal town in Costa Rica, on Saturday. He was 66. The incident was reported around 10:50 a.m. when authorities received a call about a man

By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Palmerston, the black and white feline who rose from the streets of London to the hallowed halls of Britain’s Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda, London’s foreign ministry said Monday. The former ‘Chief Mouser’ of the Foreign Office retired from Whitehall in 2020 but returned to the spotlight in

By Lex Harvey, Sandi Sidhu and Nechirvan Mando, CNN (CNN) — Australia will not repatriate its citizens with links to Islamic State members, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the national broadcaster the ABC Tuesday, with blunt advice to families stranded in Syria: “If you make your bed, you lie in it.” His comments followed reports

By Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is launching subs faster than the United States, threatening to negate a sea-power advantage that has long belonged to Washington, a new think tank report says. The buildup in the

By Helen Regan, CNN (CNN) — A billionaire former owner of English soccer giants Manchester City who dominated politics in his homeland now watches his dynasty fade from inside prison. Former policeman Thaksin Shinawatra reshaped Thailand’s politics. He served twice as the kingdom’s prime minister and commanded such a huge and loyal following that parties

By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Dana Eden, an Israeli producer best known for co-creating the Apple TV show “Tehran,” was found dead on Sunday in Athens, where the show’s fourth season was being filmed, Greek police said. Eden, 52, was found dead in a hotel room after a relative made several failed attempts to

CNN By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An Amazon delivery van had to be recovered after its driver followed a GPS route onto “extremely dangerous” mudflats. English coastguards received a call on Sunday morning about the incident the previous evening, according to a Facebook post by HM Coastguard Southend. They said the van had driven

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — An Amazon delivery van had to be recovered after its driver followed a GPS route onto “extremely dangerous” mudflats. English coastguards received a call on Sunday morning about the incident the previous evening, according to a Facebook post by HM Coastguard Southend. They said the van had driven onto

CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN Lunar New Year celebrations are in full swing as millions participate in festivities and honor traditions believed to bring good fortune. From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN outlines the essential do’s and don’ts to help set the tone for a successful year ahead. Here’s

By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — Former US President Barack Obama said he’s seen no evidence that aliens have made contact with Earth, clarifying his position on extraterrestrials after comments he made in a podcast went viral. Obama found himself in the spotlight over the weekend after he appeared to confirm the existence of aliens

By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN London (CNN) — Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have been swept into the maelstrom that has engulfed their parents, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, forcing them to grapple with renewed scrutiny swirling around the British monarchy. The sisters, now 37 and 35 respectively, are named hundreds of times in the latest tranche