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By Yumi Asada, Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historic turnaround for her party, which had been hemorrhaging voter support in recent years — until she stepped to the helm. Since she was elected more than four

By CNN’s Tim Lister and Kosta Gak (CNN) — Russia’s Investigative Committee has accused Ukrainian intelligence of being behind the assassination attempt on a Russian general in Moscow on Friday – and says the alleged perpetrator was arrested in Dubai after fleeing Moscow. One other suspect – described as an accomplice – was also detained,

By Hilary Whiteman, Angus Watson, CNN Sydney, Australia (CNN) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog received two very different receptions in Australia on Monday – a warm welcome by a government determined to show solidarity with its grieving Jewish community, and mass protests by activists who consider him a war criminal. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited

By Ayushi Shah, CNN Mumbai, India (CNN) — On any given morning in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, power-walkers circle the running track, fitness watches buzzing with every step. Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates. It’s a snapshot of India’s uneasy relationship

By Antonia Mortensen, Juan Pablo O’Connell, Aditi Sangal, CNN Milan, Italy (CNN) — Anti-Olympic protesters marched peacefully through Milan on Saturday afternoon, holding signs, marching arm-in-arm, singing and dancing. But when night fell, the demonstration turned violent as some protesters targeted police and their vans, and officials responded with tear gas and water cannons. This

By Zeena Saifi, Mohammed al Sawalhi, Abeer Salman, Oren Liebermann, Tal Shalev, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — The first week of the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt was marked by confusion, and logistical hurdles, according to Palestinians attempting to cross and multiple sources who spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity.

By CNN’s Tim Lister and Svitlana Vlasova (CNN) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the United States wants a peace settlement between Ukraine and Russia by early summer, despite repeated rounds of talks failing to reach a breakthrough over the issues of territory and security guarantees. “They say they want to get everything

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Norway’s royal family were battling scandals on multiple fronts this week, with charities moving to cut or review ties to the Crown Princess for her past contact with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while others question her suitability to the role of future queen. The first controversy is

By Susana Erazo, Krecyte Villarreal, CNN (CNN) — Rigo Mendoza tearfully recalls the last conversation he had with his son Kevin before his death in early January. The 15-year-old boy, who had been diagnosed with cancer in November, could only think about his father’s safety. “I don’t want anything to happen to you,” he kept

Story by Jessie Yeung, Yoonjung Seo, CNN. Graphics by Rosa de Acosta, CNN. Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats. This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines

CNN Story by Jessie Yeung, Yoonjung Seo, CNN. Graphics by Rosa de Acosta, CNN. Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Excited young couples roam a bustling convention center trying on baby carriers, testing strollers and learning the latest safety features of car seats. This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual

By Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — France and Canada opened consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk on Friday, in a show of support for their NATO ally Denmark amid renewed demands from US President Donald Trump to acquire the arctic territory. Jean-Noel Poirier said his appointment as France’s Consul General in Nuuk was meant not as