EXCLUSIVE — The House GOP’s campaign committee is taking aim at congressional Democrats for voting against a measure to fund the federal government through Sept. 30 and avoid a government shutdown at the end of this week. The National Republican Congressional Committee is launching digital ads against 35 House Democrats who may face challenging or […]
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Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect, Europe retaliates
Steel coils are pictured in the yards of the steelmaker Ternium plant. Daniel Becerril | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect Wednesday, resulting in swift counter-measures from the European Union. The White House confirmed the duties — which will affect Canada, Australia, the EU and others […]
Couple who transformed an abandoned Japanese home into a guesthouse
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN — He’d spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening […]
Portugal facing fresh elections after PM loses confidence vote
The government of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has lost a vote of confidence, pitching the country into its third general election in barely three years. MPs voted against him by 142 to 88 with no abstentions, toppling his right-of-centre minority government. While Portugal’s President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, is not obliged to dissolve the […]
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts freeze on aid and intelligence
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — The U.S. and Ukraine said Kyiv would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, with Washington pledging to immediately lift a freeze on intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine. “Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, […]
How Israel uses starvation as a weapon in Gaza
Researches say Palestinians in Gaza have lost an average of 18kg due to extreme hunger caused by Israel’s war.
Democrat slams Boebert’s ‘racist’ comment about Green shaking ‘pimp cane’ at Trump
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., is pushing to censure Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., over a TV interview in which the Republican congresswoman criticized Rep. Al Green, D-Texas. Green notably heckled President Donald Trump multiple times during his first address of his second term to Congress last week until House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ordered the Sergeant […]
U.S., Ukrainian officials meet for first time since Oval Office spat
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military airplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 10, 2025. Saul Loeb | Afp | Getty Images U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, marking the first time the two parties have met since the spectacular […]
How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand
Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writers. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. The Conversation — Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. […]
Elon Musk’s Tesla facilities in the US face ‘Takedown’ protests
Regan Morris BBC News Reporting fromBurbank, California BBC Tesla facilities across the US are facing protests and vandalism in response to the political role Elon Musk, who owns the car manufacturer, has played in the Trump administration. Most “Tesla Takedown” protests have been peaceful, but a few have been destructive with fires intentionally set at […]