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Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
World
January 30, 2025
Elon Musk’s support of right-wing parties ‘is really disgusting,’ German Chancellor tells CNN
Berlin CNN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took an opportunity on the campaign trail Tuesday to criticize Elon Musk, telling…
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
World
January 28, 2025
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Sumy, Ukraine CNN — Detonating a grenade under the chin rather than being captured. Using a fellow soldier to lure…
Tech giants ramp up the battle against online hate speech in Europe. At home, some are pulling back
Technology
January 27, 2025
Tech giants ramp up the battle against online hate speech in Europe. At home, some are pulling back
New York CNN — Two of America’s Big Tech companies are opening the door to more “free expression,” even if…
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
World
January 26, 2025
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
CNN — Belarusians are voting in a closely managed presidential election that is all but certain to extend the rule…
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
World
January 26, 2025
Elon Musk speaks at Germany’s AfD campaign launch as thousands protest the far-right party
CNN — American tech billionaire Elon Musk made a surprise address at the campaign launch for Germany’s Alternative for Germany…
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
World
January 26, 2025
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
CNN — Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. Its figures are, if not…
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
World
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?
London CNN — “I would prefer to stay out of politics,” Elon Musk told his followers in 2021, on the platform…
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
World
January 22, 2025
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level…
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
World
January 22, 2025
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — His inauguration speech was loudest in its silence on Ukraine. But hours later, US President Donald…
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World
January 19, 2025
Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
CNN — World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president,…