Albany (United States) (AFP) – SOUNDBITE New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul addresses New Yorkers for the first time since Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation over sexual harassment allegations. In just under two weeks, Hochul will succeed Cuomo as the state’s 57th governor.
Hachinohe (Japan) (AFP) – A cargo ship has run aground and broken into two pieces off northern Japan, with the crew of the Panama-flagged vessel reportedly taken to safety. Aerial images show the separated stern of the Crimson Polaris tipped upwards and the other part of the stricken boat floating into the sea. A fuel leak from the ship has spread around 24 kilometres (15 miles) according to a coastguard spokesman and the extent of any environmental impact remains unclear.
China recently commenced the export of cocoa beans to Belgium, the third biggest importer of the commodity.
Nigeria is planning to launch its own crypto currency in October this year as a way of improving transactions and financial inclusion across the country, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
An Icelandic company is putting pressure on critical journalists. They reported on corruption and bribery allegations in fishing licences off the coast of Namibia.
Speaking to CNN Sport, Lionel Messi stressed that both his and his new club's ambitions are aligned: to win the Champions League. CNN also caught up with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who was understandably delighted with his new signing.
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is only 20 years old, but the Canadian has experienced a lot in his time — from being a refugee to winning the Champions League to being a TikTok star.
CNN's Donie O'Sullivan asked supporters of former President Donald Trump in South Dakota who are attending an event organized by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell why they refuse to get the Covid-19 vaccination.
Chinese insurers have been busy catching the tailwind of the country's push towards sustainable future, and expect to see more opportunities after the country pledged last year to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
The recent ruling by a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, stating that the Rivers State Government should collect Valued Added Tax and Personal Income Tax has raised some concerns over the possibility of other states towing the same part.
In less than a week, the Taliban has overrun a quarter of Afghanistan's provincial capitals in a huge swathe of territory across the north of the country. CNN's Kim Brunhuber speaks with Ashley Jackson, Co-Director at the Centre for the Study of Armed Groups at the Overseas Development Institute to understand what the militant group's gains mean.
Fred lost steam over Hispaniola, and was downgraded to a tropical depression. CNN Meteorologist Pedram Javaheri explains how it could restrengthen.
