Russian authorities on Tuesday morning raided the apartments of several investigative journalists and their family members, a move that comes amid mounting pressure on Russia's independent media outlets. Police searched the apartments of Roman Badanin, chief editor of the Proekt investigative online outlet, and Maria Zholobova, one of its journalists.
Born in Qatar, Tala Abujbara didn't even know what rowing was until she got to university in the States, but this summer, she will be representing the gas-rich nation in Tokyo in the women's single sculls event. Being a lone rower in a country mostly known for its desert landscape, aiming for a spot at the Olympics under the Qatari flag meant adapting from rowing in a team of eight to being on her own on the water.
Tigrayan troops retook the capital of Mekelle this week prompting the Ethiopian government to declare an immediate cease-fire in the eight-month-long conflict. But U.S. lawmakers warned Tuesday the cease-fire may be only temporary and will likely not prevent a looming famine impacting millions in the region.
Football fans gathered at a Euro 2020 watch party in Berlin, Tuesday, reacted to Germany's defeat against England in the round-of-16.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says another victim has been found in the rubble of a collapsed Florida condo building. The new discovery brings the death toll to 12, with 149 people still unaccounted for. (June 29)
A heat wave that brought record breaking triple-digit temperatures to Seattle is easing, a welcomed relief to residents and tourists. (June 29)
President Joe Biden is touting the economic benefits of the proposed $973 billion infrastructure package while in Wisconsin, hoping to boost support for the bipartisan agreement that is held together by the promise of millions of new jobs. (June 29)
Chinese bubble tea chain Nayuki edges down on its Hong Kong market debut after raising more than US$650 million in an IPO that marks the culmination of a literal labour of love for the co-owners who created the firm on a blind date.
In the desert surrounding Dubai water can be hard to come by, but here, SOURCE Global is making drinking water from sunlight and air.
CNN's Chris Cuomo and former White House ethics czar Norm Eisen discuss former President Trump's potential future legal issues.
Locals were seen queuing to enter a swimming pool in New York City, Tuesday, as the heatwave hit the area. People also tried to escape from the scorching sun by staying close to fountains. Water hydrants were seen working, spraying water on parked vehicles and on streets.
Singaporean authorities say they have a "broad roadmap" for life to return to normal while learning to live with Covid-19. CNN's Manisha Tank reports.
