Calama (Chile) (AFP) – Chile inaugurates Latin America's first-ever thermosolar energy plant, a vast complex dubbed Cerro Dominador in the Atacama desert that gives a boost to the country's quest for carbon-neutrality by 2050.
Taiwan has experienced one of its worst droughts in decades, with authorities limiting water supply as some reservoirs reported alarmingly low levels. The drought has threatened the island's valuable semiconductor industry, which could have global ramifications in the production of smartphones, cars and other electronic devices.
It was only when he boarded the plane that would fly him to Europe that Mratt Kyaw Thu finally felt safe for the first time since Myanmar's military coup on February 1. It had been an arduous few months for the 30-year-old journalist who quickly found himself on the military junta's wanted list for his reporting of its deadly crackdown on anti-coup protesters.
Cars line up outside a shopping mall in India's capital New Delhi where a drive-thru clinic has been set-up to administer Covid-19 vaccines. Demand is far outstripping supplies for jabs in India, with only 3.5 percent of the population fully vaccinated.
Nicaraguan authorities on Tuesday detained a third potential presidential candidate amidst a deepening crackdown by President Daniel Ortega, branded a "dictator" by the United States, ahead of elections later this year.
Facebook's recent decision to ban former president Donald Trump for two years sends a message to world leaders that Facebook is stepping up its role as sheriff on its service. Tina Trinh reports. Produced by Tina Trinh
President Joe Biden is heading to the United Kingdom and Europe on his first trip abroad, sending a signal that his administration values close trans-Atlantic relationships as it deals with challenges like emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and threats from China and Russia.
A Houston hospital is sued after demanding all staff be vaccinated, as debate grows over vaccination requirements for workers, customers, and travelers.
The mother of a boy found dead last month on a trail near Las Vegas has been arrested in Colorado, Las Vegas police said. CNN affiliate KVVU has more.
Sandra Garza, longtime partner of fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, reacts to a Senate report that reveals previously unknown details about the security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack.
Balenciaga put high heels on Crocs and the internet is walking all over the idea. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
The Biden administration said it's investigating how tax information from several of the world's richest people — including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett — was leaked to the public. CNN's Jake Tapper and ProPublica reporter Paul Kiel discuss.
