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Ivana Kottasová

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Disconnected helplines, undiagnosed HIV cases and unfinished classrooms: Ukraine counts the costs of USAID suspension

Disconnected helplines, undiagnosed HIV cases and unfinished classrooms: Ukraine counts the costs of USAID suspension

Disconnected helplines, undiagnosed HIV cases and unfinished classrooms: Ukraine counts the costs of USAID suspension
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Ukrainians are fearful any Trump-brokered ceasefire will be full of concessions and false promises

Ukrainians are fearful any Trump-brokered ceasefire will be full of concessions and false promises

Europe|Political|US|World

As Trump pushes for ceasefire talks, Ukraine sees Kursk as a potential bargaining chip

As Trump pushes for ceasefire talks, Ukraine sees Kursk as a potential bargaining chip

As Trump pushes for ceasefire talks, Ukraine sees Kursk as a potential bargaining chip
MidEast|Political|World

Hamas to release three Israeli men Saturday in latest round of exchanges under ceasefire deal

Hamas to release three Israeli men Saturday in latest round of exchanges under ceasefire deal

MidEast|Political|US|World

Palestinians react to Trump saying US will 'take over' Gaza

President Trump said the US "will take over" Gaza, possibly using US troops and describing his vision for Gaza as a new “Riviera." CNN spoke to Palestinians in Gaza to hear their thoughts on Trump's plans.

Palestinians react to Trump saying US will 'take over' Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

Palestinians refuse to relive 1948 as Trump suggests leaving Gaza

Palestinians refuse to relive 1948 as Trump suggests leaving Gaza

Palestinians refuse to relive 1948 as Trump suggests leaving Gaza
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid

Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid

Ukraine’s mineral riches have long been eyed by its allies. Now they may be Trump’s price for military aid
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Founder of pro-Russian paramilitary group dies in explosion in Moscow

Founder of pro-Russian paramilitary group dies in explosion in Moscow

Founder of pro-Russian paramilitary group dies in explosion in Moscow
MidEast|Political|World

'No sign of life' as Palestinians return to northern Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been returning to the north of Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Many residents found nothing but rubble where their homes used to stand. Some have decided to head back south again because there is “no sign of life" in the north. CNN’s Paula Hancocks reports on the devastating reality facing Palestinians.

'No sign of life' as Palestinians return to northern Gaza
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

American and father of youngest hostages among those due for release from Gaza Saturday

American and father of youngest hostages among those due for release from Gaza Saturday

American and father of youngest hostages among those due for release from Gaza Saturday
MidEast|Political|World

‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction

‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction

‘We came back for nothing’: Returning home to northern Gaza, Palestinians find death and destruction
MidEast|Political|World

Palestinians finally returning to devastated northern Gaza after ceasefire dispute delay

Palestinians finally returning to devastated northern Gaza after ceasefire dispute delay

Palestinians finally returning to devastated northern Gaza after ceasefire dispute delay
MidEast|Political|World

Israel receives names of four female hostages Hamas is due to release Saturday

Israel receives names of four female hostages Hamas is due to release Saturday

Israel receives names of four female hostages Hamas is due to release Saturday
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank

As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank

As fighting in Gaza stops, Israel launches major military campaign in West Bank
News|Political|World

Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead

Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead

Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead
Europe|News|World

Russia captures part of a key hilltop town in Ukraine, opening door to further advances

Russia captures part of a key hilltop town in Ukraine, opening door to further advances

Russia captures part of a key hilltop town in Ukraine, opening door to further advances
Europe|News|World

Hungary’s PM Orban meets Russia’s Putin in a Moscow visit condemned by Ukraine and EU leaders

Hungary’s PM Orban meets Russia’s Putin in a Moscow visit condemned by Ukraine and EU leaders

Hungary’s PM Orban meets Russia’s Putin in a  Moscow visit condemned by Ukraine and EU leaders
Europe|News|World

Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labour takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule

Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labour takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule

Starmer pledges to ‘reset’ Britain as Labour takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

China and Belarus conduct joint military exercises right next to NATO and EU’s border

China and Belarus conduct joint military exercises right next to NATO and EU’s border

China and Belarus conduct joint military exercises right next to NATO and EU’s border
Europe|News|Opinion|Political|World

Why Europe looks at Trump’s VP pick with anxiety

Why Europe looks at Trump’s VP pick with anxiety

Why Europe looks at Trump’s VP pick with anxiety
Election|News|US

(UPDATED) RNC DAY 2: TRUMP TAPS VANCE FOR VP (12pET)

Former President Donald Trump has selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his runningmate. Ivan Rodriguez reports.

(UPDATED) RNC DAY 2: TRUMP TAPS VANCE FOR VP (12pET)
Europe|News|World

Putin’s summer residence gets new air defenses as Ukraine steps up drone attacks

Putin’s summer residence gets new air defenses as Ukraine steps up drone attacks

Putin’s summer residence gets new air defenses as Ukraine steps up drone attacks
Crime|Europe|News|Videos|World

Officer suspended after videos of police beating men at UK airport spark outcry

Officer suspended after videos of police beating men at UK airport spark outcry

Officer suspended after videos of police beating men at UK airport spark outcry
Crime|Europe|News|Videos

Police force self-reports to watchdog after 'truly shocking' incident caught on camera

A British policeman has been removed from frontline duty after multiple videos emerged on social media showing officers beating at least three people inside Manchester Airport in an incident the city’s force has labeled “truly shocking.” The viral videos, in which one officer could be seen stomping on a man’s head, are the latest to spark a public and political argument in Britain over whether violence used by police was proportionate or justified. Greater Manchester Police said the footage on social media showed a confrontation that began after three officers were injured in a “violent assault,” including one female officer who suffered a broken nose. CNN's Rosemary Church has more.

Police force self-reports to watchdog after 'truly shocking' incident caught on camera
Crime|Europe|News|Sports|World

French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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