Biden seizes on tougher border measures as he tries to fend off Trump attacks
(CNN) — President Joe Biden is embracing tougher border measures, including shutting down the US-Mexico border, marking a stark shift from his early days in office as he tries to fend off former President Donald Trump’s attacks on immigration policy ahead of the election. Hours after House Speaker Mike Johnson
Poland’s new leader is bent on restoring democracy – even if it means war with his populist rivals
(CNN) — When Donald Tusk first won power in Poland in 2007, the country’s media coined a tender moniker to describe his approach towards his political rivals: the “politics of love.” His second stint as the country’s prime minister is proving far less amorous. The returning veteran of Polish centrism,
What you should know about the moon area where Japan’s lander touched down
(CNN) — The journey of “Moon Sniper,” the robotic explorer that has made Japan only the fifth country to put a spacecraft safely on the lunar surface, hasn’t gone quite as expected. Though the mission — officially known as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM — reached its destination
Some senators speak out vs people’s initiative before one of PH’s largest religious groups
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 27) — Some senators spoke out against the recent campaign for charter change via people’s initiative (PI) at a prayer gathering of one of the country’s largest religious groups, the Jesus Is Lord (JIL) Church. Addressing the massive crowd at Camp Praise Valley in Norzagaray,
9 suspects in Marawi bombing killed in clash with soldiers
The bomb attack at Mindanao State University on December 3, 2023 killed four people and injured dozens of others.
“Sky Cable signing off on Feb. 26 \n”
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 27) — Sky Cable will have its final broadcast on cable television on Feb. 26 to begin its transition into a dedicated internet service provider. \”In anticipation of and pursuant to the closing conditions of the PLDT-SKY acquisition deal, SKY will now begin its transition
Australia marks national day that stokes patriotism and anger
Sydney (CNN) — “Australia Day is Dead!” Indigenous activist Gwenda Stanley chants into the loudspeaker, as a crowd of thousands breaks into applause. It’s Australia’s national day, but the crowd in central Sydney seethes in anger and cheers in solidarity with Indigenous Australians, many of whom view January 26 as
Vince McMahon, WWE founder, resigns amid sex trafficking allegations
(CNN) — Vince McMahon has resigned from his role as executive chairman of TKO, the parent company of WWE, following disturbing allegations of sexual assault, trafficking and physical abuse. The allegations came to light in a lawsuit filed by a former WWE staffer, Janel Grant, who worked at the headquarters
Australian Open final: China’s Zheng Qinwen bidding to emulate idol Li Na against relentless Aryna Sabalenka
(CNN) — China’s Zheng Qinwen will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of compatriot and idol Li Na, who was crowned Australian Open champion a decade ago, when she faces Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s final. Zheng, the No. 12 seed, has enjoyed a favorable run to the final in
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas begins legal case against swimming’s world governing body
(CNN) — Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has begun legal proceedings against World Aquatics, swimming’s governing body, after it voted to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite women’s aquatics competitions, according to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The swimmer is challenging certain parts of the World Aquatics’ gender inclusion
