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Man-made famine confirmed in Gaza, UN-backed initiative says

Parts of Gaza are officially experiencing a “man-made” famine, according to a report by a United Nations-backed initiative. Israeli authorities rejected the report, saying it “relies on partial, biased data and superficial information originating from Hamas.” Meanwhile testimony and images from aid groups and the UN show malnutrition has been present in Gaza for months.

02:10 - Source: CNN
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Man-made famine confirmed in Gaza, UN-backed initiative says

Parts of Gaza are officially experiencing a “man-made” famine, according to a report by a United Nations-backed initiative. Israeli authorities rejected the report, saying it “relies on partial, biased data and superficial information originating from Hamas.” Meanwhile testimony and images from aid groups and the UN show malnutrition has been present in Gaza for months.

02:10 - Source: CNN
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Israel approves plan to 'erase' Palestinian state

Israel has given final approval to expand a massive settlement project known as E1, that will effectively slice the occupied West Bank in half. It's been widely condemned by countries such as Britain, Canada and France, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law" and an end to the idea of a Palestinian state. Israeli settlements in the West Bank are considered illegal under international law. CNN’s Nic Robertson visits Palestinian communities who would be forcibly displaced by the plan and explains why it is so controversial.

02:17 - Source: CNN
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Three parallels from history ahead of possible Ukraine peace talks

After this week’s diplomatic dance between world leaders over the Russia-Ukraine war, the world has been eagerly waiting for the announcement of a face-to-face summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While the meeting has not been confirmed yet, the possibility of peace talks has revived memories of three key moments in 20th century diplomatic history. CNN’s Nathan Hodge explains.

01:45 - Source: CNN
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French Streamer dies during online extreme challenge

French streamer Jean Pormanove, real name Raphaël Graven, died during a nearly 12-day streaming challenge. Before this livestream, he regularly endured shocking scenes of alleged humiliation and abuse at the hands of fellow streamers, whose lawyers claim the incidents were scripted or consented to.

01:33 - Source: CNN
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Panic in Milan airport as man sets fire to check-in desk

A 28-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday after setting fire to a check in counter at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, causing significant damage and injuring at least one person, police say. The man was tackled by airport police, and is facing charges of aggravated damage to public property.

00:43 - Source: CNN
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Russia launches largest drone and missile attack in more than a month

According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in more than a month. The attack comes just days after US President Donald Trump met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, followed by a summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders.

00:34 - Source: CNN
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Israeli reservists are burning out

One reservist tells CNN's Oren Liebermann he won’t return after more than 300 days deployed in Gaza. A new study shows about 40% of reservists feel less motivated to serve, and Israel’s top general warns of burnout as the military prepares to call up 60,000 more troops for a prolonged Gaza City offensive.

01:53 - Source: CNN
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Fugitive father and kids living in wilderness

Fugitive Thomas Callam Phillips vanished into the remote forests of New Zealand’s North Island in 2021 with his three children—now 12-, 10-, and 9-years-old— sparking a four-year search that has gripped the country. Now, after years of silence, his family is making a heartfelt public appeal: they miss him and their grandchildren—and they’re urging him to come home.

01:26 - Source: CNN
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Chinese troops train for massive parade

Ahead of a massive military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Chinese government invited foreign media to a practice session on the outskirts of Beijing. CNN Beijing Bureau Chief Steven Jiang reports from heavily guarded barracks and discusses what the event means for the world's biggest standing army under leader Xi Jinping.

01:58 - Source: CNN
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Why an Irish rapper is facing terror charges

Hundreds of supporters turned out in central London to support an Irish rapper facing terror charges. Mo Chara, from the Irish language rap group Kneecap is accused by British authorities of displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah, a designated terror group in the UK. CNN's Niamh Kennedy reports.

02:02 - Source: CNN
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Mexican brothers arrested, one tased by federal agents

Two brothers from Mexico were arrested by federal agents on Friday in Norwalk, Connecticut. Video shows two officers aggressively tugging Leonel Chavez’s arm while he sits inside a car before saying he is under arrest. A second video filmed by a passerby shows Chavez's brother, Ricardo, running away from an agent before getting tased, prompting him to suddenly collapse on the ground. The DHS told CNN in a statement that ICE agents were operating in Norwalk last week, but they did not specify whether it was ICE officers who arrested the Chavez brothers.

01:58 - Source: CNN
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Activists fear China's 'Super Embassy' plans

China wants to build a new embassy in the heart of historic London that would be the biggest in Europe. Many locals and activists say it would be a threat to security and privacy, with the UK government set to make a decision on the proposal in the coming days. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz speaks to one political dissident from Hong Kong who fears for her safety if plans are allowed to go ahead.

01:39 - Source: CNN
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Fireball lights up skies in Japan

Cameras captured the moment a ball of light lit up the night sky over parts of Japan.

00:20 - Source: CNN
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This 95-year-old former prisoner of war wants to return to North Korea

Captured during the Korean War and imprisoned for decades for refusing to renounce his political beliefs, 95-year-old Ahn Hak-sop now has a single dying wish: to return to North Korea and be buried alongside his comrades. CNN's Mike Valerio reports from outside the Korean Peninsula’s Demilitarized Zone as Ahn tried to enter the North from the South.

01:40 - Source: CNN
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Hear from aid truck drivers waiting to enter Gaza

Thousands of aid trucks are parked near the Rafah border crossing in Egypt, waiting to enter Gaza. Many convoys have remained idle for weeks causing essential food aid to spoil as starvation grips the blockaded strip. CNN Senior News Reporter Mostafa Salem speaks with truck drivers waiting in Rafah to deliver aid to Palestinians.

01:31 - Source: CNN
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Meet the Japanese 'doctor' who fixes toys for the elderly

Fumiyoshi Sumi has repaired hundreds of toys for children. But these days, more and more elderly people are bringing in “patients" to his toy hospital.

01:10 - Source: CNN
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Zelensky prepares for White House meeting

In the wake of the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, European leaders joined Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky for a conference call ahead of the leader's meeting with the US president at the White House on Monday.

01:24 - Source: CNN
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Nationwide demonstrations across Israel demanding hostage deal

A planned nationwide strike in Israel on Sunday saw hundreds of thousands take part to call on the government to bring the remaining hostages in Gaza home. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports from Tel Aviv.

01:23 - Source: CNN
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Witkoff hopeful of trilateral meeting

US envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN's Jake Tapper he believes a trilateral meeting between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Vladimir Putin is possible.

00:39 - Source: CNN