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Extreme temperatures freeze one of Europe’s great rivers

Weeks of extreme cold temperatures have frozen Poland’s Vistula river and its estuary with the Baltic Sea.

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Extreme temperatures freeze one of Europe’s great rivers

Weeks of extreme cold temperatures have frozen Poland’s Vistula river and its estuary with the Baltic Sea.

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Influencers in Dubai post videos with same message

"You live in Dubai, aren't you scared?" That's the message that is appearing on millions of social feeds from influencers based in Dubai. After Iran targeted Dubai with drones and missiles, dozens of influencers have responded with a show of faith in the royal family.

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Israel strikes Beirut amid Iran War escalation

CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Beirut as the Lebanese capital faces a wave of Israeli strikes, including near its international airport.

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Why arming Iranian Kurds might be a bad idea

The Trump administration is actively weighing military support for Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to challenge Iran. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh breaks down the risks.

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Iran’s women’s soccer team refuse to sing national anthem

Iran's women's soccer team stayed silent while their national anthem played before a match with South Korea. Iranian journalist Raha Pourbakhsh told CNN that the team had their phones tapped by the Islamic Republic. CNN's Christina Macfarlane reports.

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Iran-designed drones that are being used against itself

As the US and Israel's war with Iran enters its fifth day, CNN's Ivan Watson looks at how Iran's Shahed drone has been developed to create a similar US-made drone, known as the LUCAS.

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Who's the rapper trying to be Nepal's next leader?

Millions of Nepalis head to the polls Thursday in a vote that could upend the country’s political order. Leading the race is Balendra Shah, better known as Balen—a rapper-turned-politician who has become an unlikely national force. He’s drawing strong support from young voters who see the old system as broken and in need of change. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.

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North Korea unveils first-ever seen Kim Jong Un sculpture

A first-ever seen sculpture of Kim Jong Un and an exhibition dedicated to the North Korean leader illustrate how Kim’s personality cult is growing. CNN’s Will Ripley has more.

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