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Meet the world’s fastest skier

Simon Billy is the fastest man in the world on two skis. In 2023, he set the world record, hurtling down a slope at 158.7 mph. He speaks to CNN about his ambitions and hopes to bring the sport to the 2030 Winter Olympics.

01:49 • Source: CNN
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Meet the world’s fastest skier

Simon Billy is the fastest man in the world on two skis. In 2023, he set the world record, hurtling down a slope at 158.7 mph. He speaks to CNN about his ambitions and hopes to bring the sport to the 2030 Winter Olympics.

01:49 • Source: CNN
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Why Africa is crucial to the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV traveled to Douala, Cameroon, where more than 100,000 people attended a liturgy, the largest Mass so far during his 10-day trip to Africa. CNN's Christopher Lamb explains why Africa is crucial to the future of the Catholic Church.

00:48 • Source: CNN
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz open for remainder of ceasefire

Iran’s foreign minister says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for the rest of the ceasefire period. President Trump responded on Truth Social, acknowledging that the strait was open and saying, "THANK YOU!"

01:47 • Source: CNN
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How Iran uses psychological warfare against its enemies

Tehran, along with its proxies, has been using psychological warfare in the war with the US and Israel. Experts say the number of fake text messages, cyberattacks and phishing emails sent to people in the Gulf states and beyond have ramped up since the start of the war, in a bid to sow panic among Iran’s enemies. CNN's Mostafa Salem reports.

01:30 • Source: CNN
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Revelers gather for ‘world’s largest water fight’

Locals and tourists alike gathered to celebrate Songkran, Thailand's annual traditional New Year festival. The three-day event is often associated with water fights in crowded streets and music.

00:45 • Source: CNN
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Why South Koreans love this escaped wolf

A wolf that escaped a zoo in South Korea has captured the attention of the nation.

01:06 • Source: CNN
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Shakespeare’s home finally found in London

A professor in the UK found the exact location of William Shakespeare's home in London. CNN's James Frater explains how this discovery sheds new light on the legendary playwright's life.

01:04 • Source: CNN
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Chinese airlines are quietly canceling international flights

Several state-owned Chinese airlines have started canceling flights ahead of one of the country’s busiest travel seasons as global fuel prices surge. More than a dozen Chinese travelers have confirmed with CNN that their flights were canceled over the past few days.

01:28 • Source: CNN