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Why are some Chinese people suddenly into Iran?

While the Chinese government tries to position itself as a potential peacemaker in the war in Iran, more people in China are becoming interested in learning about the country. That’s driving a wave of curiosity in Iranian art, history and literature, with some Chinese seeing parallels between the two nations as they both stem from ancient civilizations and now have frictions with the United States.

01:17 • Source: CNN
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Why are some Chinese people suddenly into Iran?

While the Chinese government tries to position itself as a potential peacemaker in the war in Iran, more people in China are becoming interested in learning about the country. That’s driving a wave of curiosity in Iranian art, history and literature, with some Chinese seeing parallels between the two nations as they both stem from ancient civilizations and now have frictions with the United States.

01:17 • Source: CNN
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Ceasefire sparks celebrations across Lebanon

People took to the streets with fireworks and celebratory gunfire across Lebanon as a 10-day truce took effect, aimed at putting a halt to the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

00:35 • Source: CNN
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In this hunt, humans are the 'prey'

What does it feel like to be chased by bloodhounds? CNN’s Christina Macfarlane gets a 15-minute head start before finding out in a “clean boot” hunt where humans replace foxes as the prey.

01:31 • Source: CNN
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel-Lebanon

CNN's Jeremy Diamond explains the contingencies behind the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement. President Trump announced the ceasefire on Truth Social Thursday.

01:41 • Source: CNN
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Cardinal responds to criticism of Pope Leo

Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich talks with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about Pope Leo’s comments after President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff for his stance on the war with Iran.

01:37 • Source: CNN
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Man caught with 2,000 live ants in his luggage

A Kenyan court sentenced a Chinese national to 12 months in jail and fined him 1 million shillings after authorities found thousands of live ants packed in capsules at Nairobi’s airport.

00:57 • Source: CNN
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Pope Leo warns of world ravaged by 'tyrants'

CNN's Christopher Lamb reports from Cameroon where Pope Leo XIV gave a speech warning that the world is being ravaged by “tyrants.” The strong comments come amid President Donald Trump's attack on Leo's stance on the war with Iran.

00:52 • Source: CNN