The Philippines has become a pageant powerhouse, consistently ranking among the most successful countries at international competitions, and producing four Miss Universe winners overall. Throughout the year, people from all walks of life take part in pageants in cities, villages and schools across the nation. CNN visited Manila and met this year's Miss Universe Philippines, Ahtisa Manalo, to find out more about the country's national pastime.
The Philippines has become a pageant powerhouse, consistently ranking among the most successful countries at international competitions, and producing four Miss Universe winners overall. Throughout the year, people from all walks of life take part in pageants in cities, villages and schools across the nation. CNN visited Manila and met this year's Miss Universe Philippines, Ahtisa Manalo, to find out more about the country's national pastime.
A former child actor has filed a lawsuit accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting him at a Hollywood Hills networking event in 2007. The lawsuit adds to the mounting and continuous legal challenges for the incarcerated music mogul as he appeals his conviction on federal charges in New York. A representative for Combs denied the new allegations. CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.
Iran has vowed to retaliate after the US launched strikes against multiple targets in the country. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran.
CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.
Former GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins she thinks President Donald Trump and anyone fighting the release of the Epstein files are "traitors." CNN reached out to a senior White House staffer who indicated Greene's opinions were of no importance.
Several high-profile celebrities attended Game 4 of a seven-game NBA Finals, including Taylor Swift, who wore a blue-and-orange “Stevie Knicks” t-shirt. Actress Sydney Sweeney and her music executive boyfriend, Scooter Braun, also made an appearance.
CNN celebrated the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and media pioneer who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports.
CNN asks New York Knicks fans how much they paid for Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
Video circulated on social media captures gunfire on the streets of Afghanistan in the outskirts of Herat. According to Reuters, security officials dispersed crowds at a women’s rights protest. CNN’s Sophia Saifi reports.
The Trump administration has touted the recent Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations. CNN’s Kit Maher asked locals and tourists what they think about it.
The Trump administration is defending its decision to bar Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from entering the US, just days before the FIFA World Cup, over alleged links to a terrorist group. A FIFA spokesperson said in a statement that the World Cup organizer “is not involved in host country immigration processes.” Artan, who was named Africa’s top male referee in 2025, would have been the first Somali to referee at the tournament. CNN’s Larry Madowo reports.
Bill Gates testified before the House Oversight Committee, saying Jeffrey Epstein attempted to use knowledge of his extramarital affairs to pressure him. The billionaire denied knowing about Epstein’s crimes and called his association with the late convicted sex offender a “grave error in judgment.” CNN’s MJ Lee reports.
