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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s ousted shah?

Nearly 50 years after Iran’s revolution, the son of the ousted Shah of Iran is drawing renewed attention as protests spread. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh explains the significance.

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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s ousted shah?

Nearly 50 years after Iran’s revolution, the son of the ousted Shah of Iran is drawing renewed attention as protests spread. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh explains the significance.

02:32 • Source: CNN
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Rome's multimillion-dollar cooling plaza is too hot to use

Rome spent millions redesigning a piazza near the Vatican with shade trees, misting stations and fountains to help people beat the heat. Just over a year later, many of the trees have died, the water features have stopped working and some benches are too hot to sit on. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau explains.

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Vance, Thune pay tribute to late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R) spoke about the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's life and legacy at a ceremony held in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday.

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Hurricane Genevieve churns in the eastern Pacific on July 27, 2026.
The year’s first Category 5 hurricane is here

Genevieve became the first Category 5 hurricane of the year on Monday, packing 160 mph winds as it churned in the eastern Pacific

00:53 • Source: CNN
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's casket carried into Capitol Rotunda

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s casket arrived at the US Capitol on Tuesday for a special ceremony at the Capitol Rotunda before funeral services later in the day at the National Cathedral.

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Driver caught in Wisconsin tornado

A powerful tornado toppled power lines and trees around a driver in the Appleton, Wisconsin, area. The EF2 tornado caused widespread damage in parts of the town and neighboring Menasha and Neenah, including to homes.

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How a wet winter may have fueled Europe’s devastating wildfires

An unusually wet winter fueled a surge in vegetation across parts of Europe. When the weather turned hot and dry, that lush growth became tinder for devastating wildfires. CNN's Laura Paddison explains.

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Several trapped in collapsed mall after Japan quake

A powerful earthquake and subsequent aftershocks struck Japan's southern Kyushu region on Tuesday. Authorities are still confirming the extent of damage and loss of life, though one hospital had reported more than 50 injuries, public broadcaster NHK said. CNN's Hanako Montgomery reports.

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Settler attacks are driving Palestinian Christians to leave the West Bank

For over 2000 years, Christians have called the Holy Land home. CNN's Clarissa Ward travels from Jerusalem to the occupied West Bank to explore how Israeli ultranationalist extremism is changing that reality.

03:08 • Source: CNN
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Plane forced to emergency land on beach

After an engine failure shortly after takeoff, a small airplane was forced to land on a beach in California. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported. According to the police, the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.

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Even honeybees are struggling with the heat waves

As temperature rises, honeybees are spending more energy cooling their hives instead of pollinating. Experts warn it could affect the food on our tables.

03:17 • Source: CNN