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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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Teenager swims for hours to save family

A 13-year-boy swam for more than two miles in "rough conditions" to get help for his family who were stranded out at sea. Austin Appelbee told CNN affiliate 9News that he focused on happy things to keep him going.

02:10 • Source: CNN
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Norway’s crown princess under fire for Epstein emails amid son's rape trial

Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s crown princess, stood trial for rape at Oslo District Court. The trial follows the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files, which include scores of emails between Epstein and Crown Princess Mette-Marit. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.

00:34 • Source: CNN
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The African men lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Hundreds of African men have been enticed to fight for Russia in Ukraine with the promise of civilian jobs and high salaries but they tell CNN they are being deceived or sent to frontlines with little combat training. CNN's Larry Madowo reports.

01:07 • Source: CNN
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China rolls out 'authoritarian AI' surveillance

CNN's Will Ripley breaks down how robotic police, AI-powered monitoring and weapons systems are becoming increasingly advanced in China, while Beijing says the US is deploying AI-powered surveillance technology in the name of national security.

01:14 • Source: CNN
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Why is Israel upset over a logo?

The Palestinian technocratic government appointed to run Gaza, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) replaced its logo with one akin to the Palestinian Authority's (PA). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has opposed the PA having a role in the future of Gaza, causing this logo change to spark the ire of Israeli officials. CNN's Oren Liebermann breaks it down.

01:12 • Source: CNN
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Scientists spot rare Phantom Jellyfish

Scientists off the coast of Argentina found a rare giant phantom jelly 820 feet below the ocean’s surface. The phantom jelly can grow as long as a school bus and was first discovered in 1899.

00:33 • Source: CNN
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Why are these US allies coming to China?

As President Trump shakes up longstanding alliances with his volatile foreign policy, he’s also creating an opening for China. Several of the US' closest allies have visited China since late last year. CNN's Simone McCarthy breaks down how Beijing is looking at this diplomatic opportunity.

01:32 • Source: CNN